During the year, Mips has divided the focus area “our products” into two categories: our products related to environment and our products related to helmet safety.
Mips constantly strives to limit its impact on climate and the environment. The dominant part of Mips’ greenhouse gas emissions is related to raw materials and energy consumption in the manufacturing of Mips’ solutions. Mips continues its efforts to increase the share of recycled materials in its products and to encourage energy-related measures at its manufacturing suppliers.
Reduced emissions per solution by an average of 18 percent since previous year.
Share of recycled materials in Mips´sold solutions increased by 16 percent in 2024.
Sustainable societal development is extremely important for us, we believe that our technology and products lead to a more sustainable society since they are designed to improve helmet protection for both recreational and professional use. Improved helmet protection leads to increased safety and security while reducing risk for both short-term and long-term sick leave, as well as permanent injury.
As we collaborate with many different partners, maintaining the high quality of our products is crucial. Our quality assurance process consists of several stages, both before the product launch and during production. After our approval of the helmet, the factory can start to mass produce the helmet equipped with our safety system. We always offer the factories assistance in production if they are new, or if they show they need and/or request support from our engineers.
It’s recommended to replace a bike helmet every 3-5 years, depending on usage and wear and tear. However, if the helmet has been involved in a crash, it should be replaced immediately, as the impact could have compromised its effectiveness in protecting your head.
Helmets are considered a safety item, which can make it challenging to determine the appropriate recycling methods. Regulations for recycling various materials may vary depending on the country or region in which you reside. Nevertheless, the fundamentals remain constant: attempt to remove as many helmet components as feasible for separation.