Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Safety

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced accident rate at main production site in France (2 accidents in 2006 vs. higher number in 2005), resulting in 63 days of time off work (2006) compared to a higher number in 2005.
• Implemented a fire-fighting water containment system and a storm water basin at the Lure site to protect the environment.
• Commissioned a study on reducing energy consumption at the Lure site.
• Waste sorting at all production sites to promote recycling.

Social Achievements

• Increased workforce by 7%, with 80 additional employees (half due to acquisitions).
• Sales force grew by 11.7%.
• Improved safety record at production sites (344 accident-free days at main French site).

Governance Achievements

• Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Euronext Paris Eurolist - Compartment B on November 17, 2006.
• Board of Directors is made up of nine members, including one considered independent.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Transfer of operations from the Swiss site to other Group production sites (resulted in a virtually stable gross margin rate).
• Supply chain project launch.
• Acquisition in the US (Vet Solutions).

Mitigation Strategies

• Sold the production site in Switzerland and transferred production to France, Poland, and Canada.
• New industrial unit in Lure became operational, concentrating Quality functions and creating a final packaging workshop.
• Acquisition of Vet Solutions assets to shore up sales force in North America.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers and KPMG

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Governance
• Employment
• Environment
• External Stakeholders

Environmental Achievements

• Ranked first in the GAIA Index all caps category for CSR commitment.
• ISO 50001 certification renewed for Lure site.
• Significant electricity savings at Magny-Vernois plant due to action plan.

Social Achievements

• Ranked No. 1 in the “Employer-promoter of safety at work” awards (Poland).
• Launched a website dedicated to pet owners (www.myhappypet.fr).
• Improved employee satisfaction scores (87% participation rate in staff barometer).

Governance Achievements

• Established a Guide to Good Business Practices for employees.
• Implemented a Social Network Charter to promote responsible behavior.
• Maintained dialog with stakeholders through various formal and informal methods.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Restructuring of certain subsidiaries (Canada, Germany, Australia, US) leading to higher employee turnover.
• High voluntary departure rate in India (though improved from previous years).
• Increased frequency of lost-time accidents in Group production plants in 2016.

Mitigation Strategies

• Dynamic action plan in India to improve employee loyalty (induction, compensation, training).
• Additional expertise and resources to support implementation of coordinated policies across the Group in 2017.
• Continuous improvement initiatives for safety and awareness-raising campaigns.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Rigorous selection of pharmaceutical industry partners.
• Audits and approval by the Group Quality Department.
• Periodic monitoring and audits of partners.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GAIA Index

Certifications: ISO 50001 (Lure site)

Third-party Assurance: FINEXFI

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• SISAAB* concept for single-injection antibiotic treatment.

Awards & Recognition

• Ranked first in the GAIA Index all caps category.
• Ranked No. 1 in the “Employer-promoter of safety at work” awards (Poland).