Laerdal Medical
Case
Driving Sustainability Through Strategic Materials and Recycling
How can Laerdal Medical reduce the environmental impact of their medical products by making data-driven decisions on material use and recycling processes?
Challenge
Laerdal Medical faced a lack of concrete data to evaluate the environmental effects of their production and recycling decisions. This hindered their ability to measure CO2 emissions and optimize sustainability efforts across the lifecycle of their products, particularly the SimMan 3G training unit.
How We Collaborate
Terravera partnered with Laerdal Medical to analyze the environmental footprint of their products. By leveraging the TerraLight platform, we:
Mapped the full lifecycle of the SimMan 3G, focusing on recycling and transportation.
Identified key emission hotspots, with transportation contributing the largest share.
Delivered a robust model for assessing material choices and recycling impact.
Enabled strategic decisions by translating complex data into actionable insights.
Impact
Our collaboration empowered Laerdal Medical to:
Cut CO2 emissions by 110 kg per SimMan 3G unit.
Optimize recycling processes with measurable results.
Strengthen their sustainability profile by communicating improvements backed by data.
Make informed, future-proof decisions that align with their commitment to saving lives sustainably.
