Smith & Nephew

Smith & Nephew

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+0.87 -55
Industry: Medical Technology and Equipment
Listing country: United Kingdom
Year added: 2018

Smith & Nephew, incorporated in 1937, has its global headquarters in Watford, United Kingdom. The company operates primarily in three business segments: Orthopaedics, which provides joint replacement systems for knees, hips, and other implants necessary for trauma and extremities surgeries; Sports Medicine & ENT, specializing in advanced instruments, technologies, and implants for minimally invasive surgeries in the sports medicine field, as well as procedures related to ear, nose, and throat; and Advanced Wound Management, focusing on developing products that address the treatment needs of acute and chronic wounds, such as ulcers and post-operative dressings. The company is also known for its leading brands in the health care market, including ACTICOAT, ALLEVYN, REGENETEN, PICO, and VERSAJET. Smith & Nephew's reach extends to over 100 countries globally, with a strong presence in the United States, while also serving key markets across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. (Powered by AI)

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Smith & Nephew

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1.  Corporate taxes acc...

Mubarak L. October 17th, 2023
16 ratings
Smith & Nephew

Every year, around 4 trillion m3 of freshwater is consumed worldwide1. Only 3% of the total available water on Earth is freshwater, and only 0.5% is available for human consumption2. Industries use around 20% of the total water consumption3;p7. Pr...

User profile picture Dolapo J. August 23rd, 2023
14 ratings
Smith & Nephew

In 2022, around 3.43Bn people were employed globally, which represents 43% of the global population1. Job creation is vital for society and healthy economic growth2. It fuels economic growth as it leads to the payment of taxes, which allows greate...

Deborah D. August 11th, 2023
18 ratings
Smith & Nephew

When heavy metals are sent to the environment through landfills and waste dumps, they leach into the soil and water1,2. Knee and hip implants are made from a combination of several heavy metals including; titanium alloys, stainless steel, alumina,...

User profile picture Gift O. August 8th, 2023
16 ratings
Smith & Nephew

Minorities' under-representation leaves them at an economic disadvantage, promotes discriminatory practices, and restricts workforce participation1. Fostering the inclusion of minorities helps them economically support their families, increase the...

User profile picture Joyleen C. July 13th, 2023
16 ratings
Smith & Nephew

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, an organization needs 40-60% of either gender1;p12. An upper ratio of women in the workplace forecasts more job satisfaction, meaningful work, dedication, and fewer burnouts2Conversely, women's underreprese...

Renu R. December 2nd, 2023
20 ratings
Smith & Nephew

Research & development (R&D) investments are critical for developing medical supplies that save people's lives1. Total knee replacement (TKR) is a highly successful surgery, but over time problems can necessitate revision knee replacement, which i...

User profile picture Abdulmajeed V. March 20th, 2023
26 ratings
Smith & Nephew

In 2021 global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 Bn tonnes (t) of CO2e1;p11. To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, annual GHG reductions of 7.6% are required2. The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is causing t...

Ajay A. February 7th, 2023
32 ratings
Smith & Nephew

Over 2 billion tonnes (t) of municipal solid waste are generated annually, at least 33% of which is not safely managed1. Globally, around 37% of the waste is landfilled, and 19% is recycled or composted1. Improper waste management pollutes water, ...

User profile picture Dolapo J. January 4th, 2023
38 ratings
Smith & Nephew

Medical devices are needed for secure and excellent prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of illnesses1. The technology significantly fosters innovation in healthcare2. Tools and technologies are also known for supporting human reso...

User profile picture Ramee B. November 22nd, 2022
42 ratings

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