Our sustainability promise

Our teams around the world are focused on our mission 
to provide innovative solutions to help millions of people 
live a healthier and more confident life. 

Yet doing so has an impact on the environment and society, both within the company and in the various communities where we operate. We recognize our responsibility, and our goal is to further strengthen our sustainability efforts to minimize the negative impacts and maximize those beneficial, while future-proofing our growth and investing in building capabilities within our organization to adapt to the changing regulatory landscape and promoting competitiveness and innovation.
 

 

Our strategy

Our long-term success depends on sustainable and profitable growth and a flourishing planet. 

As a company with a long tradition in the world of precision instruments, we want to continue to have a positive influence on our industry by reconciling economic, social and environmental aspects and promoting sustainable practices according to our 3 pillars:

 

People

As an aspiring employer of choice, we enable an inclusive workforce, provide impactful development opportunities, and cultivate engagement through an open and empowering culture.

We are committed to supporting our communities and our employees, with their safety and health as our top priority.

 

Planet

We recognize the importance of a science-based approach in limiting global warming to 1.5 °C. We take responsibility for tackling climate change, reducing pollution and waste, and being a good water steward.

We actively reduce our environmental footprint through impactful actions in energy use, water use, and waste management to ensure a sustainable future for our planet.

 

Profit

We understand that our responsibility goes beyond delivering strong financial results. We actively invest in innovation that drives sustainable solutions.

medmix is firmly committed to preventing corruption and has a zero-tolerance policy for corrupt practices.

 

Verification and

Recognition of our actions

 
 
 

*We acknowledge that our parent company medmix participates in the UN Global Compact, and we support the Ten Principles and advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals as well as broader UN goals. We consolidate our support for this initiative fully under our parent’s commitment. Therefore, we do not participate in UN Global Compact activities nor do we participate in activities of a Global Compact Country Network.

 

Our progress

At medmix, we are making remarkable progress in our sustainability strategy, fully aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals:

People – Good Health and Well-Being

Take actions to regularly measure and improve employee engagement – 84 % of employee survey respondents are sustainable engaged.

People – Quality Education

1500 employees invited to join Learning Hour sessions.

People – Gender Equality

33 % women in management, 46 % women in the workforce.

People – Decent Work & Economic Growth

100 % of manufacturing sites certified ISO 45001 by 2025.

People – Reduced Inequalities

Prohibit all discrimination in the workplace, promoting universal social, economic and political inclusion, and being signatories to the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles.

People – Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

Improvement in human rights risk management – Due diligence processes implemented, and 0 suspected cases of child or forced labor detected.

Planet – Clean Water & Sanitation

Access to safe drinking water and sanitation for all employees.

Planet – Affordable & Clean Energy

100 % of sites purchase low-carbon electricity by 2025. Haselmeier has already achieved this goal.

Planet – Climate Action

Net Zero CO2e by 2050. / 30 % CO2e reduction in medmix-own emissions by 2025. 69 % reduction vs. baseline achieved. / 50 % cut in Scope 1, 2 & 3 CO2e emissions by 2030. / 100 % of sites ISO14001 certified by 2025.

Planet – Life below water

Eco-design principles to reduce ocean plastic and development of sustainable products supporting the circular economy.

Planet – Life on land

Zero waste to landfill by 2025, and the protection of biodiversity and natural habits through Community Engagement projects.

Profit – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

EcoVadis Gold rating of all manufacturing sites by 2025.

Profit – Responsible consumption & production

Increase availability of sustainable products (minimum 30% reduction in CO2e cradle-to-gate compared to standard product)

Profit – Partnerships for the goals

CDP Climate Change “B” rating achieved

 

Our teams around the world are focused on our mission to provide innovative solutions to help millions of people live healthier and more confident lives.

 

Haselmeier Actions

We integrate sustainability conscious practices into every aspect of our medical device development. From reducing our carbon footprint to using certified materials and reducing waste, our commitments ensure that our innovations not only enhance patient care but also protect our planet.

Discover how we are shaping a more sustainable future for healthcare:

 

EcoVadis Silver – Top 15 % of global organizations & entities

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EcoVadis Silver – Top 15 % of global organizations & entities

Our production site in Dnešice, Czech Republic, has achieved EcoVadis Silver status, placing us in the top 15 % of companies worldwide (new rating method from 2023).

Zero direct CO2e emissions from electricity

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Zero direct CO2e emissions from electricity

Our Dnešice site in the Czech Republic was our first to be powered by low-carbon energy, starting in January 2021. Since then, we have progressively transitioned all Haselmeier sites to achieve zero direct CO2e emissions from purchased electricity.

Sustainability certified plastic with 84 % less CO2e

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Sustainability certified plastic with 84 % less CO2e

In 2021, we started using plastic made from sustainability certified feedstocks, reducing material-related CO2e emissions by up to 84 %. This initiative not only reduces our carbon footprint, but also supports our customers in achieving their own sustainability goals.

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) Audit

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Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) Audit

In 2023, our Dnešice site completed a PSCI audit conducted by ERM (Environmental Resources Management). This comprehensive audit assessed our compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment), labor, and ethics standards and underscores our commitment to excellence and responsible practices.

ISO 14001 Certification

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ISO 14001 Certification

In November 2023, we successfully completed the Environmental Management System audit at our Dnešice site, confirming our commitment to exceptional environmental standards and continuous improvement.