Ondine Biomedical Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
- Healthcare-associated infections (HAI)
- Surgical Site Infections (SSI)
- Environmental impact of manufacturing
- Workforce diversity and inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Began tracking emissions and energy usage in 2022.
- Comply with regulations for proper disposal of chemical and laboratory waste.
- Separate office rubbish for recycling.
Social Achievements
- Grew team from 26 to 43 employees.
- Ondine workforce: 62% diverse / 40% female
- Board of Directors: 38% diverse / 25% female
- Participated in World Antimicrobial Awareness week.
Governance Achievements
- Continued to enhance Board and governance practices.
- Board comprised of members – half of whom are Independent Directors.
- Adopted the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA) Corporate Governance Code.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Make photodisinfection the first step in the prevention of HAI.
- Expand applications across healthcare.
Medium-term Goals:
- Expand nasal photodisinfection use to other hospital departments (ICU, ER).
- Leverage existing light sources for additional photodisinfection therapies.
Short-term Goals:
- Commence FDA Phase 3 clinical trial in 2023.
- Invest in clinical pilots in UK, Spain, and Mexico.
Environmental Challenges
- Rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and healthcare-associated infections (HAI).
- Challenges of introducing a completely new disruptive technology.
- Regulatory hurdles and updating healthcare pathways.
- COVID-19 disruptions.
- Supply chain issues.
Mitigation Strategies
- Rigorous product validation and process-driven approaches.
- Building a network of key opinion leaders and partners.
- Securing regulatory approvals in multiple markets.
- Investing in manufacturing process enhancements and automation.
- Identifying alternative suppliers and second sources.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Multiple source suppliers
- Prioritising onshore suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Certifications: EN ISO 13485:2016, MDSAP
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Ondine's photodisinfection technology addresses antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections, contributing to improved global health.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Developing next-generation photodisinfection products utilising LED technology
Awards & Recognition
- International Photodynamic Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award