Sub-theme: Medical devices and equipment
Siemens Healthineers is a global medical technology company which was spun out of Siemens AG in 2017. Through four business segments, it specialises in the provision of diagnostic imaging, diagnostics, radiation oncology equipment and equipment for minimally invasive surgeries (MIS). All four segments help contribute towards either an improved quality of life and/or the life expectancy of patients.
Impact Score: 27%
Siemens Healthineers is a global medical technology company which was spun out of Siemens AG in 2017. Through four business segments, it specialises in the provision of diagnostic imaging, diagnostics, radiation oncology equipment and equipment for minimally invasive surgeries (MIS). All four segments help contribute towards either an improved quality of life and/or the life expectancy of patients.
Fundamental Quality: 74%
Siemens Healthineers is a global medical technology company which was spun out of Siemens AG in 2017. Through four business segments, it specialises in the provision of diagnostic imaging, diagnostics, radiation oncology equipment and equipment for minimally invasive surgeries (MIS). All four segments help contribute towards either an improved quality of life and/or the life expectancy of patients.
- Generation of plastics waste from single-use products and packaging
- Product pricing restricts access for poor communities
- Negative health effects with some products (eg X-rays)
- Significant power consumption for some products (eg proton therapy)