How we contribute
Asker’s position at the centre of the value chain creates a unique opportunity for us to drive progress in sustainability along with our partners and suppliers, and also to develop our own product range to help lessen climate impact.
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Healthy Communities
Wearables and AI to support emergency staff
Supporting emergency care personnel in difficult situations is the focus of a project exploring how to combine wearable tech and artificial intelligence (AI).
Caring for the tiniest, most vulnerable patients
QRS Healthcare, one of Asker’s companies, played a critical role in the successful implementation of an innovative IV therapy solution at a children’s hospital in the Netherlands.
Digital solutions simplify care professionals' work
Using digital solutions, Asker can make it simpler for patients and care professionals to find the right product and thus reduce costs and make the care professional’s work more efficient.
Healthy Planet
Exploring improved energy efficiency methods
In line with Asker’s ambition to support its customers and the healthcare sector in Europe to reduce the climate footprint, Evercare Medical is investigating methods to improve energy efficiency in the manufacturing of examination gloves made from nitrile.
Taking the lead on more sustainable procurement
Several healthcare organisations in Europe are taking the lead on more sustainable procurement. The public sector in the Nordic countries is relatively far ahead of the game, and Oslo municipality is a shining example.
Innovation and collaboration for reduced impact
Innovative solutions and collaboration are needed throughout the entire value chain in order to respond to today’s and tomorrow’s environmental and social challenges. For the last few years, Evercare Medical has been developing a range of products that reduce negative environmental and social impact.
Healthy People
Own audit office has a positive impact
Many countries have adopted laws intended to deal with poor working conditions and environmental pollution. Unfortunately compliance with these laws is sometimes inadequate. To ensure the compliance of third-party manufacturers, Asker has its own audit office based in China, India and Malaysia.
Supporting migrant workers in Malaysia
South-east Asia is a central hub for the medical glove industry, with Malaysia and Thailand producing 83 per cent of the global supply. When Asker began conducting audits of third-party manufacturers in the region in 2013, the Group identified significant health and safety risks for migrant workers employed in glove manufacturing facilities.