Sustainability in the medtech sector

Promoting sustainability drives innovation and boosts the competitiveness of the Swiss medtech sector. It creates opportunities for resource-efficient products, resilient supply chains, and long-term access to markets. New regulatory requirements and growing customer and market demands are pressuring medtech companies to take action.

Swiss Medtech members can actively participate in our Sustainability Expert Group, which facilitates the exchange of practical knowledge and ensures the medtech sector is well-equipped to meet the challenges ahead.

Support from Swiss Medtech

Swiss Medtech assists its members by providing a practical toolkit, developed in collaboration with the industry. Coordinated instruments and standards facilitate implementation of sustainable practices – from the initial assessment through to reporting. Swiss Medtech also offers opportunities for networking and the exchange of experience.

Key focus areas

Swiss Medtech focuses on three topics of particular relevance to the Swiss medtech sector. They form the basis for a systematic approach to sustainability and address the most important requirements relating to the market, regulations, and the supply chain.