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ANSELL EARTH

Thinking of people and planet first

What is Ansell Earth?

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Ansell Earth, a range of products designed with a reduced environmental impact, is our commitment to sustainability. Through targeted efforts at key stages of the product life cycle, we've shown that PPE can be made more sustainable.

Benefits of Ansell Earth include:

  • Reliable and easy-to-access product sustainability information, something we know you have been asking for
  • Clear and proven sustainability claims that help you make PPE choice in line with your environmental values and sustainability goals

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Ansell Earth Innovations

MATERIAL

Goals:

  • Use less fossil materials, and more recycled and bio-based content materials
  • 80% of our new and updated products are designed with reduced environmental impact

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MANUFACTURING

Goals:

  • Net Zero emissions in our operations
  • Reduce dependence on fossil fuels: 100% renewable electricity
  • Management Systems (ISO 50001)
  • Zero Waste to Landfill certification for all our manufacturing plants

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PACKAGING

Goals:

  • 100% packaging material is recyclable, reusable or compostable

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USE

Goals:

  • Designing durable, washable products that prioritize safety while minimizing consumption and waste

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END OF USE

Goals:

  •  Promote biodegradability, compostability, and recyclability, with inclusion in established recycling programs where applicable

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Material

The HyFlex® sustainable range boasts the same unbeatable safety and performance but with reduced environmental impact.

Identified through life cycle assessments (LCAs), we’ve incorporated recycled yarn into 7 high-volume styles for improved circularity and lower carbon footprints.

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Manufacturing

100 %

of our manufacturing sites now send Zero Waste to Landfill as certified by Intertek 2

14 %

decrease in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions

50 %

renewables in our energy mix today (thermal and electricity)

21284 MT

of waste diverted from landfill in FY24

Our manufacturing sites

Image of Ansell's factory in Portugal from top view

Portugal

  • Runs on 100% green electricity from onsite rooftop solar panels and a Green Power Purchase agreement with a local electricity provider 3
  • Certified by Intertek for diverting >99% of waste from landfill 4
  • With accredited Environmental and Energy Management System - Certified to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 50001:2018 by SGS 5

Image of Ansell's factory in Lithuania from the ground perspective

Lithuania

  • Runs on 100% green electricity via a Green Electricity purchasing agreement with a local electricity provider 3
  • Certified by Intertek for diverting >99% of waste from landfill 4
  • With accredited Environmental and Energy Management System - Certified to ISO 14001:2015 by DNV 7

Image of Ansell's factory in Melaka from inside the factory

Malaysia - Melaka

  • Runs on 100% green electricity from onsite rooftop solar panels and a local Green Electricity Tariff Program 3
  • Certified by Intertek for diverting >99% of waste from landfill 4
  • With accredited Environmental and Energy Management System - Certified to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 50001:2018 by SIRIM 8

Image of Ansell's factory in Kedah A from inside the factory

Malaysia - Kedah A

  • Runs on 100% green electricity from onsite rooftop solar panels and accredited Green Electricity Certificates 3
  • Certified by Intertek for diverting >99% of waste from landfill 4
  • With accredited Environmental and Energy Management System - Certified to ISO 14001:2015 by SGS 5

Image of Ansell's factory in Kedah B from inside the factory

Malaysia - Kedah B

  • Runs on 100% green electricity from onsite rooftop solar panels and accredited Green Electricity Certificates 3
  • Certified by Intertek for diverting >99% of waste from landfill 4
  • With accredited Environmental and Energy Management System - Certified to ISO 14001:2015 by SIRIM 8

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Sri Lanka

  • Runs on 83% renewable energy from biomass 3
  • Certified by Intertek for diverting >99% of waste from landfill 4
  • With accredited Environmental and Energy Management System - Certified to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 50001:2018 by SGS 5

Image of Ansell's factory in Vietnam from inside the factory

Vietnam

  • Certified by Intertek for diverting >99% of waste from landfill 4
  • With accredited Environmental and Energy Management System - Certified to ISO 14001:2015 by BSI 6

Image of Ansell's factory in China from inside the factory

China

  • Runs on 100% green electricity from onsite rooftop solar panels and accredited Green Electricity Certificates 3
  • Certified by Intertek for diverting >99% of waste from landfill 4
  • With accredited Environmental and Energy Management System - Certified to ISO 14001:2015 by SGS 5

Image of Ansell's factory in Thailand from inside the factory

Thailand

  • Runs on 54% renewable energy from biomass 3
  • Recycling min. 20% of water to reduce freshwater usage through reverse osmosis technology 9
  • Certified by Intertek for diverting >99% of waste from landfill 4
  • With accredited Environmental and Energy Management System - Certified to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 50001:2018 by BSI 6

Image of Ansell's factory in Brazil from inside the factory

Brazil

  • Certified by Intertek for diverting >99% of waste from landfill 4

Image of Ansell's factory in Malaysia - Nitritex from inside the factory

Malaysia - Nitritex

  • Run on 100% green electricity from Green Electricity Tariff 3
  • Certified by Intertek for diverting >99% of waste from landfill 4

Packaging

52 %

less plastic and paper in our industrial product packaging1

51 %

reduction of paper, cardboard and plastic in surgical packaging 1

98.5 %

of our Industrial product packaging now recyclable

100 %

of our Life Sciences packaging material is recyclable

Packaging Innovations

HyFlex 11-842 Packaging with 2023-2024

Paperband implementation​

We’re removing all plastic packaging from selected styles of Industrial gloves as part of our pledge to minimize our packaging's environmental impact and to reduce packaging’s use of plastic and paper in our Industrial product range by 2026.

