Sustainability Solutions for the Healthcare & Medical Devices Sector
Driving sustainable innovation, regulatory compliance, and ESG performance across the healthcare and medical device value chain.
Intertek’s Sustainability Solutions for Healthcare and Medical Devices support manufacturers, suppliers, and healthcare providers in embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across product design, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution. Our expert services help organisations reduce their environmental footprint, ensure supply chain integrity, and align with global sustainability frameworks—all while maintaining patient safety and product performance.
Our Services
Intertek conducts ESG assessments tailored to the healthcare and medical device sector, evaluating performance in areas such as:
- Energy and water usage
- Hazardous waste management
- Ethical sourcing and labour practices
- Corporate governance and risk mitigation
We also provide support for sustainability disclosures aligned with frameworks like GRI, SASB, and the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Our ISO 14040/44-compliant Life Cycle Assessments evaluate the environmental impact of devices and medical packaging, from raw material extraction to disposal. LCA insights support design for sustainability, regulatory submissions, and environmental claim substantiation.
Intertek helps organisations in the healthcare and medical device industry measure and manage their carbon emissions across the full value chain. Our services cover:
- Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculations for Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (energy-related), and Scope 3 (indirect) emissions
- Identification of emissions hotspots within manufacturing, supply chain, and product lifecycles
- Verification of carbon footprint data to recognised standards such as ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol
- Support with carbon reduction strategies and claims related to carbon neutrality or net-zero goals
Our expert-led assessments provide the transparency and credibility needed to meet regulatory requirements, respond to investor expectations, and demonstrate environmental leadership in a competitive market.
We assess and optimise healthcare packaging for recyclability, material efficiency, and environmental impact—balancing sustainability with sterility, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Intertek supports circularity in medical manufacturing with solutions such as:
- Material recovery and reuse assessments
- Recycled content verification
- Take-back program evaluation
We help clients identify and phase out hazardous substances, comply with regulations like REACH and RoHS, and implement safer alternatives for both products and packaging.
Intertek offers customised training programs to strengthen internal knowledge and support teams in implementing sustainable product development, ESG reporting, and responsible sourcing practices.
As a trusted partner to the global healthcare industry, Intertek offers decades of technical and regulatory experience. Our Total Quality Assurance approach provides end-to-end support—ensuring your sustainability efforts are rigorous, credible, and aligned with industry standards. We help you:
- Innovate responsibly without compromising compliance
- Improve environmental performance across the product lifecycle
- Build trust with regulators, investors, and patients
Related Services
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Medical Devices Auditing and Certification Services
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
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ESG Assurance
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European REACH Regulation Services
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RoHS Product Certification Services
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Sustainable Packaging Solutions
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Intertek CarbonClear – Independent Carbon Intensity Certification Program
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Social Responsibility Solutions
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Supply Chain Due Diligence
ESG Solutions
Our background and industry-leading knowledge of sustainability can help the medical device and healthcare sectors thrive in the evolving global marketplace. With our in-depth understanding of global standards and regulations across the industry offers our clients a complete ESG Data and Reporting solution. Our science-based expertise gives you assurance you to pursue your ESG initiatives confidently.
ESG Reporting and Advisory Solutions
The demand for clear and transparent Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) information is growing as government regulation increases and stakeholder expectations rise.
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