Smith & Nephew scores 53/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified October 2026.
That places Smith & Nephew joint 77th of 809 companies scored, and 1st of 15 in Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals.
Smith & Nephew reports genuine 63% absolute emissions cuts (Scope 1+2) and 59% Scope 3 reductions since 2021, backed by third-party verification. Energy transition is real but hampered by reliance on unbundled renewable energy certificates. Nature impact, water stewardship, and SBTi validation remain underdeveloped.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Emissions Trajectory (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Water Impact (3/10, 4/10).
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“In 2024, the total market-based Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions footprint was 24,662 tonnes of CO2e.”
“Data independently assured by ERM CVS; more details and the full assurance report are available in the 2024 Sustainability Report on pages 46–47.”
“Smith+Nephew received an A rating in the assessment, which evaluates corporate supply chain engagement practices on climate issues.”
“We are developing our Scope 3 emissions reduction roadmap in preparation for submitting this to the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) for validation.”
“we are mindful of the importance of biodiversity, particularly in some of the countries in which we operate including Costa Rica and Malaysia.”
“environmental violation $12,500 1 — Smith & Nephew Inc. — EPA — 2025”
“Smith & Nephew Inc., agreed to pay a $16.8 million fine to settle parallel criminal charges announced by the U.S. Department of Justice.”
“The 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F was filed with the SEC earlier today.”
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Smith & Nephew is the highest-scoring healthcare / pharmaceuticals company we've rated.
Among the 15 major healthcare / pharmaceuticals brands we've scored, Smith & Nephew sits 1st of 15.
Smith & Nephew's score has moved from 51 to 53 across 2 recorded reviews — up 2 points.
Aggregator-citation sweep: broker citations replaced with the primary disclosures they mirror, re-scored through the guarded pipeline under pinned code 9196601.
Initial public score 51 (publish-draft)
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Smith & Nephew is a London-headquartered medical technology manufacturer founded in 1856, employing 11,000 people globally. It designs, manufactures and distributes surgical products, wound care, orthopaedic reconstruction, trauma devices, and advanced wound bioactives across 90+ countries. Mid-cap healthcare equipment supplier with diversified geographic footprint.
Direct competitor — global healthcare, medical devices, consumer health, pharmaceuticals.
View breakdown →Peer by sector — UK-headquartered pharmaceutical manufacturer, listed FTSE 100.
View breakdown →Cross-sector peer — diagnostics and pharma; comparable supply chain carbon intensity.
View breakdown →Sectoral comparator — UK pharma/biotech; similar regulatory, TCFD, and ESG disclosure environment.
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