Active work for a better environment

Moving toward a more sustainable and resilient future

Moving toward a more sustainable and resilient future

0%

Landfill waste

Generated at our two manufacturing sites

100%

non-fossile electricity

Used at our two manufacturing sites

81%

recycling of waste

Share of recycled scrap material compared to the total amount of waste material

Commitment to sustainability

By 2040, we aim to achieve net-zero carbon
emissions in our operations without
compromising patient safety.

Our Sustainability Roadmap provides a practical framework for steering short- and long-term sustainability work with clear focus areas, targets, and concrete actions.

Serres product innovation visualization (desired state).

Sustainable product innovation

Our innovation drivers include

  • Reducing the amount of materials used in products and packaging
  • Investigating and implementing recycled and renewable raw material sources in development
  • Making it possible for our product packaging materials to be recycled at the end of their life cycle
Circular Economy visualization at Serres.

Circular Economy Center of Excellence

In 2023, Serres and its sister companies launched a Circular Economy Center of Excellence to drive waste reduction, increase recycled content in products and packaging, and improve end-of-life recyclability.

We also have dedicated sustainability teams at both manufacturing sites in Finland.

Serres Suction bag being lifted from the suction canister.

Serres Suction bags: sustainable by design

The Serres Suction bag maximizes material efficiency with its ultra-thin and lightweight, yet highly durable design – allowing for four times more suction bags per box compared to similar products.

Transport box and dispenser box of Serres Sylva Suction bags.

Sustainable packaging material

We are committed to reducing our environmental impact through smarter packaging and efficient use of materials.

The Serres Sylva® Suction bag packaging is made from up to 90% recycled fibers, making it fully compatible with existing recycling streams.

Four people sitting in a meeting room smiling and discussing, in front of a screen that shows savings with Serres Nemo.

Carbon footprint calculation of a 2l Serres Suction bag

To understand and reduce our environmental impact, we went on a journey to evaluate the carbon footprint of our 2l Serres Suction bag’s entire life cycle. This case is a cradle-to-gate calculation from Serres factory at Kauhajoki to Rotterdam hospital in the Netherlands.

What’s up with sustainability

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Innovation to Impact: How Serres Embodies Sustainable Product Design

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Nurse holding up her hand with a ball that includes a Circular Economy illustration.

Unlocking the Potential of Hospital Plastics: A Smarter Path to Sustainability

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Nurse in the operating room smiling, heading about advancing sustainability in healthcare.

Serres 2024 Sustainability Report: Advancing Healthcare Sustainability

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