Our approach to sustainability

At Octapharma, sustainability is a core value and an integral part of our strategy. As a family-owned, purpose-driven company, we are dedicated to operating in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable way, always acting ethically and with integrity.

Guided by our long-term vision to provide health solutions that advance human life, with financial discipline and core values at our foundation, we strive to support more patients in need worldwide while safeguarding our planet for future generations. Together, we are truly making a difference to people’s lives.

A strategic approach to environmental sustainability

In 2024, we made significant progress towards becoming an even more sustainable and resource-efficient company.

This commitment is reflected in our ongoing support of numerous environmental sustainability initiatives, including:

• Replacement of traditional fluorinated refrigerants with alternative natural refrigerants that have a lower global warming potential

• Improving energy efficiency through system and equipment upgrades and heat recovery initiatives

• Purchase of renewable energy and installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels

• Recycling ethanol at our Stockholm site,

  with up to 80% of waste ethanol being

  returned to the site - aligning with circular

  economy principles

• Conserving water by optimising cleaning

  processes to reduce municipal water

  usage and eliminating its use for cooling

  purposes

• Reducing CO2 emissions by passing flue

  gas from gas burning processes through

  waste water to neutralise its PH value

• Substituting and minimising the use of

  chemicals that have the potential to

  harm people or the environment

“In 2024, we carefully assessed our greenhouse gas emissions and pinpointed hotspots, to gain a clearer picture of how our operations and value chain contribute to climate change,” says Manuela Huck-Wettstein, Group Director Sustainability at Octapharma.

“The bulk of these greenhouse gas emissions come from our value chain, - with key sources including purchased goods and services, capital goods and logistics. Emissions from electricity consumption, refrigeration, and natural gas combustion are also critical areas of focus. This deeper understanding of our climate impact is now being translated into a robust roadmap to decarbonise our business, with significant initiatives expected to be launched over the coming year - building on the progress already made and the work currently underway.”