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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Mölnlycke Health Care reported total carbon emissions of approximately 549,129,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 52,356,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10,513,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 486,261,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major sources such as purchased goods and services (approximately 312,323,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 41,254,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 519,117,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 52,788,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 20,276,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at about 446,053,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Mölnlycke has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% 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 the end of 2024 and maintain this level through 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Mölnlycke targets a 20% reduction by 2028 from the same baseline year. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across the value chain by 2050, with specific targets of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 97% per ton of sold product by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the healthcare sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 41,653,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 52,743,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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