July 22, 2025- Marking the company’s fifth year since the launch of Medela Cares, Medela is proud to share the progress of its sustainability journey through its 2024 Medela Cares Impact Report.
Inspired by the priorities of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Medela Cares focuses on the areas where we can have the greatest impact—aligned with our business priorities and the global topics of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, synthesized into our three pillars of commitment: People, Planet, and Society.
Highlights from the 2024 Report:
- People: As part of Medela’s commitment to champion equity, the company is proud to report global female representation of approximately 60%, with 56.7% of leadership positions held by women across the company. Recognizing that equity thrives in a diverse and inclusive culture, the company fostered an inclusive workplace through initiatives like the LINC mentoring program and sustained strong employee engagement through recognition programs and global cultural events.
- Planet: Medela’s commitment to sustainability in packaging and operations led to a 37% reduction in virgin plastic across our retail packaging—surpassing our 2025 target. They achieved a 12% conversion to recycled cardboard and reduced CO₂ emissions by 331 tons through packaging and materials improvements. In addition, the company conducted a comprehensive revision of its Scope 1 and 2 emissions in alignment with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) to ensure year-over-year comparability, while also laying the groundwork for Scope 3 emissions tracking and the development of a detailed decarbonization roadmap.
- Society: Through the company’s ongoing partnerships, they have trained more than 100 midwives, supporting over 5,400 safe births to help combat maternal and infant mortality and malnutrition in under-resourced regions. At the same time, Medela continues to expand access to the latest scientific evidence in healthcare. In 2024, Medela’s educational initiatives reached over 34,000 healthcare professionals through Medela platforms, amplifying the commitment to equitable access to breastfeeding support and education.
To learn more about Medela’s sustainability journey and explore the full 2024 Impact Report, please visit www.MedelaCares.com.
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