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Owens And Minor

Owens & Minor, Inc., a leading name in the healthcare supply chain management industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1882, the company has established itself as a vital partner for healthcare providers, offering a comprehensive range of products and services, including medical and surgical supplies, logistics, and inventory management solutions. With a strong operational presence across North America and Europe, Owens & Minor is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s unique approach to supply chain optimisation and its focus on enhancing patient care have positioned it as a trusted resource in the healthcare sector. Notable achievements include strategic partnerships and a robust distribution network, solidifying its market position as a key player in the industry.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

Owens And Minor's score of 32 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Owens And Minor's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Owens & Minor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,204,374,700 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 155,255,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 169,203,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 2,204,374,700 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (1,781,030,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (101,675,000 kg CO2e). Owens & Minor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. This commitment was established in 2022 and includes the completion of an inventory of Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the company's proactive approach to addressing its overall carbon footprint.

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2020202120222024
Scope 1
10,455,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
81,655,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Owens And Minor's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Owens And Minor is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Owens And Minor is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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