Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Commitment
• Social Action
• Corporate Governance
• People-oriented
• Responsible Value Chain

Environmental Achievements

• 3.9% carbon footprint reduction compared to 2018
• 100% electricity contracted in Spain from renewable sources, avoiding 10,000 tons of CO2 eq. per year
• 82% recovery of all industrial waste
• 100% disposal of plastic packaging waste from coffee and water consumption
• 70% reduction in the environmental impact of new Gelocatil eco-designed packaging

Social Achievements

• €1.7M in contributions to foundations and associations
• 47,765 staff training hours
• 58% women in the Management Committee
• Refurbishment of Ramon Berenguer III school in Barcelona
• Restoration of sand dunes in Montgrí Natural Park

Governance Achievements

• Implementation of Anti-Corruption Policy and Trade Controls Policy
• Launch of Business Partner Due Diligence Procedure
• Reinforcement of corporate ethics and compliance model
• 1,419 people trained in Ferrer’s anti-corruption Policy

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change impacts (rising temperatures, water shortages, etc.)
• Indirect Scope 3 emissions (packaging, waste, business trips)
• Waste management at different group facilities

Mitigation Strategies

• Energy saving projects (lighting, hot water system, steam exchanger)
• Energy audits for manufacturing facilities
• Eco-design of Gelocatil packaging
• Zero Plastic Offices project (reducing waste by 30 tons)
• 2025 Waste Programme
• Implementation of good practices in other areas of activity (sales fleet, sustainable events, carbon credits)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Incorporation of sustainability criteria for new suppliers (indirect purchases)
• Inclusion of environmental and social criteria in tenders (indirect purchases)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Rising temperatures
• Water shortages
• High energy costs

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, AccountAbility’s AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard (AA1000SES)

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, LEED Gold and Silver

Third-party Assurance: Independent Verification Report of the Non-Financial Information Statement 2019

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Ferrer’s commitment to sustainability is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Gelocatil eco-designed packaging

Awards & Recognition

• OCARE award for best corporate social responsibility communications campaign
• Gaudí-Gresol award for Notoriety and Excellence

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Great People
• Liveable Planet
• Social Justice

Environmental Achievements

• Launched Suppliers for Good program, assessing 28.70% of suppliers (132.8 million euros) using environmental and social criteria (a 38.65% increase from 2021).

Social Achievements

• Became the first Spanish pharmaceutical company to be certified as a B Corp, scoring 100.6 points.
• Reinvesting more than 50% of net profit in social and environmental projects.
• Launched Partners Activism initiative to engage strategic business partners in positive impact.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a comprehensive ethics and compliance system, including a whistleblower management system.
• Updated Corporate Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy and conducted related training.
• Established an Ethics, Compliance and Audit Advisory Board.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions and ESG risks in various countries (India, China, UAE, Peru, Chile, Hungary, Mexico, Poland, Algeria, Ukraine, Brazil, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Egypt, Iran, Kuwait, Thailand, Yemen).
• Information security risks and data breaches.
• Risks related to interactions with healthcare professionals, organizations, and consumers.

Mitigation Strategies

• Launched Suppliers for Good program to improve supplier ESG performance.
• Implemented a new Corporate Information Security Policy and training protocols.
• Reviewed and updated Corporate Policy on Interaction with healthcare professionals, organizations, patients, and consumers.
• Implemented a three-yearly rotation plan for Compliance Audits.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 28.70% in 2022

Responsible Procurement

• Third-Party Code of Ethics
• Sustainable Procurement Programme
• ESG risk mapping of value chain

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: B Corp

Awards & Recognition

• DUX Award (Mario Rovirosa)
• ASPID Award (Ferrer Mexico)
• Mercè Sala Award
• ABC Salud Award (cardiovascular polypill)
• Customer Relationship Excellence Award (CX Project)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Governance
• Human Rights
• Social Justice

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon footprint by 10.5% compared to 2022
• Achieved 48% renewable energy share of total energy use
• 82.35% overall waste recovery rate
• 83% of packaging using FSC certified materials

Social Achievements

• Launched People Experience project to improve employee experience
• Implemented Contribution Model for performance management
• Launched New Managers itinerary for leadership development
• Donated over €10.2 million to social and environmental projects
• 11,347 volunteer hours

Governance Achievements

• Obtained EcoVadis Platinum rating (81/100)
• Achieved B Corp certification (100.6 points)
• Implemented ISO 37001 anti-corruption management system certification
• Updated Whistleblowing Management System

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change impacts (water scarcity, extreme weather)
• Supply chain disruptions
• Decarbonizing the value chain
• Reducing indirect emissions (Scope 3)

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed Climate Transition Plan
• Implemented Suppliers for Good and Partners Activism programs
• Investing in renewable energy (photovoltaic projects)
• Implementing energy efficiency measures
• Developing a carbon pricing pilot project
• Offsetting emissions through carbon capture projects

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 50.8% of expenditure assessed using EcoVadis

Responsible Procurement

• Third Party Code of Ethics
• Suppliers for Good program
• ESG risk mapping of suppliers
• Supplier decarbonization program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Water scarcity
• Temperature extremes

Transition Risks

• Increased operating costs due to emission regulations
• Increased costs associated with logistics and transport

Opportunities

• Increased sales of low-carbon products
• Savings in transport costs through fleet electrification
• Reduction of electricity costs through self-sufficiency

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, EcoVadis, B Corp, CDP

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 37001, LEED

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Forbes Excellence in Sustainability Award
• Espíritu CIF Award 2023
• SaludFestival awards for PHantasticALS campaign
• Award of Excellence from The RX Club for PHantasticALS campaign