Laerdal Medical
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
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:Reduced carbon intensity of products and components by 18% from 2019 to 2023
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon emissions
- Circular economy
- Social responsibility
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Human rights
Environmental Achievements
- 10% reduction in scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions from 2022 to 2023
- 17% reduction in residual waste from 2022 to 2023 in Stavanger
- 68% carbon emission reduction in Little Anne CPR manikin
- 93% carbon emission reduction in SimMan packaging
- 70% carbon emission reduction in new AED trainer
- 15.3% reduction in scope 2 emissions since 2019 despite increased manufacturing volumes
- Reduction of air freight from 8.2% in 2019 to 1.3% in 2023
Social Achievements
- Safer Births program saved more than 1,000 mothers and babies in the last three years
- 90% of employees participated in the annual employee perspective survey
- 37% female representation in leadership, reaching 40% in top leadership by early 2024
- 47% of new hires in 2023 were women
- Updated company values through a collaborative employee process
- Launched Laerdal Impact Awards to recognize sustainability initiatives from employees and suppliers
Governance Achievements
- Updated Code of Conduct for Business Relationships aligning with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)
- Enhanced human rights performance monitoring using EcoVadis
- Established a CSR Leadership Forum involving the CEO
- Implemented a whistleblower line operated by independent consultants (PWC)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Become carbon neutral by 2030 with a 70% reduction in carbon emissions compared with 2019 and offsetting the rest
- Implement UN Global Compact and OECD guidelines throughout the supply chain by 2030
- Achieve a minimum of 40% female representation in leadership roles by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce air freight to 1% by 2026
Environmental Challenges
- Increased travel activity impacting scope 3 emissions
- Slower progress in scope 3 emissions reduction due to increased travel activity compared to 2020
- Total emissions for scope 1 and 2 still close to 2019 levels due to increased sales volumes
Mitigation Strategies
- Transition to electric rotation molding
- Use of more sustainable materials in products
- Clear reduction initiatives for each sub-area
- Use of solar panels and energy-efficient lighting
- Optimizing logistics routes and modes
- Increased use of sea freight for product shipping
- Introduction of electric vehicles for container transportation
- Active use of conferencing tools to reduce travel
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Using EcoVadis to evaluate key suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Updated Code of Conduct for Business Relationships
- Laerdal Supplier Sustainability Awards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: AsplanViak
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
Focus on reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, improving survival from time-critical emergencies, and improving healthcare quality
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Little Anne CPR manikin
- SimMan patient simulator with cardboard packaging
- New AED Trainer with recycled materials
- Monitor by Laerdal with recycled polypropylene
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed