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Mölnlycke Health Care inaugurates new global headquarters at GoCo Health Innovation City
The grand opening brought together business partners and thought leaders from industry, academia and healthcare. A highlight was a panel discussion entitled “Who should lead the transformation towards sustainable healthcare,” featuring: Petra Noreback, State Secretary to the Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Christian Cederholm, Chief Executive Officer of Investor AB Boubou Hallberg, Chief Executive Officer of Sahlgrenska University Hospital Jenny Nyström, Dean of Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg Emma Wright, Chief Medical Officer, Mölnlycke Zlatko Rihter, Chief Executive Officer, Mölnlycke The discussion underscored the urgency—and opportunity—of transformation towards sustainable healthcare, as well as the critical role of cross-sector collaboration to achieve this. Zlatko Rihter, CEO, Mölnlycke commented “We’re proud to open the doors of our new HQ for this special evening. Our move to GoCo Health Innovation City was driven by our ambition to foster partnerships to speed up innovation towards sustainable healthcare; and this was echoed by the panel who spoke about the importance of collaboration to drive true change that benefits both people and planet.” The new headquarters triples Mölnlycke’s laboratory space, significantly expanding its capacity for research and development. Designed for flexibility, collaboration and employee wellbeing, the headquarters sets a new standard for sustainable and future-ready workplaces. Positioned within one of Sweden’s most dynamic life science ecosystems, the facility enhances Mölnlycke’s ability to attract top global talent and co-create with health innovators. “This wonderful building is more than just bricks and mortar—it embodies the boldness and passion that define Mölnlycke,” Rihter added. “We’re excited to be part of a community that shares our vision of smarter, safer and more sustainable healthcare.” With this investment, Mölnlycke reaffirms its commitment to Sweden’s MedTech leadership—and to revolutionising care for people and planet. For more information, please contact: [Contact card] Sofia Lindqvist
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Mölnlycke Health Care’s long-term target to reach net zero emissions validated by Science Based Targets initiative
Mölnlycke has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050. Specifically, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 compared to the 2021 base year, and to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions by 97% per tonne of sold product within the same timeframe.* “This validation represents a critical step in executing our strategy to drive decarbonisation of healthcare. Reaching net zero demands measurable action, close collaboration, and innovation across the entire value chain. Mölnlycke is fully committed to working with its partners, suppliers, and customers to drive progress and deliver concrete outcomes”, says Caterina Camerani, VP Sustainability at Mölnlycke. The company to reach its near-term GHG emission reduction targets and achieved significant progress in 2024 with 100% of renewable electricity at all manufacturing sites and the headquarters, as well as a reduction of 40% in Scope 1 and 2 and 19% in Scope 3 GHG emissions** versus 2021 base year. *The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. **Scope 3 GHG emissions from the relevant categories (1,3,4,5), as validated by SBTi for near-term targets. For more information, please contact: [Contact card] Sofia Lindqvist
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Mölnlycke Health Care supports the Wound Care Collaborative Community initiative to improve wound dressing standards
This collaboration involves clinicians, materials management and procurement teams, regulators, and industry experts, aiming to enhance patient care through clinically relevant and consistent evaluations. Mölnlycke Health Care has been a steadfast supporter of the WCCC from the start, working alongside other major wound care players on the project to improve patient outcomes. In a recent publication in the Wounds journal, the WCCC calls for a new era of wound dressing standards rooted in clinical relevance, biological validity, and consistency across product development and evaluation. Standardised, meaningful testing is not just about better comparisons—it is about fostering innovation. A clear, testing framework that is shared by all stakeholders: Helps clinicians make better-informed decisions based on consistent, evidence-based product evaluations, recognised by various stakeholders Progresses industry design and drives refinement of products with real-world performance in mind Helps researchers and regulators agree on functional dressing properties that align with clinical needs and ensure that pre-clinical testing appropriately reflects these needs Dr. Sarah Griffiths Langbord, chair of the WCCC Gaps Dressing Standards Work Group, explains that the initiative has developed from an imminent need for standardisation. “Wound dressings are currently evaluated using various test methods, many of which are incompletely specified or insufficiently relevant to real-world wound care scenarios. This has resulted in individualised modifications by test users with no established best practices and no consistent baseline set of standardised tests for pre-clinical evaluations.” PhD Erik Nygren is Senior Scientist at Mölnlycke Health Care and one of several industry representatives on the work group. Nygren emphasises the importance of a unified framework to enhance the overall quality and clinical performance of wound dressing products. “During development, reliable, clinically relevant test methods are a prerequisite to achieve wound dressings with the right properties, which will meet true needs of clinicians and patients. By sharing knowledge and capabilities within the WCCC Gaps Work Group, we can accelerate progress and foster a unified community that benefits all stakeholders.” The WCCC urges the wound care community to get involved, as they need feedback from a wide range of stakeholders including clinicians, materials management and procurement teams, regulators, and industry experts. By identifying gaps in current standards, the WCCC can drive innovation in wound dressing development, shape research priorities, and highlight external funding opportunities to support pre-clinical research. Stakeholders can help the WCCC by taking a survey here: https://bit.ly/4cN7sIZ Read more about the WCCCs initiative to improve wound care standards here: https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/wounds/enhancing-patient-care-through-advanced-wound-dressing-standards-wound-care For more information, please contact: [Contact card] Sofia Lindqvist
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Mölnlycke Health Care publishes Annual report for 2024
“Our strong financial position and continued growth allow us to direct our future and continued investments. At the same time, it is clear that our strategy and previous investments have paid off, enabling close relationships with our customers working alongside them to handle the challenges of healthcare today,” says Zlatko Rihter, CEO of Mölnlycke. Highlights from the year: Continued strong growth at 7.4% compared to previous year and annual sales of EUR 2,064 million with improved profitability. The progress in becoming a leader in sustainable healthcare was recognised with a platinum medal from EcoVadis. Focus on transformation through partnerships commenced in 2024 with the acquisition of P.G.F. Industry Solutions, the strategic partnership with Ondine Biomedical Inc and strategic investments in MediWound and Siren. The joint venture Tamer Mölnlycke Care in Saudi Arabia has started production and there are plans for expansion in India and China. Download and read the full report on www.molnlycke.com/corporate/about/reports For more information, please contact: [Contact card] Sofia Lindqvist
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