REYKJAVIK, Iceland,
Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Össur
(Nasdaq: OSSR), a global leader in the orthotics and prosthetics
(O&P) industry with a rich history of ground-breaking
innovations, announced today that the company will be carbon
neutral in 2021, its 50th anniversary year. Originally
founded in February 1971, the company
has demonstrated successful growth since its initial public listing
in 1999.
A leading innovator in the prosthetics and bracing and supports
field, Össur has been actively working towards a carbon neutral
operation. In 2021, the company will be carbon neutral for energy
and fuel consumption, waste generation, business travel,
transportation of goods, and electricity consumption of finished
goods suppliers. This represents direct and indirect emissions
(Scope 1 and 2) and selected Scope 3 emissions, according to the
Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
"We care about the environment and take our responsibility
seriously. We have been actively working on establishing a good
overview of the Company's carbon footprint and are proud to
commemorate the Company's 50th anniversary by becoming
carbon neutral," said Jon
Sigurdsson, President and CEO of Össur, who has led the
company for 25 years. "As part of our larger commitment to
sustainability, we are contributing to the UN Sustainable
Development Goals and Climate Action is one of four UN Sustainable
Development Goals we have chosen to focus on. The others are Good
Health & Well-being, Gender Equality, and Responsible
Consumption and Production."
Össur will continue to reduce emissions, improve energy
efficiency, source all electricity from renewable sources and
offset remaining emissions by supporting emission reduction
projects. The company has partnered with First Climate, a leading
service provider of carbon emissions management, to achieve carbon
neutrality in 2021.
"As a company, Össur remains focused on supporting a better
quality of life for all, not only through excellent products and
services but also through our contribution to social responsibility
and sustainable development. As much as we have already
accomplished over the past fifty years, we aspire to do even more
as we continue to help people live a life without limitations,"
Sigurdsson said.
Further information:
Edda H. Geirsdottir
VP Corporate Communications & PR
egeirsdottir@ossur.com
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