Intuitive
Intuitive Surgical, commonly referred to as Intuitive, is a pioneering company in the field of robotic-assisted surgery, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1995, Intuitive has established itself as a leader in the medical technology industry, particularly known for its da Vinci Surgical System, which revolutionises minimally invasive surgery. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Intuitive focuses on enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes through innovative robotic solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of advanced surgical instruments and software that set new standards in the operating room. Recognised for its commitment to improving surgical techniques, Intuitive continues to shape the future of healthcare, making it a key player in the global medical device market.
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Intuitive's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 592,273,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 8,105,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion (3,281,000 kg CO2e) and mobile combustion (2,921,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, resulting from purchased electricity, accounted for approximately 25,382,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, totalling about 558,786,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (265,430,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (68,319,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 633,276,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 7,137,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 21,565,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 604,574,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Despite these figures, Intuitive has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The company does not currently participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or have documented reduction targets. Emissions data is sourced directly from Intuitive Surgical, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation. Overall, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. continues to monitor its carbon footprint while navigating the complexities of emissions across all three scopes.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,410,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 18,578,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 479,087,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Intuitive 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.