Alphatec glove with 2023-2024

Pair to bulk packaging

Since January 2023, we’ve been updating the packaging of our AlphaTec® chemical gloves and removing individual plastic bags, effectively removing 144 plastic bags from every case of 144 pairs of gloves shipped from Ansell.

Shipper Case with 2023-2024

Shipper case optimization​

We’re standardizing our shipper case sizes to remove wasted empty space. Transportation of goods is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, so this way we minimize shipping volumes and optimize handling and palletization for our customers.

Shipper case with 2023-2024

Plastic-free vended items​

Every six pairs of our Chemical and Mechanical vended items were previously bundled into a plain plastic sleeve. Removing those sleeves from several styles has effectively removed 24 plastic bags and inner labels from every case of 144 pairs of gloves shipped from Ansell within the EMEA/APAC region.

QR code on 11-842 packaging

QR codes on primary packaging​

We're adding QR codes onto primary product packaging so customers can easily access product information digitally online.

IFU and laptop with 2022

Instructions for use digitization in NA and LAC

We removed all paper instructions for use (IFUs) and transitioned to fully digital IFUs for the NA/LAC region, where regulations allow paperless IFUs.

IFU Rightsizing with 2022

Instructions for use in EMEA and APAC

We lowered the environmental impact of our paper instructions for use (IFUs) for EMEA and APAC by optimizing the paper size and grammage, and improving the layout.

MICROFLEX 31-103 Packaging

Compostable bags

Following a successful pilot in September 2022, we now pack our single-use MICROFLEX® 31-103 gloves in compostable bags designed to achieve 90% biodegradation within 180 days in industrial composting facilities.

Ansell Smart Pack Packaging and WSHAsia Award

Surgical SMART Pack™​

Previously made of recyclable paper but also a non-recyclable plastic, from May 2021 we began changing the plastic part of the poly-pouch to a recyclable PE-based material, so now the entire packaging can be recycled.

Use

Image of launderable HyFlex gloves to showcase its sustainable and durable aspect so gloves can be reused up to a certain number of times

Product durability goes hand in hand with sustainability. Our washable mechanical PPE is designed to last through multiple cycles, maintaining safety and performance without compromise. By extending the life of our gloves, we help reduce the need for constant replacements, conserve valuable resources, and minimize environmental impact. With our durable solutions, you can achieve cost-effectiveness while being on track with your green goals. Learn more about our range of launderable gloves.

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End of Use

Image of RighyCycle logo against a green forest and infographic icons that showcase how PPEs are recycled
Video of eco flip flops that showcases how they are being produced using unused gloves and donated to those in need

The RightCycle™ Program is the world’s first manufacturer-led program for recycling non-hazardous PPE such as laboratory gloves, single-use apparel, face masks and safety eyewear. We partner with recyclers so you can make measurable progress toward zero waste objectives by transforming your eligible plastic waste into plastic pellets for new useful consumer goods.

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Ansell and Geomax recycled 1.5 tonnes of nitrile gloves into 7500 pairs of eco flip-flops, with the first 600 pairs donated in Malaysia. Made from unused gloves that didn't pass our stringent quality control, the new footwear is supporting disadvantaged communities, with future donations planned for China, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

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Product Carbon Footprint

Image of a pie-chart showing Ansell's LCA approach that determines the carbon footprint of an Ansell product

We're reducing the environmental impact of our gloves by conducting life cycle assessments (LCAs) to measure their total carbon footprint across a cradle-to-grave approach. This comprehensive evaluation analyzes carbon emissions at each stage of the life cycle, such as raw material extraction and manufacturing, to identify key emission "hotspots" where we can implement targeted strategies to minimize our environmental footprint.

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OUR SUSTAINABLE PPE SOLUTIONS

Ansell Earth Products

Discover our portfolio of sustainable products that provide reliable protection for you and the planet.

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1. Compared to FY20 2. FY24 waste metrics excludes Ansell Seremban and Ansell Kovai. 3. 2024 Ansell Sustainability Report; June 2024, ISO 14064-1: 2018 external audit by Control Union, ref.period 7/2023 - 7/2024 4. Intertek, Zero Waste to Landfill certificate 5. SGS ISO Certificate 6. BSI ISO Certificate 7. DNV ISO Certificate 8. SIRIM ISO Certificate 9. 2024 Ansell, Sustainability Report, ref.period 7/2023-6/2024
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