Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Overview
As our production and manufacturing increase to meet customer demand, we make it a priority to mitigate our environmental impact by identifying and implementing measures to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from our facilities, transportation and other aspects of our operations. Beyond our Southern California manufacturing facilities, we have expanded our product manufacturing capabilities to our European headquarters in Amersfoort, Netherlands. There, we constructed a manufacturing facility with state-of-the-art equipment and manufacturing processes, allowing us to ship our products directly to European customers while reducing our carbon footprint.
Our Carbon Footprint 2019
GHG Emissions Comparison
In 2019, Applied Medical’s GHG emissions increased by 17.25% compared to 2018, mainly due to a greater number of team members commuting longer distances. Comparatively, our overseas and interstate product transportation only increased by 5.6% because of our expanded manufacturing capabilities in the Netherlands.
Manufacturing In-House to Cut Freight-Related Emissions
Applied Medical designs, develops and manufactures our products in-house, without outsourcing, as part of our vertically integrated business model. By directly controlling and localizing our processes, we avoid freight-related emissions typically associated with outsourced manufacturing.
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Encouraging Sustainability with EV Charging Stations
Applied Medical has installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at our campus in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, providing team members with the opportunity to charge their personal vehicles at work and promoting sustainability among commuters.
Boosting Efficiency Through Thermal Heating
Our Amersfoort, Netherlands, facility utilizes a thermal heating system to heat and cool our building, reducing GHG emissions by 91% in the summer compared to traditional temperature control systems.
