Congratulations to our portfolio company, Optegra Eye Health Care, on publishing its first sustainability report! 🌿 This report outlines Optegra’s progress to date on implementing its sustainability strategy. MidEuropa looks forward to continuing to support Optegra in all three of the company’s core ESG pillars of: Patient, People, and Planet. #privateequity #sustainability #esg
This month sees the launch of Optegra’s first group-wide Sustainability Report. This pivotal document marks a key milestone in our ongoing commitment to sustainability, underscored by our adherence to the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). In December 2023, our board proudly endorsed our initial ESG strategy, which consists of three fundamental pillars: Patient, People and Planet – all bolstered by robust governance. Since then, through our partnership with MidEuropa we have seen solid, organic growth and sustained operational excellence. Thanks to their positive influence, and our internal ambitions, our dedication to sustainability permeates every facet of our operations and extends to the communities and individuals we serve. From reducing surgical waste and mitigating the impact of used contact lenses, to minimising emissions from patients travelling to appointments, to paperless patient records and energy efficiency across all out sites —there is much we can do to curb the effects of our operations on the environment around us. To operate a longstanding, sustainable business, we must be part of the solution towards a viable, sustainable planet, at the same time supporting public healthcare systems with achieving their goals. Therefore, we have committed to align with the UK’s NHS England ambitious 2040 net-zero target for direct emissions and 2045 target for indirect emission. We have also signed a commitment with the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) to achieve net zero emissions across the industry. Looking ahead, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide top-tier patient care while simultaneously minimizing our environmental footprint and making a positive impact on our communities. To access the full report click here: https://lnkd.in/eQq5neiZ