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Intuitive Surgical Inc

Common Name
Intuitive Surgical
Country
United States
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Instruments & Supplies
Employees
17,021
Ticker
ISRG
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care, specializing in robotic-assisted surgical systems. The company develops and provides advanced da Vinci surgical platf...

Intuitive Surgical's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Intuitive Surgical completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Intuitive Surgical has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
N/AN/A
7,045b
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/AN/A
21,338b
Total Scope 3
558,785a
604,574a
573,807a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
N/AN/A
1.1322b
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Verified Sources Behind Intuitive Surgical’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Intuitive Surgical's ESG Report 2024
b. Intuitive Surgical's ESG Report 2023
c. Intuitive Surgical's ESG Report 2022

Insights into Intuitive Surgical's Operational Emissions

No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for Intuitive Surgical in 2024.

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Insights into Intuitive Surgical's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Intuitive Surgical reported 558,785 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Intuitive Surgical includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Intuitive Surgical's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Intuitive Surgical's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Intuitive Surgical reported total Scope 3 emissions of 558,785 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 94.28% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.72% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Intuitive Surgical reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Intuitive Surgical's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 16.64%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Intuitive Surgical's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Intuitive Surgical's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Intuitive Surgical disclose?

In 2024, Intuitive Surgical reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Intuitive Surgical's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Intuitive Surgical's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 265,430 tCO₂e (47.5%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 141,185 tCO₂e (25.27%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 68,319 tCO₂e (12.23%)

Intuitive Surgical's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(47.5%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(12.2%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(25.3%)

Insights into Intuitive Surgical’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2022, Intuitive Surgical reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,045 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,222 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.13 tCO₂e per millions USD.b

Intuitive Surgical's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00020,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)ColoplastYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,514 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,038Scope 1 Intensity: 4.34 tCO2e/$MSartorius Stedim BiotechYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,026 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,489Scope 1 Intensity: 4.59 tCO2e/$MStraumann HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,406 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,289Scope 1 Intensity: 2.86 tCO2e/$MVertex PharmaceuticalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,976 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,020Scope 1 Intensity: 0.81 tCO2e/$MEssilorluxotticaYear: 2024Scope 1: 116,092 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,584Scope 1 Intensity: 4.21 tCO2e/$MTerumoYear: 2023Scope 1: 64,123 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,158Scope 1 Intensity: 10.41 tCO2e/$MAlconYear: 2024Scope 1: 74,202 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,655Scope 1 Intensity: 9.69 tCO2e/$MHoyaYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,234Scope 1 Intensity: 3.25 tCO2e/$MAzentaYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 573Scope 1 Intensity: 7.23 tCO2e/$MDENTSPLY SIRONAYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,705 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,793Scope 1 Intensity: 1.24 tCO2e/$MWarby ParkerYear: 2023Scope 1: 961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 670Scope 1 Intensity: 1.43 tCO2e/$MEnvista HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,511Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MMerit Medical SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,875 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,357Scope 1 Intensity: 2.12 tCO2e/$MTeleflexYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,256 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,047Scope 1 Intensity: 5.33 tCO2e/$MRepligenYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,236 tCO2eRevenue: $M 632Scope 1 Intensity: 3.54 tCO2e/$MAptargroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 24,805 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,583Scope 1 Intensity: 6.92 tCO2e/$MAlign TechnologyYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,515 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,035Scope 1 Intensity: 0.87 tCO2e/$MCooper CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 58,155 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,895Scope 1 Intensity: 14.93 tCO2e/$MHologicYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,050 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,030Scope 1 Intensity: 1.75 tCO2e/$MWest Pharmaceutical ServicesYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,327 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,893Scope 1 Intensity: 10.83 tCO2e/$MBecton Dickinson and CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 176,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,178Scope 1 Intensity: 8.75 tCO2e/$MAvantorYear: 2025Scope 1: 36,893 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,552Scope 1 Intensity: 5.63 tCO2e/$MSolventumYear: 2024Scope 1: 146,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,254Scope 1 Intensity: 17.69 tCO2e/$MBaxter InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 324,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,636Scope 1 Intensity: 30.46 tCO2e/$MResmedYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,957 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,146Scope 1 Intensity: 0.77 tCO2e/$MIntuitive SurgicalYear: 2022Scope 1: 7,045 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,222Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$M

How does Intuitive Surgical's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2022, Intuitive Surgical reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.34, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.b

Where does Intuitive Surgical rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2022, Intuitive Surgical ranked 4 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).b

This places Intuitive Surgical among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.b

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