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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.

34

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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 486,261,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The latter encompasses various categories, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (about 312,323,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 41,254,000 kg CO2e). Mölnlycke has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to increase their sourcing of renewable electricity from 23% in 2021 to 100% by 2024 and maintain this level through 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, the company targets a 20% reduction by 2028 from a 2021 baseline. Long-term, Mölnlycke is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a further goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 97% per ton of sold product by the same year. These targets align with industry standards and reflect Mölnlycke's commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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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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