Learn about how CONMED’s Chihuahua-based team has set and achieved environmental goals and is making a sustainable impact!

In 2015, the Chihuahua site obtained its first Clean Industry Certificate from PROFEPA, Mexico’s federal system that aims to protect the country’s environmental integrity. The site was certified for complying with Mexico’s environmental regulations in addition to implementing multiple environmental sustainability projects. This certification is renewed every two years and the Chihuahua site is working towards their third re-certification now!

In addition to the Clean Industry Certification, the Chihuahua site has also voluntarily participated in the environmental compliance program of the State of Chihuahua for the past three years. In this program, companies are recognized by the state government for their projects related to good environmental practices.

Examples of CONMED Chihuahua’s environmental and energy saving projects include:

Reduced hazardous waste

-Helped save 34 trees and recycled 1.4 tons of solids

Changed lighting for interior and outdoor areas to LED lighting

-50,000 hours of energy consumption reduced

Removed dye penetration tests for more efficient alternatives

-Reduced of scrap, waste, and chemicals in dye tests

Implemented paper recycling stations

-Helped save 24 trees and recycled 6.7 tons of paper

Through these environmental certifications and related initiatives, the Chihuahua-based team is always seeking to improve, ultimately contributing towards a sustainable future while furthering our mission to enable healthcare providers around the world to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients through accessible CONMED solutions.