Progressive medical technology providers are implementing measures to reduce the negative environmental impacts that arise within their value chain. What steps has your company taken?
Innovative companies are making steady progress toward a more sustainable future. Getinge is focusing on reducing its energy consumption, while Becton Dickinson (BD) currently operates 13 sites using only renewable energy. GE Healthcare is increasing its investment in manufacturing circular products with parts that can be easily replaced or repaired, while Philips has set a goal of generating 25% of its sales from circular products by 2025.
With a growing, aging global population and increasing life expectancy, the medical technology industry will continue to play a key role in modern society. It will be equally important to find ways to protect patients’ health without harming the environment.
