Zentiva Group a.s.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:89,737.94 tCO2e (including offsets)
Scope 1 Emissions:17,348.37 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:15,963.70 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:55,656.87 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100% (European manufacturing sites)
Water Consumption:299,900,000 l
Waste Generated:4,260.44 tons
Carbon Intensity:0.045 g CO2e/SMU (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Accessibility to Standard Therapies
- Affordability of Zentiva Products
- Supply Security
- Carbon Emissions
- Renewable Energy
Environmental Achievements
- European manufacturing sites powered by 100% renewable energy
- Increased deployment of renewable energy in Ankleshwar, India
- Reduced carbon emissions and electricity consumption
- Reduced water consumption
- Reduced waste
- Planted more than 100,000 trees
- Installed solar panels at Bucharest manufacturing site
Social Achievements
- Strengthened Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion approach
- Signed Diversity Charter in Czech Republic (in addition to Romania and Slovakia)
- Achieved a healthy gender balance across the organization (52% female, 48% male)
- #WeHelpOthers program with almost 100 activities
- Joined the UN Global Compact
- Received Top Employer certification in Czech Republic and Romania
- Received Great Place to Work certification in 5 countries (UK, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Italy)
Governance Achievements
- Implemented new governance structure at Executive Level for Sustainability
- Refreshed Risk and Materiality Analysis
- Analysed and verified 2022 carbon footprint for scopes 1, 2, and 3
- Reviewed top 80% of suppliers under responsible sourcing program
- 100% of employees trained on Code of Ethics
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Zero waste to landfill by 2030
- 100% repurposed plastic waste by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Carbon neutral for scope 1 and 2 by 2030
- Plant 1 million trees by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption
- Reduce waste to landfill
- Increase renewable energy share in Ankleshwar
Environmental Challenges
- Global supply chain disruptions due to the war in Ukraine and lockdowns in China
- Increased inflation rates across Europe
- Elevated energy pricing and supply
Mitigation Strategies
- Successfully overcame inflationary pressures and continued profitable growth
- Increased stock capacity of life-saving drugs and materials
- Broadened supplier base for increased supply security
- Implemented energy efficiency programs
- Invested in infrastructure upgrades (e.g., new steam boiler in Bucharest)
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Responsible Sourcing Program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD
Third-party Assurance: Preferred by Nature (Carbon Footprint)
Awards & Recognition
- Top Employer (Czech Republic, Romania)
- Great Place to Work (UK, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Italy)