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Ontex

Ontex Group NV, commonly referred to as Ontex, is a leading global provider of personal hygiene products headquartered in Belgium. Founded in 1979, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, focusing on the production of disposable hygiene products. Ontex's core offerings include adult incontinence products, baby diapers, and feminine hygiene items, distinguished by their innovative designs and commitment to sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its manufacturing capabilities and enhancing its product range to meet evolving consumer needs. With a robust market position, Ontex is recognised for its dedication to quality and sustainability, making it a trusted name in the hygiene industry. Its continuous investment in research and development further solidifies its reputation as a pioneer in personal care solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ontex'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.

50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Ontex's score of 50 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

97%

Ontex's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ontex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,522,065,000 kg CO2e, comprising 12,167,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,875,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,501,023,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects Ontex's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change through substantial reduction targets. Ontex has set ambitious goals to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 75% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and end-of-life treatment of sold products, Ontex is committed to a 25% reduction by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Ontex's proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility.

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20142017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,940,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ontex's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is 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. Ontex is headquartered in BE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low 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.

Ontex is committed to some 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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