As Ansell continue their efforts to reduce environmental impact, they are working to optimise their production processes and apply an environmental lens on their products.
Advancing Momentum to a More Sustainable Future
Everything Ansell does begins - and ends - with safety, from people to product
100% Green Electricity
All of the electricity consumed at the Ansell Portugal plant is from renewable sources - helping to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 900 MTCO2e.
Reduction of Water Withdrawals
A reverse osmosis-based water recycling system allows Ansell to process all wastewater, which has resulted in a 55% reduction of water withdrawals.
Ansell's Sustainable Manufacturing
As part of Ansell's drive for more sustainable practices across our operations, they have set some truly ambitious goals across key areas ranging from water, waste, energy and emissions, to manufacturing and packaging innovations, transforming the way they operate as they build momentum towards creating a sustainable future for us all. Learn more about how Ansell are continuing to reduce our environmental impact through some of our most distinguished sustainable efforts:
Biomass
Across Ansell's factories, thermal energy is generated with renewable biomass, using wood chips instead of fossil fuels to create heat.
Solar Power
A portion of the electricity used at Ansell's factories is generated by their advanced and expanding solar power system.
Water Treatment
Ansell's factories leverage reverse osmosis to reuse water, which will enable Ansell to reduce fresh water withdrawals by 40%.
Zero Waste to Landfill
Ansell have certified Zero Waste to Landfill facilities, in line with Intertek's Zero Waste to Landfill framework which looks at above 99% diversion.
Recycled Packaging
All of Ansell's disposable glove packaging is recyclable and made with at least 70% recycled paperboard content.