Bactiguard Holding AB (publ)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Infection prevention
- Antibiotic resistance
- Sustainability
- Human rights
- Good health and well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced environmental impact through optimized transport and reduced travel during the pandemic.
- Environmental management system based on ISO 14001.
Social Achievements
- Launched wound care products for animals (Aniocyn).
- Expanded sales and marketing organization.
- Increased number of employees (188 in 2021 vs 163 in 2020).
Governance Achievements
- No deviations from the Swedish Corporate Governance Code.
- Completed strategic review and implemented a focused growth strategy.
- Secured long-term financing through a directed new share issue.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Annual revenues of at least SEK 1 billion by 2026.
- EBITDA of at least MSEK 400 by 2026.
Environmental Challenges
- Pandemic impact on healthcare services and elective surgeries.
- High demand for disinfectants in 2020 affecting BIP product sales.
- Increased freight prices and general price rises.
- Regulatory approval processes taking longer than normal in China.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic investments in sales and marketing.
- Renegotiated credit facility with SEB.
- Directed new share issue to secure long-term financing.
- Working with local distributors and regulatory advisors to minimize regulatory delays.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Strive to use eco-friendly materials and optimize environmental performance of supply chain.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte AB
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3: Good health and well-being
Bactiguard's infection prevention solutions contribute to reducing healthcare-associated infections, antibiotic resistance, and improving patient outcomes.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- BIP portfolio (urinary catheters, endotracheal tubes, central venous catheters, wound care products)
- Hydrocyn aqua disinfectant
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:7,943 tonnes CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:31 tonnes CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:811 tonnes CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:7,100 tonnes CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:27%
Total Energy Consumption:1,730 MWh
Water Consumption:7,404 m3
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Healthcare-associated infections
- Environmental sustainability
- Social sustainability
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 12% compared to 2022.
- New headquarters operates on 100% renewable energy.
Social Achievements
- Employee engagement response rate of 69%.
- 61% of employees are women.
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of environmental management systems at Bactiguard AB and Tullinge facility; commenced implementation at Penang, Malaysia.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net sales of SEK 1 billion by year-end 2028.
- EBITDA of SEK 500 million by year-end 2028.
- At least 10 application areas in license partnerships with products in the market by year-end 2028.
Medium-term Goals:
- 20% reduction of energy consumption by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions (transport) with 20 percent to 2030.
- Reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste by 20 percent in 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- 100% renewable energy sources by 2025.
- Implement environmental management systems according to ISO 14001 at all sites by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions impacting logistics and emissions planning.
- Data collection challenges in Malaysia regarding waste reduction.
- Lower than expected revenues due to inventory adjustments by Becton Dickinson & Company.
Mitigation Strategies
- Optimizing transport to reduce environmental impact.
- Initiated analysis of non-recyclable waste in all business parts.
- Sharpened strategy focusing on licensing to improve profitability and cash flow.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Purchases from certified suppliers, environmentally friendly chemical processing and disposal.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3: Good health and well-being
Infection prevention technology contributes to reducing healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Hydrocyn aqua
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed