Sustainability
We took decisive steps to address climate-related challenges, as well as furthering our commitment to strengthen communities, promote equality, and improve the well-being of our employees.
How do we understand sustainability?
Sustainability is operating our business while satisfying the needs of our employees, partners, and customers, now and in the future, without compromising the needs of our planet and future generations, and remaining profitable.
Read our 2024 Sustainability Report
Sustainability highlights
Environmental
On the environmental front, 2024 was an impactful year for our sustainability project—a year in which we took decisive steps to address climate-related challenges.
We certified six of our facilities* in accordance with ISO 14001, and we are working to obtain a LEED certification for our new building in Bedford, MA.
We continue to implement our cleaner vehicle policy, doubling the number of electric vehicles in 2024 (83 vs. 40 in 2023).
We are also focusing on reducing plastic and waste, expanding the use of solar energy at our facilities, such as in our new warehouse in the United Kingdom, which is now fully operational, and optimizing our shipments to cut down on CO2 emissions. In fact, we have expanded this specific CO2 objective to more territories this year.
*Certified ISO 14001 sites:
1. Immunoassay Technology Center in Barcelona, Spain
2. Autoimmunity Technology Center in San Diego, USA
3. Whole Blood Hemostasis Technology Center in San Diego, USA
4. Patient Blood Management Technology Center in Munich, Germany
5. Manufacturing site in Ascoli Piceno, Italy
6. Werfen Headquarters in Barcelona, Spain
Social
On the social front, we proudly continue our cadence in corporate social responsibility actions.
In 2024, we supported 124 different organizations with 215 social and environmental actions. This record reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening communities, promoting equality, and improving the well-being of our employees.
Additionally, our solutions continue to make a significant social impact, contributing to the advancement of patient care around the world. In 2024 we had 92,318 active instruments, providing vital clinical results to support medical decisions.
Our range of solutions for better healthcare continues to expand year on year. In October, we acquired Omixon strategically, strengthening our Transplant portfolio.
Governance
Our commitment to ethical practices and transparency remains steadfast. In 2024, we performed our first Double Materiality Assessment based on the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in preparation for future CSRD global reporting requirements.
This assessment aims to understand both how we impact the environment and society and what risks and opportunities the environment and society generate for us. We performed our annual Climate change impact study to better manage our greenhouse gas emissions and other climate-related impacts.
And we improved both ESG ratings we participate in, proving our unwavering commitment to ESG best practices and transparency. Every action we take —from corporate sustainability initiatives to participating in the UN Global Compact, to the issuance of annual reports—is aligned with our key objectives and reflects our core values and principles. We stand firm with our ethical and sustainable practices.
Sustainability Seeds
Twice a year, we share a seed of information with short but insightful tips or tools to inform our employees about sustainability and our efforts and programs. These are the two episodes we released in 2024.
Episode 7: Sustainability Policies
In June, we shared a Sustainability Seed to present our 15 sustainability policies. These policies guide us in our decision-making and our journey towards a more sustainable future in the areas of human rights, labor rights, environment, and anti-corruption.
Episode 8: Good health and well-being
Every year, Werfen contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Due to the nature of our business and industry, SDG 3, Good health and well-being, is where we have the most impact. In November, we shared a Sustainability Seed to present all the ways we supported this important goal in 2023.
Our approach to Sustainability: The 3 Ps
Social equality
Our commitment to human rights, security, equality, inclusion and diversity in all aspects.
Environmental protection
Our impact on the environment including CO2 emissions, waste management, and biodiversity.
Economic development
Our economic growth and our efficency using resources like energy or materials.
Our 2024 Sustainability Report
Showcasing our commitment to sustainability worldwide
Every action we take —from corporate sustainability initiatives to participating in the UN Global Compact, to the issuance of annual reports—is aligned with our key objectives and reflects our core values and principles.
We stand firm with our ethical and sustainable practices.
Read our 2024 Sustainability Report
Countries where we made a difference in 2024
