Sustainability

We’re proud to announce that HARPS Global has been named a winner of the Forward Faster Sustainability Award 2026.

Forward Faster Sustainability Award 2026
Climate Action Winner

This recognition in the Climate Action category for “Operationalising Product Level Sustainability”, acknowledges our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) journey, highlighting our efforts to apply LCA at the product level—specifically our examination gloves portfolio. Behind this recognition is the dedication of cross-functional teams, and multi-stakeholder partners along the supply chain, working together to turn data, analysis, and intent into action.

HARPS awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal

HARPS was awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing us among the top 15% of companies assessed globally. This achievement builds on and reflects our continued progress across environmental, social, and ethical performance.

The EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments, evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement, helping us identify strengths, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement across our operations and value chain.

HARPS Global Sustainability Report 2024

We are committed to preserve for future generations
Sustainability is our responsibility

HARPS Global has a very specific focus on sustainability. Our group-wide stringent benchmarks are derived from the group-wide code of conduct and encompasses a globally applicable sustainability strategy that includes targets in the fields of energy, emissions and diversity, as well as business ethics and the sustainable design of the supply chain. All of those apply globally. Our strategy encompasses these four areas: 

  • Environmental issues
  • Employee and social issues & respect for human rights
  • Social & environmental issues
  • Anti-corruption & anti-bribery
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Committed to Sustainable Growth.
We are aware of our responsibility towards customers, suppliers, shareholders, society, and the environment. We handle our resources carefully, treat our employees with respect, and consider the consequences of our actions at all times.

Constantly improving our energy efficiency

Glove production processes requires a certain amount of energy. Therefore, we are committed to optimizing energy consumption and constantly seeking to improve efficiency within our manufacturing operations.​

At the same time, we are also committed to reducing our carbon footprint by measuring our emissions across all the emissions sources based on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and get our data audited in line with ISO 14064 standards. We are striving to reduce the GHG emissions through the strategic renewable energy adoption, process optimization and targeted conservation initiatives to reduce overall energy demand. ​

Our product, sempermed® green glove, delivers high performance while reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability. Its environmental impact has been evaluated through a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in line with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards, encompassing the full production lifecycle. Continuous improvements are actively implemented and optimized to further minimize its overall environmental footprint.

WRAP Certification

We are proud to announce that all our entities have successfully achieved WRAP Certification. This accomplishment reflects our unwavering commitment to ethical manufacturing, responsible business practices, and adherence to internationally recognized standards in workplace compliance.

Amfori BSCI Audits

We are pleased to announce that we have successfully undergone Amfori BSCI audits for all entities. This milestone reflects our strong commitment to ethical business practices, respect for workers’ rights, occupational health & safety and continuous improvement across our operations.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO REDUCING OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

By thinking ahead and consuming less, we are able to do more to minimize our global footprint with every step we take. Our focus on environmental sustainability drives innovative production and distribution practices that lead to greater efficiencies, resulting in less waste, reduced emissions, and a healthier planet for future generations.