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Medtronic PLC
Medtronic's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Medtronic 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).
Medtronic has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 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 |
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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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 Medtronic's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofMedtronic amounted to373,000metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Medtronicincreased by 3.9%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Medtronic's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Medtronic's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Medtronic were 174,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Medtronic reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Medtronic's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 176.63%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2024), Medtronic's Scope 1 emissions increased by 16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Medtronic's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Medtronic reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 79,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 199,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Medtronic reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year(2024), Medtronic's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Medtronic's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Medtronic use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Medtronic reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Medtronic's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Medtronic's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Medtronic reported 5,265,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Medtronic includes a breakdown across 15of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Medtronic's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Medtronic's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Medtronic reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,265,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 91.89%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.11%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Medtronic's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Medtronic's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Medtronic disclose?
In 2025, Medtronic reported emissions for 15 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 Medtronic's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Medtronic's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,651,000 tCOâ‚‚e(69.33%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 461,000 tCOâ‚‚e(8.75%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 302,000 tCOâ‚‚e(5.73%)
Medtronic's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Medtronic’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Medtronic reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 174,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 33,537 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.19 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Medtronic's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Medtronic's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Medtronic reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.19 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.66, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Medtronic rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Medtronic ranked 17 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Medtronic is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Medtronic's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Medtronic reported a total carbon footprint of 5,638,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.7% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Medtronic's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.38% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.53%.a