Sustainability at DORC

"CSR is key to the transformation of DORC and the creation of sustainable growth."

- DORC Corporate Social Responsibility Policy

At DORC, we aim to take a leading role in driving sustainability in ophthalmic surgical healthcare. With nearly 5% of global net carbon emissions attributed to healthcare*, the medical industry, faces a significant challenge in environmental sustainability, and medical waste poses a substantial concern. We believe only a proactive, partnership-based approach can address this effectively.

We recognize the importance of critically evaluating our own environmental footprint first. That is why we set concrete, science based targets to reduce it. In line with the Paris Agreement, we commit to working with validated data and benchmarks to ensure measurable progress against our goals. At the same time, through our partnerships we contribute actively to the realization of the ultimate goal of circular healthcare, wherein waste is minimized, and resources are utilized efficiently.

OUR COMMITMENTS

AMBITIOUS TARGETS

We are aligning our sustainability goals with the Paris Agreement, so together we can limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensures that our plans are in line with the latest scientific recommendations and insights.

SUSTAINABLE SITES

We aim to transform our operational sites into models of sustainability. Through energy-efficient practices, waste reduction measures, active recycling initiatives and responsible resource management, we aim to create more sustainable work environments.

WASTE REDUCTION

DORC is committed to minimizing (medical) waste. Together with partners, we are exploring alternatives with lower environmental impact and implement strategies to reduce waste generation, promoting a circular approach to our product life cycles. An example is ECO-line, our line of refurbished surgical equipment.

TRANSPORTATION IMPACT REDUCTION

We are reviewing various options to reduce the environmental impact of transportation in our supply chain, e.g. by optimizing routes and considering more sustainable transport alternatives.

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION

We actively integrate sustainability into our development programs, ensuring that our surgical advancements in ophthalmic surgical healthcare are not only cutting-edge but also environmentally conscious.

OUR PARTNERSHIPS

To address the complex challenges on the road to circular healthcare we need collaborative efforts that transcend organizational boundaries. DORC is connected to several initiatives and collaborates actively on projects that drive innovation, share knowledge, and work towards a more sustainable future in healthcare together.

CIRCO

CIRCO activates – with support from the Dutch government – entrepreneurs and creative professionals to (re) design products, services and business models in order to subsequently do circular business.

ESCH-R

ESCH-R, a consortium of researchers from various Dutch universities and educational institutes, surgeons, and industry partners addresses the healthcare sector's environmental impact by accelerating the adoption of circular interventions in hospitals using the 10R framework.

X!LEAD

X!LEAD is an initiative powered by the Technical University Delft, and connects MSc graduate talents to businesses in diverse industries to drive innovation.