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Kerecis’s Sustainability Journey

Sustainability is

Mission

To become the world leader in tissue regeneration by sustainably harnessing nature’s own remedies

Vision

To extend life by supporting the body’s own ability to regenerate

Values

Compassion
Curiosity
Integrity

Top 10 Facts on the Nature of Kerecis

At Kerecis, authenticity isn’t just a word—it’s our way of life. We pride ourselves on being genuine, ensuring that our products are natural and free from harsh chemicals, and our manufacturing processes are powered entirely by renewable energy.

About Kerecis

Kerecis is a medical-device company founded to develop sustainable, science-driven treatments, to address global health issues. In pioneering the use of fish tissue and fatty acids within the globally expanding cellular therapy and regenerative tissue markets. We are driven and guided by our core values of compassion, curiosity, and integrity.

An island rich in history as a fishing nation, leader in sustainable and responsible fisheries of clean oceans

Fish skin previously considered waste given true economic value

BioTech facilities run on 100% clean energy and no harsh chemicals

Only approved manufacturer of fish skin based medical device for tissue regeneration

Digital platform for increased productivity and superiorcustomer experience

Successfully treating patients all around the world, offering hope and healing

Kerecis is part of Coloplast, the leading global supplier of intimate healthcare products.

Industry Leadership in Low CO2 Emissions

Kerecis outperforms competitors with significantly lower CO2 emissions due to:

Renewable Energy-Powered Manufacturing

Facilities powered by renewable energy (geothermal and hydro power)

Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Transportation

Ensures fossil fuel-free logistics, drastically reducing transportation emissions

Centralized Distribution for Efficiency

Reduces emissions by shortening transport routes and optimizing the logistics chain.

Minimizing Transportation Distances

Shorter transportation routes lower fuel consumption and reduce CO2 emissions.

Sustainable, Recycled Packaging

Reduces production impact and promotes recycling, closing the loop on packaging waste.

Sustainability

At Kerecis, sustainability is not just a goal—it is ingrained in our company ethos, guiding our daily operations and long-term strategies. Recognizing the importance of environmental responsibility, we have taken significant steps to reduce our ecological footprint, from sourcing materials to minimizing waste in production.
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The Nature of Kerecis

At Kerecis, sustainability extends beyond data points and objectives, it's woven into our daily practices.

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From the town of Ísafjörður in northwest Iceland, Kerecis develops, manufactures, and distributes patented fish-skin medical devices that support soft tissue regeneration in the body, with regulatory approvals in the United States, Europe, and beyond.

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