Climate Change Data

HAS Healthcare Advanced Synthesis SA

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:7278 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:9 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1857 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:5412 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:92.6%
Total Energy Consumption:9609589 kWh/year
Water Consumption:820242 m3/year
Waste Generated:1671000 kg/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Community
  • Environment
  • Economic Value Creation
  • Quality

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 emissions by more than 99% in the past 4 years through connection to the Biasca district heating plant, using biomass instead of diesel fuel.
  • Increased renewable energy share to 92.6% in 2021 from 31.7% in 2018 due to connection to district heating.

Social Achievements

  • Increased number of female employees from 29 to 51 (76% increase) between 2015 and 2021.
  • Implemented a Wellness and Health program including health check-ups, flexible work arrangements, and a focus on ergonomics.
  • Maintained employee turnover below 3% for the past 4 years.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a Compliance program including a Code of Conduct and Ethics, anti-corruption measures, and a whistleblowing program.
  • Achieved a Gold rating from EcoVadis, placing in the top 6% of sustainable Pharma companies.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (aligned with Paris Agreement).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Become a signatory to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • Become a signatory to the UN Global Compact Switzerland.
  • Conduct an analysis on the circularity of packaging.
Short-term Goals:
  • Maintain EcoVadis Gold rating.

Environmental Challenges

  • High Scope 3 emissions (74.4% of total), mainly from purchased chemicals and waste disposal.
  • Low percentage of female employees (24.6% in 2021).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Planning to develop a comprehensive CO2e inventory of all Scope 3 emissions to identify and achieve critical GHG emissions reductions.
  • Committed to increasing the proportion of female staff in the coming years.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 187 suppliers in 2021; 19 with ISO 14001, 6 with ISO 45001

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier code of conduct
  • Quality questionnaires to assess supplier quality, including HSE aspects and compliance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (OHSAS 18001)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 12
  • 13

The report details how HAS's initiatives contribute to these SDGs.

Awards & Recognition

  • Company Family Friendly Award (Pro Familia Switzerland)