Boston Scientific Corp
Boston Scientific's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Boston Scientific completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Boston Scientific has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Boston Scientific's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Boston Scientific amounted to 200,428 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Boston Scientific increased by 8.73%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Boston Scientific's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Boston Scientific's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Boston Scientific were 87,567 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Boston Scientific reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Boston Scientific's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 180.15%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Boston Scientific's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Boston Scientific's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Boston Scientific reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,854 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 112,861 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Boston Scientific reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Boston Scientific's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 11.06% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Boston Scientific use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Boston Scientific reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Boston Scientific's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Boston Scientific’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Boston Scientific reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 87,567 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,747 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Boston Scientific's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Boston Scientific's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Boston Scientific reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.49 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Boston Scientific rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Boston Scientific ranked 12 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Boston Scientific is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a