- Climate change
- Supply chain disruptions
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Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 190.1K Metric Tons CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 10.6K Metric Tons CO2e; Scope 2: 72.4K Metric Tons CO2e (market-based). 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
190.1K Metric Tons CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
Almost 60% of renewable energy for 2023 Scope 2 (market-based) GHG emissions
of total energy
📊 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). | 10.6K Metric Tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 72.4K Metric Tons CO2e (market-based) |
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 | 190.1K Metric Tons CO2e |
| 2022 | 117.1K Metric Tons CO2e (Scope 1 and 2 combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced 2023 Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) carbon emissions by more than 7% from 2022 levels
- Surpassed 2030 commitment by already reducing 56% of Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) carbon emissions
- Expanded Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) initiative to 18 internally certified sites (60% of in-scope global network)
- Diverted 73% of waste from landfill in 2023
- Recycled 61% of waste in 2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2030 from a 2017 baseline
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 15% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline
🔭 Long-term
- Net-Zero GHG emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
People & CultureOperational ExcellenceInnovation & Diversification