- Implementation of new provisions of the revised Therapeutic Products Act (TPA) and the Swiss Data Protection Act (DPA)
- Achieving 100% participation rate in employee compliance training due to technical challenges and employee absences
- Increasing supply bottlenecks in the pharmaceutical supply chain
- High global warming potential of refrigerant emitted due to a leak at Galexis
- Limited choice of energy sources for heating and electricity in rented pharmacy premises
- Data limitations due to the primarily inorganic growth of the company and different personnel systems
- Long charging times for electric GDP delivery vehicles
- Requirement for temperature-controlled transport in accordance with GDP guidelines for hydrogen-powered lorries
- Shortage of skilled workers, particularly in healthcare professions and IT
Galenica Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Galenica Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 12.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 6.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.5K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
12.7K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
75%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.1M m3/year
2023
Waste
3.7K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
254.5K GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 6.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 12.1K tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 8.4K tonnes CO2e |
| 2017 | 8.1K tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced electricity consumption by 3%
- Achieved thermal savings of 227,360 kWh and 67.9 tCO2 per year at the Niederbipp site by installing a heat pump
- Reduction of annual energy consumption by 617,695 KWh and 107.4 tCO2 at the Lausanne-Ecublens site
- Savings of 428,245 kWh and 126.6 tCO2 per year at Alloga with a new groundwater heat pump
- Installation of a solar installation with around 5,700 solar modules at the Niederbipp site, covering one-third of Galexis’ electricity needs
- New heat pump at Alloga saving around 120 tCO2 emissions every year
- Additional insulation at Alloga resulting in additional energy savings of 10–15% each year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce municipal waste by 50% by 2025
- Increase employee motivation rate to 75 out of 100 points and participation rate to 75% by 2024
- Reduce time-to-hire for IT and pharmacy positions by 10% by 2024
- Reduce the group fluctuation rate by 6% by 2024
- Increase the use of Clinical Decision Support Checks (CDS.CE) to 500 million by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity sourcing by 2025
- Increase the use of Clinical Decision Support Checks (CDS.CE) to 1 billion by 2030
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Replace 40% of fossil fuels in vehicle fleet with renewable alternatives by 2028
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable and ethical corporate governanceIntegrity in the supply chainData protectionIT security and cybercrimeGreenhouse gas emissions and resourcesAttractive workplaceOccupational health and safetyEquality and diversityPatient safetySecurity of supply and procurementHealth promotionSocial commitment