Sustainability: Responsibility and Commitment of Mediclinics

At Mediclinics, we understand that sustainability is not just a law to comply with or a passing trend, but a corporate responsibility at all levels and a commitment to future generations. That’s why we have taken a steady step creating the Sustainability Department, which will be responsible for integrating environmental criteria applicable to Mediclinics across all areas of our organization and our value chain.

How do we consolidate our environmental commitment?

For us, it’s not just about complying with current regulations, but about anticipating the demands of the market, our clients, and all other stakeholders, constantly improving our environmental performance. One of the first actions carried out has been the development of our new Environmental Sustainability Policy, a document that will set out the framework, commitments and objectives guiding our evolution toward an even more efficient and responsible business model aligned with the environmental challenges we’re facing.

What role does the circular economy play in our business model?

We are committed to a sustainability built from within, through concrete actions that reduce our environmental impact without compromising the quality, durability or innovation that define our products. Within this context, the circular economy and responsible waste management become central pillars of our company: we aim to prevent waste from ending up in landfills or incinerators, and instead, focus on recovery and recycling as a way to reintroduce these materials into the value chain as new raw materials.

What actions are we taking to close the loop?

To bring this vision to life, we’ve defined a series of actions that aim to maximize recovery and recycling, minimizing packaging impact, reducing paper consumption, and extending the lifetime of our electronic products. We prioritize the use of recycled raw materials and ensure that our products’ components can be reintegrated into the production cycle. We also promote an efficient internal waste management, ensuring proper separation at the source, and we work with authorized waste managers to guarantee proper waste recovery.

How do we address our carbon footprint?

Another of our strategic pillars is the calculation and reduction of our carbon footprint. We believe that you can only improve what you know, which is why we’ve started by calculating our Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (indirect from electricity consumption) emissions, with the aim of getting familiar with the structure, procedures and key indicators. But we won’t stop there: our commitment is clear, and we’re actively working to expand the calculation to Scope 3 (other indirect emissions) as soon as possible, so we can fully understand the impact of our operations and supply chain in order to act with greater precision and responsibility.

And what about energy efficiency?

Aligned with our sustainability commitment, we are also exploring new ways to enhance the energy efficiency of our processes and facilities. This includes implementing more efficient technologies, optimizing our production systems and adopting practices to reduce overall energy consumption. We have the example of the new generation of hand dryers, which, compared to conventional hand dryers, reduce energy consumption by 95–97% and greenhouse gas emissions by 83–91%.

So… Where are we headed?

All in all, at Mediclinics we’re evolving towards a more responsible business model, combining innovation and efficiency with a strong commitment to environmental protection. We’re aware that sustainability is not a one-time goal, but a continuous journey that demands consistency, strategic vision and real commitment.

Ana Ruano
Sustainability responsible
Mediclinics S,A