Climate Change Data

Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2,628,371 kg CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:1,340,831 kg CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:1,145,691 kg CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:142,798 kg CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:70%
Waste Generated:0.96 tons/employee
Carbon Intensity:20.83 kg CO2e emissions per £ of sales

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Supply Chain Sustainability
  • Employee Wellbeing
  • Product Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduction in Ethylene Oxide strength from 15% to 5% in a new sterilization system
  • Completed ESOS Phase 3 audits across UK sites.
  • Developed and published Carbon Reduction Plan
  • Achieved 11% reduction in energy consumption (gas & electric kWh consumed)
  • 0% waste to landfill
  • 70% renewable/low carbon energy mix (inc nuclear)

Social Achievements

  • 83% positive or neutral responses on employee engagement survey
  • Completed two SEDEX/Smeta ethical-based audits with no adverse reports
  • Completed EDI/Unconscious bias training across Group
  • 0 reported incident of discrimination
  • 29% invested in the Employee Share Plan

Governance Achievements

  • Continued adherence to the UK Corporate Governance Code
  • Appointment of Liz Shanahan as Chair
  • 4 ESG Steering Committee Meetings held during 2023
  • Compliance training rolled out Group-wide
  • Successful ISO 50001 and ISO 14001 audits at a number of sites

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve Net Zero Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2045
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Category 12 – End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products GHG emission 30% per tonne product sold by 2033
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030
  • 72% of suppliers to have science-based targets by 2028

Environmental Challenges

  • Increase in Scope 1 emissions due to a site using fuel oil
  • Increased electricity use at one site
  • Lower than expected efficiency of solar panels at Plymouth
  • Increased Scope 3 emissions due to new reporting process
  • Gas and fuel oil use identified as key area for improvement
  • Potential impact of increased regulation (SECR, CFD, CSRD)
  • Potential impact of single-use plastics tax in Germany
  • Potential impact of UK EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility)
  • Potential increase in cost of energy and raw materials
  • Potential for substitute products with lower emissions
  • Potential increase in capital spend on low-carbon products
  • Potential impact of extreme heat on staff productivity and energy costs
  • Potential impact of flooding on sites and supply routes
  • Potential impact of sea level rise on sites and infrastructure
Mitigation Strategies
  • Development of Net Zero reduction plan by 2045
  • Investment in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Development of internal waste recycling processes
  • Electric car and bike schemes
  • Engagement with third-party ESG consultancy (Inspired ESG)
  • Annual review of reporting requirements
  • Monitoring of German single-use plastics tax
  • Monitoring of UK EPR
  • Installation of renewable energy generation capacity
  • Evaluation of cost and benefits of low-emission technology
  • HVAC systems to handle extreme heat
  • Analysis of sites at risk from flooding
  • Annual climate scenario analysis

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 95% of key materials suppliers met with, visited and/or audited

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Charter

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Heatwaves
  • Flooding
  • Sea level rise
Transition Risks
  • Policy and legal changes
  • Market shifts
  • Technological changes
  • Reputational risks
Opportunities
  • Use of lower-emission energy sources
  • Use of more efficient suppliers
  • Reputational gain

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, SECR, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 5: Gender Equality
  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action

Contribution to patient outcomes, employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, sustainable products and operations, and climate action

Awards & Recognition

  • AA rating in MSCI ESG Ratings
  • Low Risk of material financial impacts from ESG factors by Sustainalytics
  • Silver Sustainability rating from EcoVadis