We are committed to achieving a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030, based on 2019 levels, and a 30% reduction for Scope 3 (category 1: purchased good and services, and category 5: waste generated in operations).
Recognition and certifications
Platinum medal from EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) supplier partner.
We hold ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications for Environmental and Occupational health and safety management, with regular audits and renewals every three years.
We regularly conduct self-assessments and report performance indicators to FEIQUE, earning the Responsible Company Certificate in 2015 and renewing it periodically.
Our Sustainability Policy
Our Sustainability Policy is structured around four core pillars: Environment, Ethics and Governance, People, and Health and Society. These pillars guide our strategies and actions, ensuring we minimize our environmental footprint, uphold ethical practices, enhance employee well-being, and improve community life. Through these efforts, we aim to make a lasting, positive impact on the world around us, aligned with global standards and initiatives.
At AGC Pharma Chemicals, sustainability is at the heart of our strategic vision, intertwining with our mission to foster a healthier world.
Our commitment to Ethics and Good Governance
We comply with the laws and codes applicable to our operations and business practices by working together with our stakeholders to promote sustainable development.
Our commitment to the Environment
We operate responsibly to reduce our environmental footprint by addressing resource consumption, air emissions, waste water and waste management, and soil, groundwater and marine protection.
Our commitment to People
We offer a working environment that attracts and retains talent, thus ensuring the excellence of our team. We nurture personal and professional development, support the striking of a work-life balance, ensure occupational health and safety and promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion.
Our commitment to Health and Society
Our quality products improve people’s lives. We also focus our social contribution on protection of the environment, the local community, health and future generations.
Our commitment to Ethics and Good Governance
We comply with the laws and codes applicable to our operations and business practices by working together with our stakeholders to promote sustainable development.
Our commitment to the Environment
We operate responsibly to reduce our environmental footprint by addressing resource consumption, air emissions, waste water and waste management, and soil, groundwater and marine protection.
Our commitment to People
We offer a working environment that attracts and retains talent, thus ensuring the excellence of our team. We nurture personal and professional development, support the striking of a work-life balance, ensure occupational health and safety and promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion.
Our commitment to Health and Society
Our quality products improve people’s lives. We also focus our social contribution on protection of the environment, the local community, health and future generations.
Our commitment to Ethics and Good Governance
- We conduct our production, business and R&D activities in an ethical and responsible manner. Our responsibility as a company extends beyond the confines of our facilities and throughout our supply chain.
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- We work with customers, suppliers, other companies and governments, like Acció, the Government of Catalonia, the City Hall of Malgrat de Mar, AFAQUIM, FEIQUE, and COASHIQ, among others, to reduce and control the impact of our activities on people and the environment.
- Multi-tier compliance structure with officers at local, regional, and corporate levels. Our compliance procedures cover the following areas: Anti-bribery and anti-corruption, Antitrust, Insider trading, Data protection and privacy, Export and trade control, Anti-discrimination.
- Our Code of Conduct outlines ethical requirements and expectations for all employees and collaborators. This code defines how we negotiate and how we interact internally and externally.
- We are members of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI).
Committed to Environment
- We design, operate, and control our processes so that we do not create unnecessary impacts, following our EHS Management Policy.
- We treat wastewater, manage air emissions and handle the waste we generate by continuously seeking to reduce our environmental footprint.
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- We reduce our energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, according to our Decarbonization Plan.
- Given our location, we are particularly concerned about the Tordera aquifer and the marine ecosystem, and we make every effort to ensure that our activities do not affect them.
Committed to People
- Our corporate culture encourages the personal and professional development of employees, supporting teamwork while acknowledging individual contributions.
- We provide social and employment benefits that provide a work-life balance.
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- We offer a safe and healthy working environment for collaborators.
- We work for gender equality, diversity and inclusion.
- We strive to attract, nurture and retain talent by ensuring the excellence of our teams.
Our commitment to Health and Society
- We operate in the pharmaceutical industry and help improve people’s lives through our products.
- We have identified priority lines of action (environment, community, health and future generations) on which to focus our social contribution.
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- We take into account the needs and expectations of our stakeholders, especially those identified in the communities where our production centers are located.
Our Principles & Policies
Code of Conduct:
Compliance is a fundamental premise for all AGC Group activities. This is why we have drawn up a Code of Conduct setting out the requirements that all collaborators must take into account in their jobs. This code defines how we negotiate and how we interact internally and externally.
The Code of Conduct sets out the principles of our action based on three pillars:
- We act honestly and fairly in our business.
- We ensure a safe and decent workplace.
- We care about our neighboring communities.
Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) policy:
Our Environment, Health and Safety and policy reflects our commitment to reducing the impact of our activities and products on collaborators, the community and the environment, as well as preserving natural resources and using them responsibly.
This policy is the basis for the development of our integrated management system (certified under ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).
EHS Management System:
Our integrated management system encompasses all aspects of safety, the environment, and the prevention of major accidents. We identify the areas to improve upon the evaluation of our stakeholders and the information obtained from the analysis of the organizational context. Annually, we set target programmes that go beyond the legal obligations.
On an annual basis, we define improvement programs, including objectives that go beyond legal compliance. Additionally, we monitor our performance through our system of indicators.
