Supporting
Sustainability in
Healthcare
We recognise that hospitals face increasing pressure to meet environmental goals. That’s why we’ve built sustainability into our processes, helping hospitals reduce their carbon footprint through responsible sourcing and operations.
Sustainability is central
to everything we do.
We prioritise British manufacturing and use locally sourced materials whenever possible. This reduces transport emissions and supports the UK economy. In addition, our Somerset facility uses renewable energy, with on-site solar panels and wind turbines generating 15% of our total electricity needs.
As a result, we are already ahead of schedule on our Carbon Reduction Plan. We are constantly reviewing and improving our practices. For example, we have replaced bleached packaging with unbleached, recyclable materials. We have also shifted away from printed product literature to digital alternatives, reducing unnecessary paper use.
Since 2021, we’ve planted over 7,500 trees in the UK and Africa to support long-term carbon offsetting. These efforts reduce our environmental impact and help our customers meet their sustainability targets.
Sustainability Journey
Made in the UK
Purple Surgical remain one of the only manufacturers of surgical instruments and devices in the UK.
7,500+ Trees planted
7,500+ trees planted in the UK and Africa since 2020 with our partner charity, International Tree Foundation.
80+ Tonnes of plastic removed from our oceans
More than 80 Tonnes of plastic has been removed from our oceans since 2020 with our partner charity.
Packaging made from sustainable resources
Packaging has been updated and is now made from sustainable resources, reducing single use plastic by as much as 100%.
Wind and solar energy installed
30% of our energy is now provided by renewable sources.
Company cars are now electric
All of the company cars that we offer our employees are now electric vehicles.
Carbon reduction projects put into place
Carbon reduction projects commenced with Enistic Environmental Consultancy to better understand and measure our carbon footprint and put together a robust plan.
PPN 006 (06/21) Compliant
Purple Surgical Are Now PPN 006 (06/21) Compliant.
Carbon reduction plan: Projected Vs Actual
We are ahead of schedule to becoming Carbon Neutral by 2050.
Hospitals looking to align with NHS Net Zero and similar initiatives can rely on Purple Surgical as a proactive, environmentally responsible partner. Our approach goes beyond compliance. We take practical steps to support healthcare systems in building more sustainable supply chains.
By choosing Purple Surgical, hospitals don’t have to choose between performance and sustainability. We deliver both without compromise.
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