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GE HealthCare showcases commitment to sustainable innovation at RSNA 2024
Determined to reach net zero emissions by 2050, GE HealthCare’s portfolio features environmentally conscious product design, energy efficiency, and
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nDetermined to reach net zero emissions by 2050, GE HealthCare’s portfolio features environmentally conscious product design, energy efficiency, and technology circularity while continuing to drive advancements in patient care\n\n\n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nAs part of a companywide commitment to advance innovation that improves the health of patients and the planet, GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) is highlighting several solutions with increased focus on sustainability at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2024 Annual Meeting, which is held Dec. 1-4 in Chicago, IL.\n\n\n“With a deep appreciation for the importance of sustainability, at GE HealthCare, we are managing our environmental footprint by integrating sustainability into our business while also decreasing operational costs through energy efficiency and waste reduction,\" said Roland Rott, president and CEO of Imaging, GE HealthCare. “More than one billion patients worldwide are touched by one of our products or care solutions annually – a responsibility we take very seriously as the actions we take now will impact our planet and global population for decades and centuries to come.”\n\n\nSince becoming an independent company, GE HealthCare has continued to strengthen its legacy of improving the quality of life of people around the world. In 2023, the company reduced its overall greenhouse gas emissions by 13% as part of a strategy validated by the Science Based Targets initiative that seeks to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Additionally, that same year, the company also recovered 7,375 imaging, ultrasound, and surgery machines, leading to more than 15 million pounds of reused and recycled material.\n\n\nCirculatory and environmentally conscious design\nThrough initiatives like the Circularity and Environmentally Conscious Design program, GE HealthCare works to extend the lifespan of products to serve customers and patients for as long as possible. For example, in many cases, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner magnets can be kept in place during equipment upgrades, eliminating the need for a new magnet and reducing the environmental impact associated with manufacturing and transportation. When some systems have reached the end of their lifecycle, dedicated teams may be available to manage the recycling and refurbishing to help keep waste...