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Unlike many other vendors in the disposable glove industry, AMMEX is focused on delivering products and solutions through sustainable processes for our customers and operating our business in a responsible way. In 2024, we are committed to an agenda of achieving measurable targets.
Our approach focuses on environmental sustainability that can be measured, reported, and validated. Specifically, we are pursuing science-based, emission-reduction targets aligned with climate science. This involves measuring our operational carbon emissions.
To do this, we have measured our direct Scope 1 emissions—which includes all emissions generated directly, such as company-owned equipment or vehicle fleets—with the help of third-party emissions-reporting experts. We have also worked with third-party experts to measure our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all our direct operations—transportation, warehousing, travel, etc.—and utilized a GHG Protocol that meets the standards for a comprehensive GHG emissions inventory for a company.
In addition, AMMEX is a member of Sedex, an organization devoted to enabling businesses to assess their suppliers and improve working conditions and environmental performance in their supply chain. We participate in Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA), which helps to understand standards of labor, health and safety, environmental performance, and ethics within a business’ own operations or at a supplier site.
We will continue to share our sustainability commitments and track ongoing efforts. (See our Sustainability page here and download our Annual Sustainability Report here.)
Looking Ahead in 2024
We expect several market trends to continue throughout 2024: China’s continued growth in the disposable glove market, particularly involving nitrile and medical gloves. Technological transformation of glove manufacturing—more efficient and productive factories will make for a more competitive market. The market for disposable gloves will continue growth that started in the 1980s. Overall, we see continuous importance for several factors—fill rates, quality control, compliance, and service levels—and are always focused on servicing our customers and differentiating our capabilities in those areas.- Fill rates: AMMEX’s 98%-plus fill rates on our top products are driven by our broad network of manufacturers.
- Quality control: We insist upon 100% in-person factory inspections of every order and shipment.
- Compliance standards: You can be confident that your gloves are ethically sourced and meet required compliance standards.
- Customer service: Our goal is not only to support the transactional part of the business, but to build long-term relationships with our clients.