- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical factors and climate change.
- High environmental impact of healthcare's reliance on single-use products.
- Risks of human rights violations and corruption in some supply chains.
Asker Healthcare Group AB
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Asker Healthcare Group AB disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 682.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 2.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 990 tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 682.4K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
682.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2022
Renewable Energy
86%
of total energy
Water Usage
6.6K m3/year
2022
Waste
1.6K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
23.2K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 990 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 682.4K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Launched Embra product range, with the Proceed medical examination glove having 27% lower CO2 emissions than comparable products.
- Reduced Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 3% compared to 2021.
- Replaced stretch film in Norway with recyclable stretch film.
- 85% of electricity used in the Group generated using renewable sources.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 40% in Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030.
- Reduce emissions from purchased products in relation to gross income by more than 50% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- More than 50% of own brand sales to be Embra products by 2030.
- All Group companies involved in local joint projects to reduce waste by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Healthy livesClimate conscious healthcareFair value chain and safe work environments