Molnlycke
Mölnlycke Health Care, commonly referred to as Mölnlycke, is a leading global provider of wound care and surgical solutions, headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1849, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on innovative products that enhance patient outcomes. Mölnlycke is renowned for its advanced wound care products, including the Mepilex® range of foam dressings and the Safetac® technology, which minimises pain during dressing changes. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner in healthcare, achieving notable milestones such as ISO certification and recognition for its sustainability efforts. With a robust market position, Mölnlycke continues to lead the industry by prioritising patient safety and comfort, making significant contributions to the fields of wound management and surgical care.
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Molnlycke's score of 57 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Molnlycke's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Mölnlycke Health Care reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 523,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes about 57,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and around 20,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, mainly from purchased electricity. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 445,900,000 kg CO2e, which encompass various categories such as purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and waste generated in operations. Mölnlycke has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 23% in 2021 to 100% by 2024, maintaining this level through 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Mölnlycke targets a 20% reduction by 2028 from the same 2021 baseline. Furthermore, the company aims for 63% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2028. Mölnlycke is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, reflecting its dedication to sustainable practices within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 33,806,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 62,723,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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