Sustainability Report 2025: Step by step – Always leading the curve

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At Vetter, we consciously and consistently pursue sustainability as a continuous journey. Every step we take helps to improve our day-to-day work, create favorable working conditions for our employees, and live up to our responsibility toward the environment and society. In our 2025 Sustainability Report, we highlight our achievements from the past year and demonstrate our ongoing commitment to this path.

What we’ve accomplished in 2025

The past year was marked by significant progress—visible, measurable, and recognized: 

  • Our climate targets were officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means they meet current scientific requirements for effective climate protection. 
  • We expanded our training and professional development offerings, continually optimized our working conditions, and actively promoted sustainable mobility. 
  • Our commitment was recognized externally. EcoVadis awarded Vetter 2025 a Platinum rating. With 88 points, we are among the top 1 % of all companies evaluated worldwide. 

All these developments have one thing in common: They are centered around three key areas of our clear sustainability strategy, namely 

  • Patients – safe and reliable care 
  • People – acting responsibly toward our employees and beyond 
  • Planet – protecting the climate and resources 

Together, they form a holistic approach that integrates environmental, social, and economic responsibility.

  • Patients

    Our primary goal remains unchanged: to provide people around the world with medicines. 

    • 238 million units filled 
    • Customer service level of over 90 % 
    • Production adhering to GMP, ICH, and ISO standards
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  • People

    We invest in attractive working conditions, development opportunities, and employee well-being—both today and in the future. 

    • An average of €2,900 euros in annual employee benefits 
    • 1,600 Deutschlandtickets and 1,400 JobRäder (leased bikes) for sustainable mobility 
    • A minimum investment of €25 million in education each year 
    • 158 apprentices and dual-track students trained to become qualified professionals.
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  • Planet

    We are reducing emissions, increasing our use of renewable energy, and managing resources more consciously. 

    • Validated climate targets: At least 58.8 % fewer emissions (Scope 1 + 2) by 2034 
    • Goal: Net zero by 2050 at the latest 
    • 56 % renewable energy as a share of total energy consumption 
    • Target: 45 % recycling rate by 2030

Why this path is important

Sustainability is firmly embedded in our day-to-day work. Through many individual steps, we continue to develop Vetter and take responsibility for the future. 

All background information, measures, and key figures can be found in the 2025 Sustainability Report. It shows how we’re moving forward together, step by step, and is well worth a look.

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Our 2025 Sustainability Report

Our sustainability report provides insight into our ecological, social, and corporate practices. It details how we take responsibility, measure progress, and consistently improve our sustainability strategy. In doing so, we adhere to international standards and carefully consider stakeholder expectations.

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