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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

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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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Ansell's score of 49 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ansell's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ansell reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 197,490,000 kg CO2e, comprising 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. This commitment includes a mid-term target of a 42% reduction in these emissions by 2030. Ansell's Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were approximately 848,633,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of its supply chain and product lifecycle. The company is also committed to science-based targets across all scopes, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Overall, Ansell's proactive approach to climate action reflects its dedication to sustainability within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector, positioning itself as a leader in reducing its carbon footprint while addressing the challenges of climate change.

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201620202021202220232024
Scope 1
109,133,000
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Scope 2
82,204,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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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. This request for Ansell is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ansell is participating in some of the initiatives that 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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