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Wellspect

Wellspect, a leading name in the medical technology industry, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 2014, the company has quickly established itself as a pioneer in innovative healthcare solutions, particularly in the fields of urology and continence care. Wellspect is renowned for its core products, including the LoFric range of intermittent catheters, which are distinguished by their unique hydrophilic coating that enhances comfort and reduces the risk of urinary tract infections. The company’s commitment to quality and patient-centric design has positioned it as a trusted partner in healthcare, achieving notable recognition for its contributions to improving patient outcomes. With a focus on research and development, Wellspect continues to lead the way in advancing medical technologies that empower individuals to manage their health with confidence.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Wellspect's score of 43 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wellspect's reported carbon emissions

Wellspect AB, headquartered in Sweden, has set ambitious climate commitments to address its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established significant reduction targets. Wellspect aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. In the near term, Wellspect has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 80% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to cut absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions—covering upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and upstream leased assets—by 42% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Wellspect aims for 74.9% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by 2026. For long-term goals, Wellspect has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 95% by 2045, alongside a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions. These targets include biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wellspect's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Wellspect is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wellspect is participating in some of the initiatives that 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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