Build a more sustainable, healthier future

We are working to decarbonize across the value chain to create a healthier environment and a more resilient future.

GHG emissions goals and progress

42%

Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction goal by 2030*

25%

Scope 3 emissions reduction goal by 2030**

2050

Year we will achieve net zero

23%

Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction in 2024 from 2022

Programs

Our road to net zero

We take the view that every ton counts and, to achieve our Scope 1 & 2 goal, we have focused our operational strategy around these pillars.

Facility reductions

Deploy energy efficiency measures and reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions. Efficiency projects implemented in prior years to replace and optimize equipment resulted in reductions achieved in 2023.

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Fleet efficiency

We have a global fleet of over 12,000 vehicles, of which the largest proportion are for installation and servicing of hospital equipment. We continue to optimize our vehicle use and extend our transition to electric vehicles.

Renewable energy

Our emissions reduction strategy includes transitioning to renewable energy sources and increasing our purchase of renewable energy. In 2024, we increased our use of renewable energy to 24% through a mix of onsite generation, purchase of green retail energy, and Renewable Energy Certificates, where appropriate.

Scope 3 approach

We are focused on four categories to drive our Scope 3 emissions reductions.

Use of sold products: Improving the energy efficiency of our equipment, transitioning to anesthetic gases with lower global warming potential, and educating customers about the optimal use of the equipment.

Upstream transportation: Using lower-carbon transportation modes when practical, such as replacing short-haul flights with road transport, transitioning air freight to ocean, and looking for opportunities to load-share and source materials more locally.

Purchased goods and services: Collaborating with 70% of our largest suppliers by spend through the EcoVadis platform to reduce GHG emissions across our supply chain.

Business travel: Examining alternatives to short-haul business class flights, assessing more direct options to long-haul routes, and improving education and awareness.

“GE HealthCare is reducing emissions through smarter operations—streamlining processes, improving energy efficiency, and embedding sustainability into our processes to drive continuous improvement and long-term impact.”

Tricia Clark

EHS - Executive Director, GE HealthCare

Tricia Clark

Biodiversity

We strive to protect and restore biodiversity in communities in which we operate.

Resource conservation

We aim to conserve natural resources through more efficient use and reduced dependence.

Pollution

Pollution prevention and management are integrated into our EHS and Sustainability Policy, EHS Management System, and EHS Framework.

Learn more about our progress in our Sustainability Report.

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*versus 2022 baseline
**includes emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, business travel and use of sold products versus 2022 baseline.

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Build a more sustainable, healthier future

Scope 3 approach

Biodiversity

Resource conservation

Pollution

News and insights

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