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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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100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation 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.

30

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Molnlycke's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Mölnlycke Health Care reported total carbon emissions of approximately 549,129,000 kg CO2e. This includes 52,356,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 10,513,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 486,261,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which account for about 312,323,000 kg CO2e. Mölnlycke has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a target to reduce these emissions by 50% from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 23% in 2021 to 100% by the end of 2024 and maintain this level through 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Mölnlycke aims to achieve a 20% reduction by 2028 from the same baseline year. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of sold product. Mölnlycke is also committed to ensuring that 63% of its suppliers, covering significant emissions categories, will have science-based targets by 2028. These initiatives reflect Mölnlycke's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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49,426,000
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22,124,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Molnlycke's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, 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 Molnlycke is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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