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Ansell

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).

DitchCarbon Score

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53

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Ansell's score of 53 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ansell's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ansell reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,305,104,000 kg CO2e, comprising 250,784,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 64,332,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a notable commitment to sustainability, as the company aims to achieve Net Zero emissions for its operations by 2040, with a mid-term target of a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using a FY20 baseline. In 2023, Ansell's emissions were approximately 116,031,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 76,120,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint. The company has also achieved a 14% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the FY20 baseline by 2024. Ansell's climate strategy includes a commitment to 100% renewable electricity by 2040, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable practices within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector. The company is actively working towards its science-based targets, demonstrating a robust framework for reducing its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
109,133,000
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Scope 2
82,204,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ansell's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), 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 Ansell is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ansell 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
Reduction Actions

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