- Supply chain disruptions due to the war in Ukraine and inflation.
- Most of the carbon footprint occurs in the value chain, outside of Karo's direct control.
- Limited resources for supplier sustainability audits.
- Complexity of reducing packaging footprint due to a broad product portfolio.
- Limited supply and higher prices of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics.
Karo Healthcare AB
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Karo Healthcare AB disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 162.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 304 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 96 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 162.0K 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
162.4K tCO2e/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). | 304 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 96 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 162.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Purchased traceable renewable energy certificates (GOs) to match electricity consumption from all direct operations.
- Offset scope 1 and 2 emissions (342 tonnes CO2e) by investing in a Gold Standard certified project in Kenya.
- Removed plastic used as secondary packaging (apart from shrink wrap) for all brands, except those acquired in 2022.
- Reworked packaging for Mabs compression socks, introducing a board-based carton to replace plastic packaging.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase share of brands and products advancing health and wellbeing by meeting more than one criteria by 2025.
- Increase annual reach of consumer educational information by 15%.
- 100% FSC-certified or recycled paper and board by 2025.
- All direct suppliers to sign the Supplier Code of Conduct by 2023.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce emissions by at least 60% by 2030 (absolute emissions: scope 1, 2, 3).
- Net-zero transports from supplier to customer by 2030.
- 100% renewable electricity in own operations by 2030.
- All agricultural, forest and marine derived materials sustainably sourced and deforestation-free by 2030.
- 50% less virgin plastics in packaging by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 (scope 1, 2, 3).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health and wellbeingEnvironmentFair society