Supply chain integrity
Galenica is committed to ensuring that, in addition to the companies in the network, their business partners also comply with international and national laws, standards, industry-specific standards and human rights. With these measures, we strive to ensure that all business practices are carried out ethically and responsibly – all to strengthen the trust of our customers and partners and make a positive contribution to society.
GRI 3-3
Art. 964b para. 1 CO
Art. 964b para. 2 no. 4 CO
Supply chain integrity means taking sustainability aspects into account when procuring raw materials, goods and services. These include local procurement, environmental and social criteria, in particular compliance with labour and human rights, the prohibition of child labour, the exclusion of forced or compulsory labour and due diligence when dealing with conflict minerals in the upstream supply chain.
The purchase of medicinal products accounts for the largest share of procurement volumes. Galenica procures these products through a broad supplier structure.
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Impacts, risks & opportunities |
Characterisation |
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Failure to adopt a responsible procurement policy can have a negative impact on the environment and on respect for human and labour rights along the entire supply chain. |
Negative, potential Entire value chain |
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Through responsible procurement, Galenica can contribute to ensuring decent work, fair wages and equality in the supply chain. |
Positive, potential Entire value chain |
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Supply chain management and the procurement of raw materials/products are an important cost and risk factor for Galenica and thus influence the company’s economic success. |
Risk In-house operations |
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Failure to comply with due diligence obligations in the supply chain may have legal and reputational consequences for Galenica. |
Risk In-house operations |
GRI 3-3,
GRI 308-1, 308-2
GRI 414-1, 414-2
Art. 964b para. 2 no. 5 CO
Our objectives
We are committed to responsible procurement that upholds environmental and social standards along the entire supply chain.
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Goal |
Status |
Target year |
Measurement parameter |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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We require our suppliers to comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct and verify this with at least 10 spot checks per year. |
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Every year |
Number of spot checks |
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12 |
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11 |
↗ Realistic
→ partially delayed / critical
↘ Critical
= Achieved
× Not achieved
GRI 3-3
Art. 964b para. 2 no. 2-3 CO
Our management approach
Ensuring integrity in the supply chain is a key concern for us. This ensures decent work, fair wages and equality in the supply chain, which has a positive effect on the industry and promotes sustainable economic growth in Switzerland.
GRI 2-23, 2-24, 2-25
GRI 308-2, 414-2
Supplier Code of Conduct
One of our key tools is the Supplier Code of Conduct. The aim of the Code is to increase transparency in the company’s own supply chain and thus ensure that it can fulfil its own responsibilities. The Code of Conduct refers to internationally embedded human rights standards and the applicable core conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and contains, in particular, guidelines on compliance with labour and human rights, ethical business practices, fair wages and environmental, health and quality regulations. The Code of Conduct applies to suppliers, service providers and consultants of the Galenica Group. It is available on the company website and forms an integral part of all newly concluded contracts. The Legal Department is always involved and regularly reviews the contract templates of the Galenica Group to check for compliance risks. Purchasing department employees also receive training covering the content of the Code of Conduct.
One of our objectives is to check compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct on an annual basis by means of spot checks. In 2024, standardised supplier surveys were conducted using random sampling for the first time. This supplier audit was also carried out in 2025, the results of which were positive. Of the 12 reviews performed, 11 were signed or confirmed. A multinational company referred to its own Code of Conduct, which is consistent with ours. Measures were also drawn up in the event of non-compliance with the Code.
GRI 2-26
Integrity through whistleblowing
Internal and external stakeholders may raise concerns about Galenica’s business activities through the external Whistleblower Reporting Office. This offers all employees and business partners the opportunity to anonymously report suspected breaches of the rules. All reports are investigated. Violations result in sanctions. No suspected cases were reported in the reporting year.
GRI 408-1, 409-1
Art. 964j CO
DDTrO
Due diligence obligations and transparency in relation to minerals and metals from conflict-affected areas, child labour and forced and compulsory labour
Galenica fulfilled its audit obligations regarding the Ordinance on Due Diligence and Transparency in relation to Minerals and Metals from Conflict-Affected Areas and Child Labour in 2025. In particular, internal and external investigations were carried out to determine the extent to which Galenica is affected by conflict minerals and child labour. There are no points of contact with conflict minerals, which is why Galenica is exempt from its reporting obligations in this regard.
Galenica has written to the most important suppliers with regard to child labour and had them documented. As part of this random inspection, the place of manufacture of the products was requested and checked against the UNICEF Child Labour Index. In the case of risk countries, further documentation and on-site audits were requested. Investigations have shown that there are no reasonable grounds to suspect child, forced or compulsory labour and Galenica is therefore also exempt from its reporting obligations in this regard.