Sustainability in ABENA

Committed to improving quality of care for all generations since 1953.

 

Together, we make a difference

We drive our work with sustainability from within. We encourage ideas, knowledge sharing, and partnerships across our business operations because we believe that our progress will be most successful when we all play an active part.

We reserve the right to make any errors or changes in the data or cases presented on our sustainability websites. 

SBTI

Science-based climate actions

We follow the latest climate science to reduce emissions across our value chain. For you, that means a dependable supplier, traceable data, and documentation that strengthens your own reporting.

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Our stories

Dive into our stories and learn more about our best-practices from all over the world.

Redesigning the Thermal Jacket

In Denmark, regions and hospitals have a strong focus on reducing waste that is sent for incineration. This has led to a demand for products that can be recycled.

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Recycling the Core

In 2024, we acquired a Core Cleaning Machine, which allows us to separate waste cores from tissue and PE used in the production of laminate and protective sheets.

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Teamwork for the Sustainable Development Goals

In March 2023, bees, bird nesting boxes, insect hotels, apple trees, and currant bushes moved into ABENA Germany, Zörbig location.

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ABENA 20 years with the UN Global Compact

In November 2022, we marked our 20th year as a signatory to the United Nation’s Global Compact (UNGC).

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Do you know your products' footprint?

Our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool calculates each product’s footprint from raw materials to end-of-life. We turn data into clear decisions, so you can compare options, cut CO2, and meet your sustainability goals.

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Our commitment to quality of life

Because we care, we have made it our vision to provide quality of life to users of our products - always with sustainability in mind.

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UN Global Compact

We comply with the UNGCs principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. Each year we report on our progress.

 

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amfori BSCI

We endorse and apply the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct and require that our suppliers meet a long list of requirements.

 

Learn more about our supplier code of conduct

ESG 

ESG Report 2023/2025

Explore our progress on environmental, social, and governance responsibility in our latest ESG Report.

 

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