Intuitive Surgical Inc
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 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and 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.
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Insights into Intuitive Surgical's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Intuitive Surgical amounted to 33,487 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 Intuitive Surgical increased by 16.67%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Intuitive Surgical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Intuitive Surgical's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Intuitive Surgical were 8,105 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Intuitive Surgical reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Intuitive Surgical's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 9.39%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Intuitive Surgical's Scope 1 emissions increased by 13.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Intuitive Surgical's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Intuitive Surgical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,382 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Intuitive Surgical reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Intuitive Surgical's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 36.62%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Intuitive Surgical's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 17.7% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Intuitive Surgical use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Intuitive Surgical reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Intuitive Surgical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
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
- 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
Insights into Intuitive Surgical’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Intuitive Surgical reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,105 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,352 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.97 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Intuitive Surgical's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Intuitive Surgical's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Intuitive Surgical reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.14, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Intuitive Surgical rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Intuitive Surgical ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Intuitive Surgical among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Intuitive Surgical's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Intuitive Surgical reported a total carbon footprint of 592,272 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.47% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Intuitive Surgical's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.35% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.29%.a