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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | N/A | N/A | 7,045b | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | N/A | N/A | 21,338b | |
Total Scope 3 | 558,785a | 604,574a | 573,807a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | N/A | N/A | 1.1322b |
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No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for Intuitive Surgical in 2024.
NaNIn 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
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
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
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.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Intuitive Surgical's Scope 3 emissions were:a
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
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
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