Reducing Carbon Footprints, Improving Healthcare Outcomes

Climate change affects multiple aspects of health, including the spread and management of infectious diseases like tuberculosis. It influences the environmental and social factors related to TB, making it crucial to adapt our healthcare technologies and operations.

Our response: In alignment with the SDGs, the UN Global Compact, B-Corp, and the Million Lives Collective, we are committed to sustainability and environmental protection while leading technological advancements to support health equity for all.

Reduced chemical waste and carbon emissions

  • Digital X-rays significantly reduce the environmental impact of traditional analog film-based systems, which often require a long supply chain and contribute to increased CO2 emissions.
  • By shifting to digital imaging, the carbon footprint is lowered.
  • Additionally digital X-rays eliminate chemical processing, minimizing hazardous waste and environmental contamination. This transition enhances sustainability and provides a cleaner, more efficient solution for screening.

Solar-powered X-ray systems

  • Our digital X-ray systems and mobile clinics are designed to operate in low-resource settings and can be charged with renewable solar energy with our power packs. This allows for reliable and sustainable operations even in remote areas in limited or no access to electricity while reducing CO2 emissions.

Energy-efficient X-ray systems

  • Our stationary digital X-ray systems, EasyDR and CompassDR, operate on single-phase power and standard 220-volt outlets, significantly reducing power consumption.
  • Combined with our solar-power pack solution, these systems enable up to six hours of continuous X-ray use, when the national grid is not accessible, enhancing energy efficiency, lowering operational costs, and ensuring sustainable operations.

Sustainable return and repair policy

  • We locally repair and reuse components like solar panels, thereby reducing waste, the need for new materials, and the carbon footprint from shipments.
  • Other electronic components are returned to the Netherlands for proper handling and refurbishment. This approach ensures we reduce our environmental impact while maintaining high standards of service and sustainability.

Efficient screening and resource optimization

  • High-throughput screening with digital X-ray and AI-powered CAD software enables faster processing of screening results in large populations. This reduces the resources required for follow-up visits and testing logistics. Early and accurate detection reduces the overall need for extensive medical interventions, saving resources over time.

Reduction in use of confirmatory tests

  • Pre-screening with digital X-rays and CAD saves resources and reduces energy consumption by optimizing the use of cartridges and reagents.
  • This approach reduces the need for consumables, lowers manufacturing demand, and decreases medical waste. It also minimizes the energy footprint associated with sample transport and processing.

Sustainable office practices

  • Equipment: We use Energy Star appliances, automatic sleep modes, and after-hour timers to cut energy consumption.
  • Lighting: Includes natural light, compact fluorescent bulbs, occupancy sensors, dimmers, and task lighting to optimize energy use.
  • HVAC: Our systems (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) have programmable thermostats, timers, sensors, shaded walls, and double-paned windows to boost energy efficiency.
  • Energy sources: Our gas comes from residual wood chips, and electricity from sustainable sources like wind and solar.