- Increasing CO2e emissions from energy consumption (Scope 1 and 2), mainly due to higher production volumes in Malaysian glove factories.
- Increased water consumption due to increased production in Malaysian factories.
- Increased relative waste discharge (5%)
- Lack of diversity and equality, particularly at senior leadership levels.
- Risks related to bribery and corruption in the supply chain.
Mölnlycke Health Care AB
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Mölnlycke Health Care AB disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 120.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 3: 22.1K 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
120.0K tCO2e/year
2019
Water Usage
2.1M m3/year
2019
Waste
13.4K tons/year
2019
Energy Use
1.1K TJ/year
2019
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 22.1K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 120.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed 2,600 photovoltaic panels on the roof of manufacturing facility in Kuala Ketil, Malaysia, generating approximately 23,400 MWh of clean energy.
- Introduced a new, smaller packing box for procedure trays, reducing transport needs and packaging waste.
- 100% of silver waste is now recycled from the Wiscasset, Maine factory.
- Reduced air freight, resulting in an 11% reduction of CO2e emissions compared to 2018.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2e emissions from product-related transportation by 2% in relation to the produced weight of finished goods.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 40% women in senior leadership by 2023.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Product qualityMinimising environmental impactAnti-bribery and anti-corruptionSustainable supply chains and supply chain resilienceHealth and safetyPeople diversity and equalityGood health and well-being for allDecent work and economic growth