Public Profile

Burnshield

Burnshield, officially known as Burnshield International, is a leading provider of innovative burn treatment solutions, headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1988, the company has made significant strides in the medical industry, particularly in the field of emergency burn care. With a strong presence in various regions, including Africa and Europe, Burnshield is renowned for its unique hydrogel products that offer effective cooling and pain relief for burn injuries. The company's flagship offerings, such as the Burnshield Hydrogel and Burnshield Dressings, are distinguished by their ability to provide immediate first aid while promoting healing. Burnshield's commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a trusted name in burn care, with notable achievements in both product development and market reach. As a pioneer in the industry, Burnshield continues to set the standard for effective burn management solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Burnshield'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Burnshield's score of 0 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Burnshield's reported carbon emissions

Burnshield, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their emissions in kg CO2e, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, are not provided. In the absence of detailed emissions data, it is important to note that Burnshield has not outlined any specific reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This lack of information suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy and emissions reduction initiatives. As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, it is crucial for companies like Burnshield to establish clear climate commitments and measurable targets to contribute effectively to the reduction of carbon emissions and to align with industry standards.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Burnshield's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Burnshield is headquartered in ZA, 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.

Burnshield is not committed to any 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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