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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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. For the previous year, 2024, the company disclosed emissions of about 250,784,000 kg CO2e, with 173,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 77,684,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 798,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Ansell has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions across its operations by 2040. This commitment includes a science-based mid-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2040. For Scope 3 emissions, Ansell targets a 25% reduction by FY2030 from a FY2022 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Ansell's commitment to sustainable practices within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector. The company is also focused on ensuring that 90% of its suppliers have science-based targets by FY2030, further enhancing its sustainability efforts.
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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 | - |
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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