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Sign our Manifesto for the recognition of Sustainable Enterprises!
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To create systemic change, we advocate for a new policy framework that recognizes and incentivizes sustainable companies in Switzerland. Therefore we launched a Manifesto for the Recognition of Sustainable Enterprises. We call on all Swiss decision-makers to support our initiative and sign the manifesto.
UCB Farchim SA
UCB is a biopharmaceutical company based in Brussels, Belgium. One of its main drug manufacturing sites is located in Bulle. UCB Switzerland is focused on creating valuable solutions that make improvements to people living with allergies, epilepsy, or autoimmune diseases. At UCB, we see sustainability as a core requirement that lies at the heart of all we do, driving our ambition to make a positive impact on society and the environment while empowering us to ensure UCB long-term success.
Year of listing
Industry
2022
Pharmaceuticals & Supplies
Fribourg/Freiburg
Region
Size
250-999
Pledges
Direct contribution to SDGs
Type of Pledge
Goal 1
By 2030, we reduce our water consumption volume by 20 %, compared with 2015*.
* As part of our Health of the Planet program, UCB in Switzerland contributing to UCB Global targets.
Core business
Goal 2
By 2030, we are carbon neutral (Scopes 1 & 2), and our tCO2eq target is approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)*.
* As part of our Health of the Planet program, UCB in Switzerland contributing to UCB Global targets. Mainly reducing our own emissions, representing 80 % of our actions and budget, and compensating the remaining 20 % incompressible emissions.
Internal operations
Goal 3
By 2025, we ensure that over 60 % of all tCO2eq emissions from our suppliers (Scope 3) are covered by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), compared to 23 % in 2021*.
* As part of our responsible procurement initiative, UCB in Switzerland contributing to UCB Global targets, mainly reducing the suppliers' emissions and compensating the remaining incompressible ones.
Supply chain
Goal 4
By 2025, we ensure equal opportunities and career development for all our employees, including equal salaries, promotions and individual customized performance reviews*.
* Maintaining the Equal Salary certification, in line with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program.
Internal operations
Goal 5
By 2025, we increase the number of early career profiles (apprentices, interns & graduates) by 30 % compared to 2022, and ensure they get the necessary training and skills to be integrated into the professional world*.
* Carried out by a third party assessment. As part of our Early Careers program, offering free job orientation and personalized support towards our apprenticeship courses. Also further developing collaboration with Swiss universities to create better connectivity with local students and to develop their skills.
Internal operations
Scope of Pledges:
UCB SA (global group) operates in various markets around the world through a number of subsidiaries and manufacturing sites with clear operational and commercial boundaries. In Switzerland, the company is represented by UCB Farchim SA. The pledges taken within the STI framework relate to the sustainability policy of UCB Farchim SA. The latter is therefore accountable for their implementation within its scope of activity. Where these commitments directly reinforce the Group's sustainability approach, a special mention is added in the wording. To learn more about the accessibility of our medicines, visit our webpage: Access to our solutions.
Note: By 2023 systematically indicates the end of the year, meaning: By the end of 2023 (unless otherwise defined, such as fiscal year)
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