Ferrer
We have an urgent moral obligation to use business to fight for social justice.
Ferrer was founded in Barcelona in 1959, Ferrer is an international pharmaceutical company that, at the beginning of this century, undertook a profound transformation under the leadership of Sergi Ferrer-Salat to place people, the planet and collective action at the heart of its ambition.
Today we are a vertically integrated company that combines research and development, manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, production and marketing to help scientific innovation reach the people who need it most.
Guided by our purpose to use business to fight for social justice, we develop innovative solutions to address highly underserved medical needs and reinvest more than 50% of our profits in social and environmental initiatives.
We are a pharmaceutical company that has been looking to do things differently for years; Instead of maximizing shareholder returns, we return around 50% of our profits to society and allocate them where they are truly needed.
We go beyond compliance and abide by the highest standards of sustainability, ethics, and integrity.
Ferrer was born in Barcelona, in 1959, under the presidency of Carles Ferrer Salat with a clear commitment: the business must generate economic and social development.
Ferrer is an international family company, headquartered in Barcelona, chaired by Sergi Ferrer-Salat. The team is made up of more than 1,700 people of different nationalities and all of them contribute enormous value thanks to the diversity of their experiences.
We are a vertically integrated pharmaceutical company that combines research and development, active pharmaceutical manufacturing, production and marketing to help bring scientific innovation to those who need it most.
Our products are present in more than 100 countries and we have a team of about 1,700 people.
We honestly share the progress and challenges we face. It is not enough to have a purpose: you have to be willing to act, influence and take responsibility. Here you can consult our sustainability reports.
Ferrer included in the ranking of the most ethical companies in the world in 2026
Ferrer reinforces its impact in 2024 with more social and environmental investment, B Corp leadership and advances in sustainability
We are the highest scoring pharmaceutical B Corp in the world
Ferrer is recognized as a leader in compliance with ethical and responsible corporate practices
Discover our 2023 Sustainability Report
