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Ansell

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).

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ansell's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Ansell's score of 49 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

97%

Ansell's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ansell reported total emissions of approximately 197,490,000 kg CO2e, which includes 121,369,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 76,120,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 operations by 2040. Additionally, Ansell has established a mid-term target to achieve a 42% reduction in these emissions by 2030. For the previous year, 2022, Ansell's total emissions were about 213,729,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 135,414,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 99,119,000 kg CO2e. The company has also committed to science-based targets across all scopes, with a long-term goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Ansell's emissions intensity has shown a gradual decrease, reflecting its ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability within its operations. The company is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate initiatives, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.

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201620202021202220232024
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
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000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ansell's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Ansell is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ansell is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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