Environment and Planet
As a provider of disposable products, we take responsibility for our part in tackling issues related to the environment. Our goals are set and we are in the process of mapping our journey to fulfill our 2030 climate targets.
Together for Change
We aim to reduce our environmental impact by minimizing our use of fossil and virgin resources, promoting ecolabeled products, and assisting our customers with their visions for the future.
CASE
Diaper System 2030
Each year, diapers generate around 50-100,000 tons of waste in Denmark.
At ABENA, we are trying to do our part to minimize this amount.
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Transforming the Diaper System
In March 2024, we joined forces with the University of Southern Denmark, Design School Kolding, Aarhus and Odense municipalities, and Odense Renovation to uncover the possibility of making Denmark's diaper system more circular by 2030.
Testing New Technologies
In Växjö, Sweden, we are testing a technology that optimizes the airflow from our ventilation system.
Approaching circularity - Reusing single-use textiles at hospitals
ABENA is tackling the challenge of residual waste in healthcare through an innovative pilot project in Denmark. By exploring the reuse of disposable textiles from hospitals, we aim to increase circularity and transform waste into new raw materials, while maintaining the high hygiene standards required in the sector.
Recycling the Core
In 2024, we acquired a Core Cleaning Machine, which allows us to separate waste cores from tissue and PE used in the production of laminate and protective sheets.
Reducing Emissions from Distribution
In 2023, we cut CO2 reductions from distribution to customers in Germany by 2.38 tons.
New system to recycling microfibers
In close collaboration with Nordisk Microfiber (NMF), ABENA has introduced a new recycling system for cloths and mops made from microfiber. The system is called TAKE BACK.
Bringing Ecolabeled Products Closer to Customers
In April 2024, ABENA A/S became members of the Network for Ecolabeled Procurement, facilitated by Ecolabelling Denmark.
Ma Petite Planète
In 2024, we carried out 1,089 challenges related to environmental care as part of the global initiative - Ma Petite Planète.
Optimized palletizing improve costs and climate impact - 80 trucks a year saved
In Aabenraa, Denmark, ABENA’s production facility has just finished a successful pallet optimization project. Now, economic and environmental benefits are gained by optimizing product packaging. In fact, last year, the same amount of products were shipped in 80 fewer containers for one of ABENA’s customers. That saved the customer 4% in the landed cost price.
Changing to LED
Throughout 2023, ABENA is replacing all lamps in the warehouse and production facilities in Denmark.
Repair your broken cardboard box
In May 2022, ABENA started using stickers to repair broken cardboard boxes.
Climate change
The production of disposables requires a vast amount of energy, just as long logistics routes also cause additional GHG emissions.
We seek to lower CO₂ emission levels in our supply chain (including scope 1, 2, and 3) and improve our use of raw materials.
Circular economy
Disposables are currently not geared for a circular future. Legislations are tightened and the technologies to handle full circularity are still to be developed.
We want to improve waste recycling and focus on integrating recycled materials into our products.
Certificates and ecolabels
It can be difficult to find products that take social, environmental, and economic factors into consideration.
We want to make it easy to make fact-based decisions when purchasing our products. By certifying our products and production methods, we help our customers choosing their right products.
"We take concrete steps to reach our targets"
“I like that ABENA not only talks about making a difference, but actively takes concrete steps to reach the climate targets – for instance in the form of product adjustments and developing the protective wear assortment."
- Minna Boman, ABENA in Finland
Towards 2030
Explore our progress towards reaching our 2030 targets in our latest ESG report.
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Life cycle assessments
With our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool, we can calculate the environmental footprint of our products.
We can compare different combinations of raw materials, packaging solutions, transportation methods, and end-of-life handling, so you get to choose your products based on your vision.
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