STADA Arzneimittel — full event log

Commitment for 2025: Increase share of renewable electricity consumption to > 65% (out of total electricity).

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EcoVadis improved from Silver to Gold in 2024 with score increasing from 70 to 76 (Top 5% overall, Top 2% in industry). CDP improved from 'C' to 'B' rating. Sustainalytics 'Low Risk Score' improved from 18.4 to 18.1 (Top 3% in subindustry pharmaceuticals). Certified Top Employer Europe 2024.

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Opening of new production site and supply chain hub in Turda, Romania marked significant milestone in 2024. Investment of over €70 million. Nine state-of-the-art production lines for solid dosage forms with planned capacity of 150 million packs per year. Facility supplied with renewable electricity.

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PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft conducted a limited assurance engagement in accordance with ISAE 3000 (Revised) on 31 selected Key Performance Indicators.

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STADA does not disclose durable carbon removals (DAC, BECCS, biochar) or use of carbon offsets in its inventory. Climate action focuses on absolute Scope 1&2 reductions and Scope 3 supplier engagement. Nature-based initiatives include reforestation in Slovakia ('Plant a Tree, Make a Home' — 1,250 trees per year through 2027) and Bulgaria tree planting in 4 locations, plus afforestation by Hemofarm Foundation in Serbia (120 new trees in Vršac) and Bosnia (350 new trees in Banja Luka). These are framed as community/biodiversity actions, not as carbon removals counted toward the inventory.

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Energy is one pillar of STADA's carbon roadmap. Initiatives include LED retrofit with motion detectors at Bad Vilbel and DSC Florstadt warehouse (annual savings >35,000 kWh, 12 tons CO2e), on-site PV at Bad Vilbel and Clonmel. STADA Production System (SPS) drives LEAN manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, and resource-efficient operations to lower energy costs and reduce waste.

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STADA transferred its shareholdings in the former Russian subsidiaries to Nidda Lynx S.a r.l. in September 2023. Russian companies are no longer subsidiaries of the STADA Group.

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