When organisations look for a manufacturing partner with proven environmental leadership, Quvara stands out as a class-leading performer. Our site has a track record of pushing sustainability standards forward year after year, demonstrating discipline, transparency, and continuous improvement. The site has been ISO14001 certified for over 25 years and is pushing to get ISO 50001 in 2026.
Our capabilities
When global comparison matters, the Quvara site delivers at the highest level.
Sustainability Excellence Award
Recognition of “Excellence” in the world of sustainability, is not easy and requires a strong, focused culture and total company commitment in every area of the business.
In 2025, we received the Global BD Sustainability Award, competing against more than 60 sites worldwide, achieving 7 out of 8 targets for 2030 ahead of schedule, and demonstrating solid plans for further advancement. Example projects include:
- Reduced compressed-air consumption for ionisers
- Lower plant lighting energy use through targeted fixtures and senors
- Reduced waste through more efficient quality control sampling practices
- War on waste resulting in >88% recycling and >99% landfill diversion
The site is now regarded as a benchmark for sustainability performance.
When sustainability needs to be measured, we track what matters
Key Measureables
When environmental governance requires clarity, we maintain a defined and transparent set of key measures, including:
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Energy reduction
- Hazardous and non hazardous waste reduction
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
- Recycling rates and landfill diversion
- Water use reduction
These metrics ensure that progress is visible, accountable, and continuously improving.
When improvement is needed, we use structured Kaizen to deliver real gains
Kaizen Teams
When waste, energy use, or emissions increase operational burden, we deploy Kaizen driven improvement events to identify root causes and build actionable solutions. Our Kaizen approach includes:
- Project Charters
- Current-state mapping
- Gap analysis
- Solutions development and implementation
At Quvara we have a mission to continuously improve sustainability to beat the targets and deliver ongoing savings to the site.
When the whole system must be understood, we apply End to End life cycle processes
Lifecycle Approach
For internal processes, we focus on every step from beginning to end, with a systematic, data-driven approach to eliminate waste in all forms. For external factors we work with suppliers and customers to assess the impact on the complete lifecycle of the project.
- Raw materials
- Energy intensity
- Sterilisation methods
- Packaging design and recyclability
- Product end of life
By analysing these factors, we make data driven decisions that reduce carbon footprint, decrease resource consumption, and maintain full regulatory compliance. It also strengthens OEM collaboration and supports ESG commitments across the product lifecycle.
When ESG needs a structured approach, we’re adopting EcoVadis to help further shape the business
Our capabilities
Quvara are adopting the EcoVadis framework to build and formalise the already major successes in Environmental, Social and Governance areas impacted by the business. It is helping coordinate, track and implement initiatives as well as providing additional global
benchmarking to drive yet further improvements across all areas of the business including deeper in supply chains.
- Assess and improve best in class responsible practices
- Create consistent, measurable standards across the business that are globally recognised
- Drive sustainability performance through customer and supplier partnerships
- Structure and improve our existing social programs such as Earth Week and recognise our charitable work and local community initiatives
By adopting the EcoVadis framework, Quvara are demonstrating our long-term commitment to improve our ESG credentials.
Why choose Quvara for sustainability
Because sustainability is not a standalone initiative – it is a core operational principle. Our structured approach, combined with rigorous measurement and a culture of continuous improvement, ensures we continue to lead in sustainable medical device manufacturing.
Our goal is to continuously set new standards.
- Sustainability is a core part of our business strategy
- Dedicated Kaizen teams, that continue to deliver improvements
- Commitment to the ECOVADIS framework
- Award winning team based on a culture of doing the right thing
- Collaboration with clients, suppliers and the community
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