A healthy planet and healthy people go hand-in-hand. Our mission to Break the Chain of Infection is deeply tied to the health and well-being of individuals, communities, and the environment. We are working to build a sustainable, circular economy while improving health and well-being around the world.
Bettering the health and wellness of people around the world through infection prevention and improved hygiene.
Creating a positive social impact in our local communities and in communities around the world.
Responsibly managing the environmental impact of our operations, while delivering more with less.
At the very heart of our business is our commitment to improving the health and well-being of people around the world.
By the end of 2020, our OHMS software recorded more than 45 million hand hygiene events in European healthcare facilities.
Responsibility e.V., an OPHARDT-connected non-profit, raises support for good hygiene and infection prevention in under-developed communities around the world. The group provides much-needed health and hygiene equipment for hospitals, schools, and other organizations in need.
Durable, high quality. Our stainless steel contains up to 80% recycled content.
Hygienic, autoclavable. Our aluminum contains up to 100% recycled content.
Open and closed systems. We use plastics from municipal recycling programs in a variety of pumps and bottles.
A variety of pumps and container combinations have been tested and certified recyclable by an independent, third-party certification body.
We are investing in renewable energy projects at OPHARDT with solar installations at our Canadian and Belgian plants, and biomass energy at our Irish plant.
At our sites in Ireland, Belgium, and Germany, we purchase Guarantees of Origin for our electricity supply mix. Our purchased electricity supply mix reached 73% renewable in 2020.
73%
OPHARDT Germany won third place in the Klimaretter-Lebensretter campaign in 2020.
At our Issum location in Germany, we restored an unused 1200 m2 field into a wild meadow. Today the meadow supports a variety of pollinator species and is maintained twice a year by grazing sheep.
Which dispensers have recycled content?
The X10, SanTRAL® Plus, contain recycled content. Many of our pumps are both recyclable and made with post-consumer recycled plastics.
How can I purchase OPHARDT products?
You can purchase them through distributors, through OPHARDT’s Customer Service, and, for a few products, online.
Where can I learn more about Responsibilty e.V.?
Please visit the website.