Clinigen Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021-2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Products and Services
- Our People
- Responsible Business
Environmental Achievements
- Continued to comply with the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) regulations in the UK for reporting CO2 emissions. Began recording global emissions to enable a global GHG reduction target to be set in 2022-23.
- Completed and submitted disclosures to the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP) to provide better visibility externally across our environmental performance and measures.
- Improved ESG rating with MSCI (from BBB to A) and reduced risk rating with Sustainalytics (from medium to low).
- Initiatives to reduce environmental impact such as converting to reusable plastic totes and launching Foscavir Infusion Bags in the USA.
- Continued promotion of recycling across the Group and the Environmental Management System.
- Undertook a major global Freight RFP including assessment of bidders’ environmental credentials.
Social Achievements
- Developed and implemented a new Human Rights Policy.
- Developed, finalised and rolled out a global Job Grading Framework with fair pay management principles.
- Increased average training spend per employee by 10%.
- Put a further 110 staff members through Management Academy.
- Implemented a new module on diversity in Management Academy focusing on unconscious bias.
- Provided targeted Mental Health and Wellbeing awareness training to People Managers.
- Launched CALM (app).
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a new Group Risk, Ethics, Compliance & Sustainability Committee.
- Rolled out mandatory global training on Anti-Bribery and Corruption.
- Implemented the Verification Router Service in the US and supporting policies (US Suspect and Illegitimate Product Management Policy).
- Strengthened approach to due diligence screening of third parties, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, and ABAC.
- Developed a Global Sanctions Policy.
- Reviewed the Customer Verification process.
- Reviewed and updated the Group Tax Strategy.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Disclose against the ‘Task Force on Climate -Related Disclosures’ (TCFD) for the first time
- Complete a review of how we capture and report on waste and energy data at each of our locations globally
- Procure a British Safety Council audit of our ISO:14001:2015 accreditation
Short-term Goals:
- Develop global reporting capability of scope 1, 2, & 3 emissions and finalise our GHG targets
- Develop a sustainable procurement policy and practice including social and environmental clause into supplier contracts
- Complete a review of our Environmental Policy
- Roll-out a range of environmental initiatives globally through the establishment of a Global Operations Forum
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Foscavir Infusion Bags
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Access to Medicines
- Patient Safety & Quality
- Patient Advocacy
- Climate Change
- Biodiversity / Natural Capital
- Circular Economy
- Environmental Compliance
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Employee Engagement & Wellbeing
- Health & Safety (Zero Harm)
- Business Ethics & Compliance
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- ESG governance
- Data stewardship
Environmental Achievements
- Launched a 100kw Hybrid Solar Power system at Pretoria warehouse, securing 75% of energy needs through renewable sources.
- Committed to setting near and long-term targets with the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)
- Board committed to moving to 100% renewable electricity by 2030, with the UK&I now at 100%
- Installed 324 solar panels on the roof of our warehouse in Pretoria, minimising reliance on the grid and significantly reducing air pollution on site
- Developed Net Zero roadmap and identified focus areas for carbon reduction.
Social Achievements
- Launched NaviGATE, a new educational programme for rare disease patients and organisations
- Launched a new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Programme and Policy
- 55 Change Makers graduated our Leadership Management Programme
- Celebrated PRIDE and Women’s History Month with several events taking place globally
- Implemented a new Global Data Protection and Privacy Framework, including ROBUS data governance software
- Developed a new employee Code of Conduct, ready to launch next year
- 95% of employees have had training to support the mental health of their teams
- Member of The Valuable 500
Governance Achievements
- Implemented Aravo Third Party Risk Management software, enabling ESG screening of our supply chain and future compliance with CSRD reporting
- Implemented a global framework to effectively manage data, including a global data protection policy and sensitive data map.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
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Medium-term Goals:
- Obtain SBTi approval for near and long-term science-based targets by 2025
- Achieve a 42% reduction in absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030
- Transition all road transport to EVs powered by 100% renewable electricity by 2035
- Collaborate with major air freight carriers to ensure they are proactively seeking to move to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2031
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve Peakon True Benchmark Score of 7.8 in 2024
- Achieve Peakon True Benchmark eNPS of 24 in 2024
- Reduce Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) year on year by 20%
- Maintain or lower UK Gender Pay Gap Median of 5.8
- Screen >95% of suppliers and vendors on ESG criteria using Aravo by 2024
- Achieve an EcoVadis Gold Medal by 2025
- Achieve a CDP score of ‘B-’ or higher for supplier engagement rating by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Ukraine war destabilizing supply chains, energy prices, and food prices.
- Global inflation.
- Negative impact on the climate and the environment.
- Failure to ensure the health and safety of our people.
- Non-compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Continuity of power supply in South Africa.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a Net Zero roadmap.
- Collaborating with sustainability consultancy Seismic.
- Implementing a 100kw Hybrid Solar Power system at Pretoria warehouse.
- Collaborating with air and road freight carriers to transition to sustainable options.
- Improving data collection on emissions from logistics partners.
- Transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by 2040.
- Shifting to electric heating systems or biogas tariffs by 2040.
- Diverting 100% of waste away from landfill by 2040.
- Developing new ways of working to minimise waste and lower carbon emissions in clinical trials.
- Implementing a new Sustainability Supplier Engagement Programme (SSEP).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- ESG screening of suppliers using Aravo
- Implementation of a new Sustainability Supplier Engagement Programme (SSEP)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Certifications: ISO 14001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 10
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 16
Clinigen's sustainability commitments are aligned to several UN SDGs, reflecting the company's focus on access to medicines, health equity, decent work, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and good governance.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- On-Demand packaging and labelling for clinical trials
- Optimised forecasting software to reduce drug supply needs
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Silver sustainability medal (2023)