Medical devices emit around 7.4 million tonnes of CO₂ a year in France, according to the Shift Project report published in June 2025. This is the healthcare system’s second-largest emissions source after medicines (9.1 MtCO₂e). Raw materials account for 52% of the footprint, production 21%, transport 12%, and packaging only 3%.
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