We use business to fight for social justice
2024 Sustainability Report
A clear call to action:
commitment, consistency, and social justice
In a global context marked by climate emergency, conflicts, and growing inequality, Ferrer reaffirms its purpose: to fight for social justice. We share our progress and our challenges. Having a purpose is not enough, we must be willing to act, influence, and take responsibility.
Our impact in numbers:
Commitment to the B Corp community
We continue driving social and environmental change by recertifying as a B Corp company, strengthening our presence in this global community of businesses working to generate a positive impact on people and the planet.
Our way of doing business
B Corp
Recertified in 2024 with a score of 136.4.
We are the highest-scoring pharmaceutical company globally and the 3rd highest among companies with revenues over €500M.
LinkUp
We collaborate with suppliers, business partners, and licensees to promote strong social and environmental practices throughout our value chain.
Compliance Leader Verification™
Recognized by Ethisphere for ethical and responsible corporate practices.
Great People
We foster a people-centered culture based on trust and accountability, where talent thrives.
Professional growth
48,179 hours of training.
Development of a feedback culture with a new platform to better listen to our teams.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
EDGE international certification in Spain for our gender equality efforts.
Signatory of the UN Women's Empowerment Principles.
Health, safety, and wellbeing
ISO 45001 multi-site certification at 100% of our Spanish sites for prevention and safety.
108/110 points in WELL Platinum certification for our corporate offices.
Liveable Planet
We promote the preservation of the environment for our own good and that of future generations. Our goal: to create more environmental value than we consume.
Accelerating climate action
93% execution of our 2024 Climate Transition Plan.
81% of sites certified under ISO 14001.
51.5% of energy consumption from renewable sources.
Protecting natural capital
87.3% waste recovery rate.
6% reduction in water consumption compared to the previous year.
Achieved 100% FSC-certified materials in all our packaging.
Collective Action
We explore new forms of collaboration to address society's most critical challenges. Because we want to be part of the solution, not the problem.
Giving back to society
55% increase in social and environmental reinvestment compared to the previous year.
Over 1 million meals prepared and delivered.
Making a difference through volunteering
70% of our people participated in volunteering activities.
38% increase in team-led initiatives.
Joining forces and building alliances
We joined the Global Coalition for Social Justice, a platform bringing together governments, businesses, NGOs, and more.
Our Activity
Health is a fundamental and essential right that should be accessible to all. It is a necessary condition for social justice.
New pharmaceutical plant
Inauguration of our facility in Esplugues de Llobregat (Barcelona) to produce non-sterile liquid medicines.
Designed with environmental and social sustainability criteria.
Voice of the patient
Collaborating with patients and patient associations in studies and programs.
For the first time, a pulmonary hypertension and fibrosis patient's perspective was included in a scientific publication.
Innovation
€12 million invested in R&D.
455 patent applications submitted.
347 patents granted.