Smith & Nephew PLC
Smith & Nephew's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Smith & Nephew 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).
Smith & Nephew has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Insights into Smith & Nephew's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Smith & Nephew amounted to 71,895 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Smith & Nephew decreased by 4.03%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Smith & Nephew's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Smith & Nephew's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Smith & Nephew were 12,794 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Smith & Nephew reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Smith & Nephew's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 28.51%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Smith & Nephew's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 19.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Smith & Nephew's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Smith & Nephew reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,868 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 59,101 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Smith & Nephew reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Smith & Nephew's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 12.94%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Smith & Nephew's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Smith & Nephew 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Smith & Nephew use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Smith & Nephew reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Smith & Nephew's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Smith & Nephew's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Smith & Nephew reported 667,620 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Smith & Nephew includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 12 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Smith & Nephew's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Smith & Nephew's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Smith & Nephew reported total Scope 3 emissions of 667,620 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 96.94% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.06% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Smith & Nephew's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 47.68%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Smith & Nephew disclose?
In 2024, Smith & Nephew reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Smith & Nephew's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Smith & Nephew's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 490,310 tCOâ‚‚e (73.44%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 77,896 tCOâ‚‚e (11.67%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 23,240 tCOâ‚‚e (3.48%)
Smith & Nephew's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Smith & Nephew's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Smith & Nephew reported a total carbon footprint of 739,515 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 45.26% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Smith & Nephew's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.99%.