Angelini Pharma S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduction of consumption at the production plants equal to 1,627 toe of energy, corresponding to 3,172 tCO2eq
- Self-production through photovoltaic energy equal to 443 GJ and consequent avoided atmospheric emissions equal to around 41 tCO2eq
- Ancona facility recorded a value of 0.73 m3 of water withdrawn per piece produced, a 14% decrease compared to 2021
Social Achievements
- Creation of the Global Manifesto for Diversity and Inclusion and a Diversity & Inclusion Team with ambassadors from every function/geographical area
- Around 150,000 total hours of technical training and various initiatives for the development of managerial skills (Angelini Academy and My Development Garden)
- 370 new hires, of which 56% women and 21% aged under 30
- Internal fundraising campaign and donation of 100,000 packs of anti-inflammatory drugs and paracetamol to support Ukraine
- Supported the EBRI Foundation project to welcome female students from Afghanistan to Rome
Governance Achievements
- Adoption of the Code of Ethics of the Parent Company Angelini Holding S.p.A.
- Implementation of an Organization, Management and Control Model in line with Legislative Decree 231/2001
- Establishment of internal whistleblowing channels
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Uncertainty and complexity in the market due to the continuing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leading to increased costs and potential shortages of raw materials
- Combating antibiotic resistance
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of a three-phase risk management system for supply chain management (risk assessment, risk management, recalculation of risk coefficient)
- Awareness-raising program to promote sensible prescription practices and the appropriate use of antibacterials
- Investment in clean energy production and energy efficiency measures (smart energy information platform, optimized cooling curves, air treatment systems, replacement of production machines)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Adoption of the company’s Code of Ethics
- Compliance with ethical criteria and regulatory requirements
- Use of the Group e-Procurement system (Procunity)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards (October 5, 2021), 2013 GBS Standard
Certifications: UNI EN ISO 9001:2015, UNI EN ISO 13485:2016, UNI EN ISO 14001:2015, UNI ISO 45001:2018, FDA (Albany plant), ISO 13485 (Albany plant), TÜV (Albany plant)
Third-party Assurance: BDO Italia S.p.A.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Third place in AboutPharma Digital Awards (Best Digital Company)
- First place in AboutPharma Digital Awards (Best Social Company)
- Top Employer Italy and Top Employer Europe
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Planet
- People
- Patients & Community
- Ecosystems
- Product Innovation
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total water withdrawal by 10% (2023 vs 2022)
- Achieved a 29% increase in waste directed to recycling, reuse and recovery (2023 vs 2022)
- Launched carbon footprint calculation
- Started Life Cycle Assessment process on five brands
- Participation in LIFE-GREENAPI project to find more innovative and environmentally friendly ways to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients
- Ancona plant recorded a value of 28.87 toe/million pieces produced, a 28.4% decrease compared to 2022
Social Achievements
- Obtained UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for gender equality in Italy (50% female composition of the global workforce)
- Achieved Top Employer certification for the fourth consecutive year
- Launched #STOBENEGRAZIE campaign to raise awareness and combat stigma associated with depression
- Launched We Care project to expand and enhance welfare offer for all employees
- Implemented flexible working policy, granting 100 flexible days annually
Governance Achievements
- Adopted a Corporate Governance Model aligned with best market practices
- Implemented an Organization, Management and Control Model to prevent offences as referred to in Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001
- Obtained certification of compliance with Farmindustria guidelines for scientific information activities and Code of Ethics
- UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) and UNI EN ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety) certified for three Italian production sites
Climate Goals & Targets
- Climate: Reduce GHG emissions in line with Paris Agreement by 2030
- Climate: 100% renewable purchased electricity (Italy) by 2024
- Climate: 100% renewable purchased electricity on climate change (all Angelini Pharma) by 2026
- Waste & circularity: -90% industrial waste to landfill by 2028
- Waste & circularity: 100% new products rolled out / EcoDesign considerations by 2030
- Well-being: Engagement rate ≥75 by 2030
- H&S: Zero serious injuries ambition for own employees by 2030
- Incentives (cross): 100% N-1 and N-2 MBOs linked to ESG indicators by 2030
- Development: Training hours/ employee > European sector average by 2030
- Local Communities: +20% each year of employees volunteering for local communities by 2030
- Top Employer: remain top employer in Italy and Europe and be part of top companies in Best Workplaces Europe by 2030
- Local Communities and Ecosystem: Be a recognized partner to promote transition to future skills and contribute to closing the knowledge gap in the Italian system by 2030
- Health awareness and access to care: Be an accelerator of awareness & de-stigmatization to unlock access to care by 2030
- Partner with value chain: >90% strategic suppliers covered by Code of Conduct by 2030
- Embed responsible procurement: >90% strategic suppliers assessed on ESG criteria (by 2027) by 2030
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- 7% increase in total waste produced despite increase in recycling
- Increased direct emissions (Scope 1) of 11.5% due to increased fuel consumption
- Potential unethical business practices
- Loss of margins due to unexpected/unmanaged disruptions in the value chain
- Loss of/reduced attractiveness to talent due to failure to ensure equality for all
- Potential unethical business practices (e.g., in animal welfare, lack of transparency in marketing) with market and/or regulatory repercussions
- Failure to apply adequate due diligence measures, resulting in human rights violations within the corporate value chain (child/forced labor)
- Inability to address new potential pandemics, originating from neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and/or other potential widespread dangerous diseases, through adequate resources and R&D strategies
- Lawsuits and product recalls due to unwanted/unexpected side effects and/or unsafe levels of hazardous ingredients
- Negative effects on the health resilience of communities due to the intake of pharmaceutical substances
- Disadvantages for communities caused by the organization’s production activities
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented measures to mitigate production process impacts with high-value programs, such as LIFE-GREENAPI
- Implemented a corruption risk management system, including training and awareness initiatives for employees and business partners
- Adopted an Information Security Management System (ISO/IEC 27001 certified)
- Implemented a Compliance program to prevent and detect possible violations of competition law
- Implemented a flexible working policy
- Implemented a Global Manifesto for Diversity and Inclusion
- Implemented an ESG screening project targeting 80% of total purchasing turnover
- Implemented measures to reduce water consumption (high-efficiency cooling towers and leakage control)
- Implemented measures to reduce waste (recycling, reuse, recovery)
- Implemented measures to reduce energy consumption (Energy Team, energy efficiency measures based on machine learning algorithms)
- Implemented Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology on five products
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct
- ESG performance KPIs integrated into category management
- ESG screening project targeting 80% of total purchasing turnover
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards
Certifications: UNI/PdR 125:2022 (Gender Equality), UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), UNI EN ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 13485:2021 (Quality Management System for Medical Devices), ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management System)
Third-party Assurance: EY S.p.A.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- 400 ml Pouch Refill packs for Infasil Intimi
- Amuchina products packaged using 100% recycled plastic
Awards & Recognition
- Top Employer Europe (4 consecutive years)
- Top Employer Italy
- Top Employer Spain, Portugal, Poland, Turkey, Germany and Romania
- Third place in “Italy’s Best Employers” ranking
- Best in Media Communication in Italy
- Best Digital Company at the AboutPharma Digital Awards
- Excellence in Scientific Information and Patient Centricity Award for EpiOnApp