As 2025 concludes, Nocomed reflects on its mission to "Advance Sustainability Across the Healthcare Supply Chain" and considers future directions.
Key Sustainability Healthcare Stats
Three significant healthcare insights emerged from data collection in 2025:
- Global healthcare CO2 emissions represent at least 4.4% of total emissions, surpassing aviation sector output
- Approximately 4.2 million premature deaths annually result from outdoor air pollution
- Over 70% of healthcare carbon emissions originate from purchased goods and services (Scope 3.1)
Partnership and International Sustainability Go Hand-in-Hand
Across European conferences—including the 7th Nordics Conference on Sustainable Healthcare in Malmö, ABHI Sustainability Conference in London, and HealthTech Ireland Symposium in Dublin—collaboration emerged as essential. Green procurement dominated healthcare procurement discussions. Strong cooperation between healthcare organizations and HealthTech suppliers creates pathways for innovation and efficiency. The anticipated expansion of NHS Net Zero Supplier Requirements in 2027 to encompass all suppliers will likely motivate additional carbon reduction initiatives among HealthTech and pharmaceutical distributors.
Partnerships for Impact
Nocomed strengthened sectoral collaboration through partnerships with HealthTech Enterprise (UK) and Avem Market Solutions. The company received consistent backing from Enterprise Ireland, Dogpatch Labs, investors, and advisors, while participating in Enterprise Ireland's International Markets Week and Start-Up Day.
Life Science Sustainability Accolades
Nocomed received recognition through shortlisting for the Life Sciences Industry Sustainability Award 2025 and the Sustainable BioPharmaChem Company of the Year 2025 award.
Looking Ahead Towards Carbon Reduction
Nocomed supports customers like Kora Healthcare, who published their "first NHS-compliant carbon reduction plan" utilizing Nocomed's software platform. The company anticipates welcoming new customers in 2026 already committed to meaningful carbon reduction.