Preserving the health of the planet is essential to help our clients lead healthier lives, reduce costs and risks, and protect the wellbeing of our communities. We continuously consider technology and update our practices to become a carbon-neutral organisation.
Climate resilience: We curb global warming by reducing waste and GHG.
Positive power: We use energy efficientlyand switch to clean sources.
Becoming carbon neutral: We work to eliminate CO₂ emissions.
No more waste: We refuse unsustainable products and reduce, reuse, recycle and recover wherever possible.
Growing the circular economy: We redesign our ways of operating to keep materials in use for longer.
Safeguarding water: We use water responsibly to preserve this precious resource.
Understanding our environmental impact: We monitor data and manage our practices to protect biodiversity.
Having Zero Waste to Landfill by 2023.
Our Group Waste Management Policy outlines our objectives to refuse, reuse, reduce, recycle and recover. We follow stringent protocols to ensure waste management within the Group complies with all applicable legislation and regulations. During the reporting period, there were no incidents at our facilities or offices leading to significant spills.
24% of healthcare general waste in our Southern African operations is recycled, with a target of 77% by 2030.
To divert waste from landfill in Southern Africa, we are targeting increased recycling of healthcare general waste, with a goal of 77% by 2030.