Sterile manufacturing, sustainable impact
Sterile manufacturing, sustainable impact
At Birgi Mefar, while manufacturing reliable medicines that support human health, we consider sustainability an integral part of the way we do business. By integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles across our operations, we aim to create long-term value for our employees, customers, business partners, society and future generations.
In line with our responsibility towards people and the environment, we work to use natural resources efficiently, reduce our carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency, protect water resources and manage waste responsibly. At the same time, we continuously strengthen our safe, inclusive and ethical working culture, supporting the development and well-being of our employees.
As part of our corporate governance approach, we embrace ethical business practices, transparency, compliance and accountability as fundamental principles in all our decision-making processes. Through our Risk Management and Business Continuity Management practices, we strengthen our operational resilience, proactively manage potential risks and safeguard business continuity.
Through management systems aligned with international standards and our continuous improvement approach, we regularly monitor our sustainability performance and continue to create value for our stakeholders while reducing our environmental and social impacts.
By supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we aim to contribute to a healthier, safer and more sustainable future.
Protecting the planet and its resources is a long-standing priority for us. As BMG Part of Arcera, we are committed to reducing our footprint through responsible operations, efficient resource use, and a clear path toward net zero—with the goal of passing on a healthier world to future generations.
We continuously upgrade our processes to reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions, and waste, while ensuring safety and full regulatory compliance. Across our value chain, we implement environmental initiatives and deploy clean technologies that support the transition to a low-carbon economy. We are committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Water is essential to sterile manufacturing—without reliable, high-quality water, sterile production cannot be sustained. That’s why we focus on protecting water resources, optimizing consumption, and managing waste responsibly. Dedicated EHS teams at each site support compliance and continuous improvement, while all employees complete environmental compliance training and are encouraged to take part in initiatives that protect local ecosystems.
Using energy efficiently is an integral part of our sustainable manufacturing approach. At Birgi Mefar, we are committed to continuously improving our energy performance, promoting the efficient use of natural resources, and reducing our carbon footprint.
Through our Energy Management System, we regularly monitor our energy consumption, analyze performance indicators, and implement initiatives that enhance energy efficiency. While investing in energy-saving technologies across our manufacturing processes, we also foster a culture of energy efficiency through the active participation of our employees.
Guided by the principles of the ISO 50001 Energy Management System, we support operational excellence, fulfill our environmental responsibilities, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
We are committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, supported by a clear decarbonization roadmap. We measure our carbon footprint across our sites to ensure transparency and alignment with international standards, and we reduce our impact by improving energy efficiency, increasing renewable energy use, and sharing best practices across operations. We also work with suppliers to address value-chain impacts and strengthen waste management through continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, respected, and supported. We focus on wellbeing, inclusion, continuous learning, and a strong health and safety culture across our sites. We also engage with our local communities in meaningful ways, guided by trust, responsibility, and compliance.
At BMG Part of Arcera, we recognize that our long-term success depends on our people. We are committed to providing a good place to work—encouraging a hands-on mindset, open communication, and effective decision-making. We strive to create a supportive culture where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their potential.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are embedded in how we work and are guided by our ethical principles. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form, and we support fairness through clear and consistent people processes. We believe inclusion drives performance—by enabling different perspectives, strengthening collaboration, and empowering every individual to contribute at their best.
Learning and development are central to our People & Culture approach. Through role-based training, compliance and quality learning, and capability-building programs, we continuously strengthen expertise across our teams. By supporting individual growth, we help build the skills needed for today’s priorities and tomorrow’s challenges.
Providing a safe and healthy workplace is a fundamental priority. Our Health & Safety approach is built on continuous improvement, supported by risk assessments, audits, and compliance with relevant requirements. We work to safeguard employees, contractors, and visitors, while strengthening safety awareness and accountability across our sites.
At BMG Part of Arcera, ethics, integrity, and trust are the foundations of how we operate and guide our interactions with customers, suppliers, and regulators. By embedding these values into our risk management, compliance, and reporting processes, we aim to ensure that decisions support sustainable performance and long-term value creation.
Ethics, integrity, and trust are at the heart of how we operate, internally and in interacting with our customers, partners, and suppliers. These values are central to our business strategy and our business proposition, and we believe they strengthen our competitive advantage.
Our Code of Ethics sets strict guidelines for our business practices and articulates the standards for our ethical conduct across all markets. It provides guidelines for our behavior that all our employees must follow, including the prevention of corruption, bribery and fraud.
We have a multi-faceted Compliance Management Programme which ensures adherence to standards. This covers leadership and communication, policies and procedures including review, approvals, and documentation of high-risk interactions, monitoring and internal audit, risk assessment, due diligence of third-party intermediaries, reporting and investigation.
The responsibility for compliance with the standards rests with the Global Integrity and Compliance function as well as Compliance Committees at both global and regional level. All staff are required to complete annual training on the Code of Conduct.
We have a strict compliance training programme which includes mandatory training for all employees on anti-bribery and anti-corruption, and data protection and data privacy.
Speak Up In Birgi MefarBirgi Mefar is committed to high ethical standards and always acting in compliance with applicable law. Link below to our online Speak-Up platform to make a report or ask a question regarding any compliance, ethics, environmental, health, safety, social, governance, human rights, or related topic.
At BMG Part of Arcera, quality is a cornerstone of our operations and a key driver of trusted partnerships. With a focus on product safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, we continuously strengthen our quality systems across the value chain—from manufacturing to packaging. Through robust data governance, effective risk management, and a culture of continuous improvement, we aim to deliver consistent performance and reliable supply.
Protecting personal data and maintaining robust cybersecurity are key governance priorities. We manage data processing and security practices in line with applicable regulations and recognized best practices, supported by training and awareness across the organization.
At BMG Part of Arcera, we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. We conduct our business in line with applicable laws and ethical standards, and we expect the same from our employees and third parties acting on our behalf. Through policies, training, and speak-up channels, we help prevent misconduct and support transparent and fair business practices.
Effective risk management is fundamental to the sustainability of our operations and the fulfillment of our responsibilities to stakeholders. At Birgi Mefar, we systematically identify, assess, monitor, and manage strategic, operational, financial, environmental, and compliance risks.
Through our Enterprise Risk Management approach, we view risks not only as potential threats but also as opportunities for improvement and growth. By embedding risk awareness into our corporate culture, we strengthen decision-making processes and support the achievement of our strategic objectives.
Our Business Continuity Management approach is designed to ensure the resilience of our critical operations in the face of unexpected disruptions. We proactively assess potential risks, analyze critical business processes, and regularly review our business continuity plans to strengthen organizational resilience.
Through Business Impact Analyses (BIA), Business Continuity Plans (BCP), and regular readiness exercises, we continuously enhance our preparedness and ensure the continuity of our operations, enabling us to respond effectively to events that may affect our employees, customers, and supply chain.