At Unimed Electrode Supplies Limited, we recognise the importance of reducing our environmental impact and supporting a more sustainable future for healthcare. We are proud to share our Net Zero Commitment Statement and Carbon Emissions Statement as part of our ongoing sustainability journey.
Net Zero Commitment Statement
Unimed Electrode Supplies Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
To support this commitment, we aim to:
- Measure and monitor our Scope 1, Scope 2, and relevant Scope 3 emissions annually
- Maintain zero operational Scope 1 emissions
- Reduce waste and improve recycling throughout our operations
- Improve packaging sustainability
- Reduce energy consumption and transport emissions where possible
- Work with suppliers and partners to support sustainable practices
We will review our carbon reduction progress annually and continue to identify opportunities to reduce our environmental impact.
| Environmental Target | Target Date |
|---|
| Continue annual carbon reporting and monitoring |
Ongoing since 2024 |
| Measure and review Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 emissions annually |
Ongoing |
| Develop a customer recycling solution through pyrolysis partnership |
2027 |
| Support reduction of customer disposal emissions through alternative recycling methods |
2027 onward |
| Improve sustainability of product packaging and waste reduction initiatives |
2030 |
| Achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions |
2045 |
Unimed Electrode Supplies Ltd is currently exploring a partnership with a specialist recycling provider using pyrolysis technology. Initial projections provided by the recycling partner suggest the process may reduce associated disposal emissions by approximately 70–80% compared with traditional disposal methods.
Carbon Emissions Statement
Unimed Electrode Supplies Limited is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2045.
Emissions have been calculated in accordance with PPN 006/21, the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, SECR requirements, and UK Government conversion factors, with support from Litmus Sustainability.
For the 2024 reporting period, total emissions were 84.07 tCO2e, comprising:
- Scope 1 emissions: 0.00 tCO2e
- Scope 2 emissions: 1.20 tCO2e
- Scope 3 emissions: 82.87 tCO2e
Unimed Electrode Supplies Ltd currently reports zero operational Scope 1 emissions and is committed to maintaining this position as part of its wider 2045 Net Zero commitment covering Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 emissions.
The organisation has identified key reduction initiatives including reducing air freight, supplier engagement, product recycling initiatives, packaging sustainability improvements, and emissions data improvement projects.
Our Full Carbon Reduction Plan