Adopted Persefoni carbon accounting software and refined emission factors In 2024, the company revisited and refined its carbon calculation methodology. Introduced Persefoni carbon accounting software using emission factors from DEFRA, IEA, and AIB. Enhanced precision and coverage on refrigerant emissions and company car emissions. Adjustments also made to 2020 baseline.
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2020 baseline and prior-year GHG figures restated for Russia divestiture Adjustments were made to the 2020 baseline and annual emissions figures due to divestments in 2023, mainly the separation of Russian business activities including TechOps and Commercial. Data from 2020-2023 was adjusted retroactively.
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Reports alignment with SDGs 3, 8, 9, 12, and 17 STADA supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and focuses on five of the 17 UN SDGs: SDG 3 (Health), SDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 9 (Infrastructure/Innovation), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption), SDG 17 (Partnerships).
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Human Rights Due Diligence Body established STADA reinforced its commitment by establishing a dedicated Human Rights Due Diligence Body, formalized risk management system through SOPs for internal operations and external suppliers, aligned with German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).
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Dependent: Logistics decarbonisation — Lean & Green platform and courier switch STADA was the first pharmaceutical company in Spain to join the 'Lean & Green' European collaboration platform focused on reducing emissions in logistics and supply chains. Irish subsidiary Clonmel Healthcare switched to DPD courier with a carbon rating of 0.25 kg CO2/parcel (vs former carrier 0.97 kg CO2/parcel), reducing emissions >70% (from 62.70 to 17.67 tons CO2) despite higher volumes — saving 45 tons of CO2.
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SBTi commitment letter submitted for near-term Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 supplier engagement targets In 2024 STADA committed formally to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) on near-term targets for Scope 1 and 2 absolute reduction as well as on supplier engagement targets for Scope 3. STADA aims for suppliers responsible for 50% of its scope 3 category 1 emissions to set science-based targets by 2030. Validation planned in 2025.
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65% renewable electricity via PPAs, on-site solar PV, and EACs In total, 65% of STADA's total electricity consumption is from renewable sources supplying production sites in UK, Germany, Serbia, Romania and Czechia. In 2024 STADA expanded self-production of electricity via photovoltaics at Bad Vilbel, Germany (39 modules, ~200m², ~30,000 kWh/year) and at Clonmel, Ireland. Renewable consumption achieved through self-production via photovoltaics, switching energy supply contracts and purchasing Energy Attribute Certificates. Total renewable electricity rose from 64,514 MWh (2023) to 85,402 MWh (2024). 2025 target: >65% renewable electricity.
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Primary: Scope 1&2 absolute reduction: -42% by 2030 vs 2020 baseline STADA committed in 2021 to reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by -42% (2020 – 2030) in line with Paris Agreement 1.5°C target. Achieved -33.7% reduction vs 2020 baseline by 2024 (from 106,672.5 tCO2e in 2020 to 70,776.7 tCO2e in 2024, market-based). Focus on optimizing technical operations through Global HSE function reporting to CTO, with eight sites ISO 14001 certified as of Dec 31, 2024.
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Dependent: Scope 3 supplier engagement — 50% of Cat 1 suppliers to set SBTi targets by 2030 Scope 3 represents ~88% of footprint (599 ktCO2e Cat 1 'purchased goods and services'). STADA aims for suppliers responsible for 50% of Cat 1 emissions to set science-based targets by 2030. By Dec 2024, suppliers representing ~25% of Cat 1 emissions have committed to or already have SBTi targets. Engagement via Responsible Procurement function, EcoVadis assessments (80% of prioritized suppliers, 920 suppliers, covered by end-2024), and industry initiatives RHI (Responsible Health Initiative) and PSCI (Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative).
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Primary: Sustainable packaging via 5R strategy (Remove, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refill) STADA applies design-for-recycling principles to new product designs. Nizoral bottle range launched without folding box (saved 11 tons). Reduced plastic for Nizoral and Cetraben tubes. Zoflora trigger bottles use 30% PCR plastic; in-the-bowl cage uses 100% rPP, blister 50% rPET. New refill product reduced plastic consumption by 99% (saving ~4 tons of materials). Trinec site eliminated nearly 1 million leaflets via QR codes. 2025 target: define Packaging Transformation Plan to meet PPWR requirements.
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