STADA Arzneimittel — full event log

STADA does not report durable removals (DAC, BECCS, biochar). However, the company supports reforestation and afforestation efforts: STADA Slovakia participates in the 'Plant a Tree, Make a Home' initiative (1,200 trees/year, contributing to a 1,000,000 tree reforestation goal by 2027 in High Tatras), and STADA Bulgaria launched a tree planting initiative across four locations in October/November 2024.

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In 2024, the company revisited and refined its carbon calculation methodology. This included the introduction of the carbon accounting software Persefoni®, ensuring the use of up-to-date emission factors from reputable databases such as DEFRA, IEA, and AIB. Enhanced precision of refrigerant emissions and mobile emissions from company cars.

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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.

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~88% (~599 ktCO2e) of STADA's scope 3 emissions originate from Category 1 'purchased goods and services'. STADA targets 50% of its scope 3 cat 1 suppliers to set science-based targets by 2030. Approximately 50% of category 1 emissions come from the 80 largest suppliers by spend; by Dec 2024 ~25% of cat 1 emissions had committed/aligned to SBTi targets. STADA is a member of RHI (Responsible Health Initiative) and PSCI (Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative).

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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 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 for 2025.

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Eight sites being ISO 14001 certified as of December 31, 2024.

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For the 2024 Sustainability Report, STADA reorganized the structure of reporting along the ESG dimensions instead of along UN SDGs, in preparation for the upcoming EU CSRD reporting. Conducted first double materiality assessment.

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In 2024 STADA reinforced its commitment by establishing a dedicated Human Rights Due Diligence Body, tasked with overseeing the implementation and monitoring of human rights standards across the organization, aligned with German LkSG requirements.

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EcoVadis rating improved from Silver to Gold in 2024; rating score increased from 70 to 76; Top 5% company overall, Top 2% in industry.

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The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) score improved from 'C' to 'B' rating score.

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The opening of the new production site and supply chain hub in Turda, Romania in 2024 marks a significant milestone. Investment of over €70 million. Facility supplied with renewable electricity, 150 million packs/year planned capacity.

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In 2024 STADA increased renewable electricity consumption to 85,402 MWh (64,514 MWh in 2023), reaching 65% of total electricity consumption, supplying production sites in UK, Germany, Serbia, Romania and Czechia. Sources include self-production via photovoltaics (new installations at Bad Vilbel and Clonmel), switching of energy supply contracts, and purchase of Energy Attribute Certificates. At Bad Vilbel, 392 PV modules covering ~200m² were installed generating approximately 30,000 kWh/year. Commitment for 2025: increase share of renewable electricity to >65%.

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STADA focuses on optimizing its technical operations addressing scope 1 and 2 emissions with a -42% absolute reduction target (2020-2030). By 2024 achieved -33.7% vs 2020 baseline. Levers include on-site PV at Bad Vilbel and Clonmel, LED conversion with motion detectors at Bad Vilbel and Florstadt warehouse (35,000 kWh + 12 tCO2e annual savings), and energy efficiency programs.

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STADA Ireland subsidiary Clonmel Healthcare switched couriers to DPD: carbon rating dropped from 0.97 kg CO2/parcel to 0.25 kg CO2/parcel. Despite higher parcel volume (70,672 vs 64,649 H2 2023), shipping emissions dropped >70% (from 62.70 to 17.67 tCO2). STADA was the first pharmaceutical company in Spain to join the 'Lean & Green' European collaboration platform for emissions reduction in logistics.

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STADA applies its 5R packaging strategy across the portfolio. Removed leaflets/folding boxes from Nizoral (saved 11 tons); reduced plastic via shorter Nizoral/Cetraben tube caps; recycled plastic in Zoflora (30% PCR trigger bottles, 100% rPP cage, 100% rPET blister); refill product launched in 2024 cut plastic by 99% saving ~4 tons of materials; reusable Oilatum jars with removable labels. Trinec site reduced leaflets by close to 1 million units.

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STADA Production System (SPS) is built on three pillars: Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP2), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for equipment effectiveness and lower energy costs, and LEAN Manufacturing to eliminate waste. Total waste recycling rate at own production sites reached 81% in 2024, surpassing the ≥80% target.

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

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STADA has committed back in 2021 to reduce its Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by -42% (2020 – 2030) in line with the Paris Agreement.

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