About Siemens Healthineers
Siemens Healthineers is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, striving to make advancements available to everyone, everywhere. The company is dedicated to enhancing healthcare access for underserved communities and tackling major diseases through its expertise in imaging, diagnostics, cancer care, and minimally invasive therapies, all supported by digital technology and artificial intelligence.
Why They Are a 2024 Climate Leader
As a leading med-tech company, Siemens Healthineers drives healthcare innovation – while at the same time minimizing environmental impact and addressing global healthcare challenges. The Diagnostics business area of Siemens Healthineers views its business strategy and sustainability initiatives as endeavors that can help safeguard the planet’s future. Siemens Healthineers has received multiple awards for sustainability, including the Green Innovation Award in 2023 and the 2023 German Sustainability Award. The company consistently receives high rankings on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For example, it has been acknowledged for its commitment to decarbonization across global operations, along with its innovative sustainable product design across Diagnostics and other business lines.
As a part of its carbon reduction strategy, at Walpole MA, Siemens Healthineers has completed several impressive energy efficiency efforts in its facilities, including LED lighting upgrades, retro-commissioning efforts, compressed air projects, and high-efficiency chiller replacements. In 2021, the compressed air upgrades and retro-commissioning efforts yielded over $500,000 in annual kWh savings. Most recently, the Siemens Healthineers facility in Walpole replaced two old chillers with new, high-efficiency models, yielding substantial energy savings. Siemens Healthineers is a sustainability leader in the medical technology industry and incorporates this into every facet of operations – driving to a lower carbon footprint and healthier environment for all.
