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Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, a leading player in the in vitro diagnostics industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1939, the company has established itself as a pioneer in blood testing and transfusion diagnostics, serving healthcare providers across the globe. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics focuses on delivering innovative solutions that enhance laboratory efficiency and patient care. The company’s core offerings include advanced blood screening, clinical chemistry, and immunoassay systems, distinguished by their accuracy and reliability. Notable achievements include the development of the first FDA-approved blood screening test for HIV. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics continues to solidify its market position as a trusted partner in the healthcare sector, driving advancements in diagnostic technology.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ortho Clinical Diagnostics's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

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

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics's score of 26 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ortho Clinical Diagnostics's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 45,291,000 kg CO2e, comprising 17,320,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 27,971,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, Ortho plans to achieve a 30% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions from 2022 levels by 2030 and a similar 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by the same year. These initiatives reflect Ortho's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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20202021
Scope 1
19,409,000
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Scope 2
26,398,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics'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 Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics 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
Reduction Actions

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