Environmental Protection Award
This award acknowledges a supplier for their notable environmental activities that lead to the protection of the environment.
2024 Supplier Sustainability Awards
Honouring the sustainable practices and initiatives of our suppliers
Sustainability is important to us at Laerdal. We firmly believe that a sustainable business is run by people, and we want to do the right thing for people and the planet. It is important for us to work with suppliers who share the same values and beliefs.
As part of our growing commitment to promoting long-term benefits around the world, we have been recognising business partners who share our goals with our Supplier Sustainability Awards since 2022.
We recognise them in two categories: Environmental protection and social responsibility.
Social Responsibility Award
We believe that good social responsibility deserves great recognition! For this award, we wish to recognize a supplier that is making a big difference in this area.
2024 Award Winners
Environmental Protection Award Winner
DSV Logistics earned recognition for their exceptional commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing sustainable logistics practices. By transitioning shipments from air to sea, adopting eco-friendly barge routes to replace long truck journeys, and deploying electric trucks for local deliveries, DSV is driving meaningful environmental change.
We are proud to celebrate this partnership and DSV's unwavering dedication to creating greener, more sustainable supply chains.
Thank you, DSV, for driving innovation and sustainability in global logistics.
Social Responsibility Award Winner
We are proud to recognize Kitron as the recipient of our 2024 Social Responsibility Award. Kitron exemplifies outstanding commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on human rights, transparency, and gender diversity.
Their global community initiatives include supporting cancer research, advancing education, providing humanitarian aid, and leading local charity projects.
Congratulations to Kitron for their remarkable dedication to creating a positive and lasting impact.
2023 Winners
Environmental Protection Award Winner
Danhil Containers has been a great partner to Laerdal over several years with focus on optimizing the environmental footprint of our packaging materials. Danhil Containers have a good understanding of their environmental impact and work actively to improve their footprint across their value chain, by focusing on responsible resource use, energy, waste, recycling, and emissions.
Social Responsibility Award Winner
Varta has been our main supplier of batteries since 2014 powering many of our lifesaving products. It is reassuring for Laerdal to know that we can trust that our products are powered by batteries from a supplier that aligns with our own commitment to sustainable practices including the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the OECD Guidelines. Varta has also received the EcoVadis silver medal for their commitment to sustainability and with their focus on the UN SDG’s, we are very much in alignment with our dedication to sustainability.
2022 Winners
Environmental Protection Award Winner
Producing plastic is an immense challenge for many. However, SP Moulding has embraced the challenge with a comprehensive strategy.
They’re moving toward using 100% renewable energy in global production (a goal to hit by 2030). They have reduced overall emissions through increased usage of recycled plastics.
Lastly, they have implemented transparency measures which provide a clear view of their total environmental and social impact. They invite scrutiny in their usage of energy, water, raw materials, and Greenhouse Gas emissions.
Social Responsibility Award Winner
With a focus on the United Nations’ Global Compact and Guiding Principles, ATEA has an impressive target and code around social responsibility.
Their platinum rating from EcoVadis along with being active members of the Responsible Business Alliance, further displays their commitment.
Finally, their pledge to teach 1 million people about sustainability embodies the spirit of this award. ATEA’s focus on inclusivity and utilizing technology to reach the SDGs by 2030 sets the standard.
