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Net Zero means balancing any greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions we produce with those we remove or offset so that our impact on the climate is effectively zero. In 2022, we set a target of reaching Net Zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. Scope 1 emissions are those produced directly from our own operations, whereas Scope 2 emissions are those that come indirectly from the energy we use.
Since setting our target in 2022, we’ve taken big steps forward and have documented our progress in our annual Sustainability Reports.
We've committed to setting near-term, company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). We’ve also expanded our Net Zero ambitions to include Scope 3 emissions, which covers our entire value chain, and this new net-zero target has been approved by the SBTi.
We’ve implemented several projects to reduce our emissions, including installing biomass hot water generators powered by renewable fuel, and solar panels that generate renewable energy, at plants in Sri Lanka and Thailand. We’re also implementing best practice energy management standards throughout our operations: seven of our fourteen plants are now certified to ISO 50001, an internationally recognized standard for energy management systems. We reached 50% renewables in our total energy mix in FY 2025, helped by the fact that 58% of electricity used in our plants is renewable and nine out of fourteen Ansell plants use 100% renewable energy. Finally, in absolute terms, we lowered our Scope 1 and2 emissions from 250,784 tCO2e in FY24 to 227,904 tCO2e in FY25.
Our Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which come from our operations, are verified in accordance with ISO 14064. We account for all activity-based emissions within our operational control, and these are independently audited on an annual basis by Control Union, an external verification body.
Scope 3 emissions are indirect GHG emissions that occur within a company’s entire value chain. They include emissions from the materials we buy and how our products are:
Scope 3 emissions make up the majority ofour climate impact, so factoring them into our net-zero targets is essential.
For our own operations, our target is still to reduce 90% of our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY 2040.
Scope 3 emissions are much broader and more complex: they involve our suppliers, logistics partners, distributors, and even how our products are used and disposed of by customers. Because of this, we’ve updated our net-zero target year for Scope 3 emissions to FY 2045 in line with science, ambition and responsibility.
To meet this ambitious target, we're taking actionacross several key areas:
As a company whose net-zero targets have been approved by the SBTi, we’re committed to measuring and reporting progress against targets. Our emissions-related performance is verified using standards such as ISO 14064 and then published annually in our Annual Reports and Sustainability Reports.
When we reduce our emissions, especially in Scope 3, we also reduce the emissions embedded in the products our customers buy from us. This means that our climate action directly supports our customers’ sustainability goals, helping them to reduce their emissions and strengthen their own net-zero plans.
We’re aligning with global initiatives such as the SBTi, RE100 (a commitment to 100% renewable energy), and EP100 (a commitment to measuring and reporting on energy efficiency improvements). Our approach to sustainability is more than compliance; we're leading by example, setting ambitious targets and taking action.