Danaher Corp
Danaher's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Danaher 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, Danaher 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 |
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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.  a | 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 Danaher's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Danaher amounted to 311,980 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 Danaher increased by 4.01%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Danaher's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Danaher's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Danaher were 109,046 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Danaher reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Danaher's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Danaher's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.45%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Danaher's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Danaher reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 97,234 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 202,934 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Danaher reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Danaher's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Danaher 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Danaher's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Danaher 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Danaher use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Danaher reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Danaher's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Danaher’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Danaher reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 109,046 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 23,875 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Danaher's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Danaher's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Danaher reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.35 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Danaher rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Danaher ranked 16 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Danaher is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a