Launching new Embra® products: Pioneering sustainable solutions in healthcare

New additions to the Embra® line

Our newest Embra products continue to align with our commitment to environmental stewardship while ensuring high quality and performance.

• Embra® Emmy Apron: This apron is our next-generation apron in terms of material, where we, without compromising on quality, actively reduce the use of fossil raw materials. By embracing ISCC Plus certified bio-circular mass–balanced material which is linked to waste and residues rather than intentionally cultivated sources – we contribute to material circularity. This product is linked to 70% ISCC certified bio-circular material on a mass balance basis.
• Embra® AmpSnap: This ampoule breaker enhances safety and operational efficiency. Composed of over 70% biobased plastic, it reduces dependence on fossil fuels, and it encapsulates glass splinters, minimizing injury risks during ampoule opening.
• Embra® Examination glove, LATEX Flex: Crafted from FSC-certified natural rubber latex, these gloves offer flexibility and durability. The FSC-label signifies that latex has been harvested to benefit communities, respect wildlife, and the environment. By using responsibly sourced latex we support sustainable forestry.
• Embra® sterile nonwoven swabs: Made from 70% viscose, a renewable material, these non-woven swabs provide high absorbency and sterility, suitable for sensitive medical environments. The non-woven sterile swabs reduce impact compared to equivalent cotton-based products **.
• Updated Embra® Apron Bosco: Featuring a refined design without the green tint, these aprons are composed of over 70% bio-based polyethylene. The removal of the green tint also improves aesthetic appeal, and a life-cycle analysis (LCA)*** shows that CO₂e-emissions from Embra aprons are at least 20% lower than from our SELEFA® aprons.

Innovative production and commitment to environmental and social responsibility

Embra, inspired by "embrace", reflects our dedication to environmental and social sustainability. Each product is designed to minimize CO₂ emissions and/or utilize renewable materials, ensuring high-quality, ethically produced medical supplies for a sustainable future. Olof Bachman, Business Manager and Team Lead G&P at Evercare Medical, remarks, "Innovation is key to achieving our sustainability goals. Each Embra product meets strict ethical standards and undergoes rigorous quality checks. This is the Embra way."

Supporting healthcare providers

The Embra series not only reduces environmental impact but also empowers healthcare providers to deliver sustainable care. With these new products, Evercare Medical sets a benchmark for sustainability in healthcare. "These new Embra products not only enhance our portfolio but also provide solutions that meet the demands of modern medical practices", states Alexander Cullin, Managing Director at Evercare Medical.

The Embra products assist Asker Healthcare Group and customers in meeting their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets. By integrating these products, healthcare providers can significantly reduce their environmental impact and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, aligning with global ESG standards.

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Join us in our journey towards a sustainable healthcare system with Embra products, designed to meet today's needs while caring for the future. "Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering. Each Embra product symbolizes a step forward in reducing environmental footprint while maintaining the high standards of quality," says Johanna Pollnow, Marketing Manager at Evercare Medical.

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* Our Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) indicates that we can decrease the total energy usage in the production phase by 55% with this new method and reduce the overall CO₂e-emissions by 27% per glove. This is compared to an Evercare Medical SELEFA®- Sense Blue Examination glove of comparable thickness.

** By using viscose instead of cotton gauze, we can remove several parts of the production process that cotton requires such as weaving, bleaching and drying. This enables us to create a high-performance swab with a lower environmental impact than our SELEFA® swabs. Moving away from cotton gauze also reduces the water usage requirements in production. Life Cycle Assessment report, comparing gauze swab and non-woven swab.

*** The LCA was conducted in accordance with the internationally recognised greenhouse gas (GHG) protocols. The LCA has been reviewed by the Climate Neutral Group.