Sustainability

Sustainability is an integral part of Galenica’s corporate management. We are convinced that proactive and responsible action contributes significantly to the long-term economic success of a company and has an impact on society, the environment and the economy.

  • Objectives

    Our sustainability goals

    The Sustainability Committee has set specific sustainable development goals, which were approved for the first time at the end of 2021. These goals have been discussed regularly since then. The last adjustment was approved by the Board of Directors in October 2025.

    Corporate governance

    We raise awareness of compliance issues among our employees at least six times a year, tailored to the respective target group.

    We raise awareness of data protection among our employees at least six times a year, tailored to the respective target group.

    We raise our employees aware of IT security and cybercrime at least six times a year, tailored to the respective target group.

    We achieve an annual service level of 99% in the pharma sector.

    Patients and customers

    We will increase the use of Clinical Decision Support Checks (CDS.CE) to 500 million by 2025 and 1 billion by 2030.

    Customer satisfaction is at the centre of all activities. The satisfaction of end customers is systematically measured by their willingness to recommend us to other (rNPS) and the gap compared to the average of the competition is determined.

    We expect our suppliers to comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct and verify this with at least ten random checks per year.

    We will increase the number of healthcare services provided by 10% each year until 2027 (base year 2023).

    Employees

    Employee survey “Opinio”:
    The aim is to achieve a participation rate of over than 75% and a motivation rate of between 75 and 80.

    We are reducing the time-to-hire by 10% by 2027
    (base year 2023 for Pharmacies Sales, 2024 for all other areas).

    We will improve diversity in all units and group companies, keeping the proportion of women in management positions at 50% and increasing the proportion of women in senior management to 33% by 2027.

    We will reduce the absenteeism rate due to occupational accidents and illnesses (physical and mental) by 10% (base year 2023).

    Environment

    We commit to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 65% by 2035 compared to 2023 base year.

    We commit to setting science-based targets for 72% of our supplier volume, measured by emissions in categories 1 (purchased goods and services) and 4 (upstream transport and distribution) by 2030.

    We are committed to achieving net zero by 2050, in line with Switzerland’s national climate targets.

    Meeting Situation, Diskussion an einem Whiteboard
    Meeting Situation, Diskussion an einem Whiteboard

  • Strategy

    Our sustainability principles

    Our economic success is based on taking responsibility for society and the environment. This conviction is reflected in the three key sustainability goals of the Galenica Group. Supported by the Executive Committee, they form an essential part of the Group’s corporate culture.

    Company value

    We increase the company's value in the long term by acting sustainably.

    Employees

    We commit our employees to act responsibly and ensure a safe, flexible and supportive working environment.

    Resource efficiency

    We use resources sparingly and efficiently and reduce negative environmental impacts.

    With these guiding principles, we raise awareness among our employees, strengthen our innovative strength and secure our long-term competitiveness.
    Regular dialogue with our stakeholders also helps us to identify expectations at an early stage and build trust.

    Frau schaut nachdenklich, im Hintergrund sieht man Wald
    Frau schaut nachdenklich, im Hintergrund sieht man Wald

    Materiality analysis and matrix

    We regularly conduct a materiality analysis based on the dual materiality principle. The last valdidation took place in 2025 and confirmed ten material sustainability topics.

    These form the basis for our strategic priorities and sustainable development goals.

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    Platzhalter

  • Governance

    Sustainability organisation

    Responsibility for sustainability at Galenica is organised on several levels and is not bundled in a separate department. Sustainability is coordinated via the Sustainability Committee (SC), while responsibility is divided across multiple different levels.

    Sustainability organisation structure

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    Platzhalter

    Transparency and reporting

    Galenica reports transparently and comprehensively on its sustainability performance in the Annual Report 2025 in accordance with legal requirements and recognised standards (including including GRI and TCFD).

    Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

    The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) form the global reference framework for sustainable development. The Galenica Group is committed to the SDGs.
    As the largest network in the Swiss healthcare market, we contribute in particular to SDG 3 (Good health and well-being). We also contribute to SDG 5, SDG 8, SDG 13 and SDG 16.

    Sustainability along the value chain

    Galenica’s business activities affect the entire value chain in the Swiss healthcare market. We strive to strengthen positive impacts and continuously reduce negative impacts – from procurement, logistics and IT to pharmacies, healthcare services and digital patient safety solutions.