Ansell Sustainability Profile
Ansell Limited, a global leader in protective solutions, is headquartered in Australia and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1889, Ansell has established itself in the healthcare and industrial sectors, providing innovative products that prioritise safety and performance. The company is renowned for its high-quality gloves, protective clothing, and other safety equipment, catering to diverse industries such as medical, automotive, and manufacturing. Ansell's commitment to research and development has led to the creation of unique materials and technologies that enhance user protection and comfort. With a strong market position, Ansell has received numerous accolades for its contributions to workplace safety and sustainability. Its dedication to quality and innovation continues to set it apart in the competitive landscape of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Ansell's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Ansell reported total carbon emissions of approximately 227,904,000 kg CO2e, comprising 181,558,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 46,346,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a fiscal year 2020 baseline. Furthermore, Ansell has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions for its operations by 2040. In 2024, Ansell's emissions were approximately 250,784,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 173,100,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 77,684,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 798,935,000 kg CO2e. The company has also established a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2040, and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2045. Ansell's climate strategy includes a commitment to 100% renewable electricity by 2040 and aims to ensure that 90% of its suppliers have science-based targets by 2030. These initiatives reflect Ansell's dedication to aligning with the Paris Agreement's goals and maintaining a sustainable operational footprint.
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| 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 109,133,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 82,204,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - |
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Ansell's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Ansell has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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