A choice that matters
The choices we make in life affect how it turns out. We all know that. When it comes to oral health, prevention is the most sustainable strategy we can adopt by shifting our focus from treatment to proactive care. To further promote health is to build a sustainable future, and the choices we make today will matter.
Sustainability Report 2025
Our professional health perspective and the efforts we make for people goes hand in hand with our ambition of integrating sustainability throughout our business. Read more in our sustainability report for 2025.
Our sustainability initiatives revolve around three core pillars: good product, good people and good practice. Each pillar aligns with the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework, adhering to reporting standards while reflecting our business.
Good Product
We concentrate on reducing our environmental impact by adopting innovative solutions, resource-efficient manufacturing practices and circular solutions.
Good People
We take social responsibility by educating about prevention and oral health. The well-being and work-life balance of our employees is fundamental.
Good Practice
Guided by our values, we prioritise transparent communication and ethical business practices. We emphasise on strong governance and regulatory compliance.
Framework for sustainability
Meet some of our colleagues as they talked about our three core pillars: good product, good people and good practice.
1965 - when it all began
This is the beginning of our sustainability journey. TePe is founded with the launch of the triangular wooden dental stick, which is made of Swedish wood and developed in collaboration with the Faculty of Odontology in Malmö, Sweden.
1993
Innovation for preventive care - the TePe Interdental brush is launched.
2016
TePe starts using hydro power. The production site is now powered by 100% renewable energy.
2018
A solar panel is installed - powering production and offices in Malmö and the UK. TePe launches the TePe GOOD toothbrush made with sugarcane.
2019
Starts to phase out virgin fossil material. Introducing a Life Cycle Assessment for purchased materials for self-produced product and packaging.
2020
TePe's cross-functional sustainability team is established. Honeybees find a new home on our roof.
2021
Linking 7 of the Global Goals to our strategy.
2022
All handles for the TePe toothbrushes and interdental brushes are from now on, made with renewable or mass balanced materials.
2023
Launching a toothbrush with a wooden handle and replaceable brush head and a dental floss made with recycled water bottles.
2024
Updated emissions reduction targets and greenhouse gas mapping of scope 1, 2 and 3.
2025
100% of the packaging should now include renewable, recycled or FSC-certified materials.
Goal 2030
Contribute to 25 million healthy smiles.
Goal 2050
Net zero.
