- Extreme weather patterns impacting operations and supply chain
- New/stronger air quality and emissions standards potentially challenging the supply chain
- Increased raw materials costs due to climate-related factors
- Changing investor and customer behavior regarding climate risk
- Competitive risk from new market entrants with stronger climate initiatives
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 491.6K tCO2e/year (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 7.0K tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 2: 21.3K tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 3: 463.3K tCO2e/year (2022). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
491.6K tCO2e/year (2022)
2023
Waste
808 lbs/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
21.3K MWh/year (2022)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 7.0K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.3K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 463.3K tCO2e/year (2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 491.6K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2022 | See 2023 ESG annual report, page 28 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced air shipping, resulting in a carbon savings of over 2,000 metric tons of CO2e by increasing ocean transport from 38% to 51%
- Recycled over 800 lbs. of proprietary waste in 2023, achieving a 100% recycling rate and a carbon reduction of 1,644 MT CO2e
- Diverted 96% of waste from landfills during construction of Peachtree Corners West building
- Reduced plastic weight in packaging by approximately 58% for Xi Stapling Reloads and Xi High Flow Seal, and approximately 21% for Xi eDrape, per SKU
- Transition to eIFUs diverted approximately 102,000 lbs. of paper waste from landfills, saving over $2.9 million in costs in 2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon footprint through renewable energy, efficient transportation, and reduced packaging
📅 Medium-term
- Implement multiyear plans for product design and sourcing initiatives to address climate risks and sustainability
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve decarbonization target in alignment with industry standards
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Maturing clinical evidence for meaningful outcomesUnderstanding the complete carbon impact: reduction and avoidanceDriving responsible growth