Ansell Limited, a global leader in protective solutions, is headquartered in Australia and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1889, Ansell has established itself in the healthcare and industrial sectors, providing innovative products that prioritise safety and performance. The company is renowned for its high-quality gloves, protective clothing, and other safety equipment, catering to diverse industries such as medical, automotive, and manufacturing. Ansell's commitment to research and development has led to the creation of unique materials and technologies that enhance user protection and comfort. With a strong market position, Ansell has received numerous accolades for its contributions to workplace safety and sustainability. Its dedication to quality and innovation continues to set it apart in the competitive landscape of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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In 2024, Ansell Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,309,104,000 kg CO2e, comprising 250,784,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 64,332,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the company's extensive supply chain and operational impacts. Ansell has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions across its operations by 2040. This commitment includes a science-based target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to achieve a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2040. For Scope 3 emissions, Ansell targets a 25% reduction by FY2030 from a FY2022 baseline, focusing on emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities and the end-of-life treatment of sold products. The company has also committed to ensuring that 90% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by FY2030, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. Ansell's initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect its dedication to addressing climate change within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector.
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2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 109,133,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 82,204,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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