Össur’s largest impact on society is through the Company’s innovative products, research activities and expertise in the field of prosthetics and bracing and supports. Consequently, Össur’s greatest impact is on Goal 3, Good Health and Well-Being. Additionally, Össur will also contribute to Goal 5 on Gender Equality, Goal 12 on Responsible Consumption and Production and Goal 13 on Climate Action.
Össur’s sustainability vision is to provide products and services that contribute to good health, using responsible production methods and supporting climate action, while being a sponsor for gender equality.
Goal 3: Good Health and Well Being
Access to healthcare for elderly amputees
Össur’s main initiative supporting this goal is to design products that offer additional benefits for the elderly, increasing their independency and quality of life. To secure access and availability of these solutions, Össur works closely with healthcare professionals in its field.
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Goal 5: Gender Equality
Our Ongoing Commitment
Össur believes in diversity in its broadest sense and the importance of gender equality and women’s positive contribution to the workplace and the society.
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Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Reducing the environmental footprint of our products
Össur is taking a product-centric approach to environmental management and aims to reduce the product’s environmental footprint throughout the full lifecycle, from development, through production, use and disposal. Our approach is to start initiatives with selected product lines and expand into the portfolio going forward.
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Goal 13: Climate Action
Actively working towards a carbon neutral operation
Össur is committed to reducing its Greenhouse Gas Emissions and improving the efficiency of our energy and resource consumption.
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