
One million lives. A shared goal for 2030
Laerdal’s ambition is to help save 1 million more lives. Every year. By 2030. The strategy is guided by the UN SDG Goal number 3, “Good health and well-being”.
Committed to Carbon Neutral, Circular solutions, and UNGP adherence throughout Laerdal's business and supply chain by 2030.
Helping save lives
We are committed to achieving our goal of helping save one million more lives and doing so in a sustainable manner.
A vision with action
Based on the company mission and vision we have set bold sustainability goals for 2030 with clear actions year by year to assure delivery.
Measure to improve
All direct and indirect emissions generated as a result of our economic activity across the three emission scopes are measured in a proven, methodical manner.
Carbon neutral
Achieve a 70% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. Across; facilities, transport and travel, and supply chain.
Offset any residual emissions.
Circular solutions
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Design sustainability into new products, solutions, and sales models. We aim to use circular materials throughout the value chain.
Social responsibility
Implement UNGP and OECD guidelines throughout our supply chain and cascade to the next level from the largest suppliers.
Laerdal is committed to playing our part in a more sustainable future for all. Our mission of helping save lives, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals have defined our pathway toward delivering innovative, lifesaving products and solutions while ensuring that we improve our environmental and social footprint. Sustainability is an important part of everything that we do. A full Sustainability Update with all aspects on sustainability will be coming soon.
Laerdal is measuring all aspects of emission in all parts of the organization. The emission numbers include scope 1, 2 and 3.
Even though several important emission reduction initiatives have been taken, we have seen an increase in our absolute emissions due to;
“If we can create value to the society at large, and do our job well, satisfactory economic results will follow – and allow us to build a stronger company with time.”
- Åsmund S. Lærdal