Ferrer, the international pharmaceutical laboratory based in Barcelona, and a CataloniaBio & HealthTechmember, has exceeded global B Corp standards in terms of social and environment performance, transparency and corporate responsibility in all the territories in which it has a direct presence. With the completion of the certification process, Ferrer is the first Spanish pharmaceutical company to become part of the international B Corp community, the group of companies that aim to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
Mario Rovirosa, CEO of Ferrer, expressed hissatisfaction with joining B Corp and explained that “being a B Corp company isthe culmination of a process that began many years ago, and over the last four years, we have intensified that vision with the definitive transformation into a positive impact organization. Our entire strategy is focused on people and the development of their talent, protection of the planet and the fight for a fairer and more equitable society. This recognition is just the beginning, and our commitment is to continue working to make a positive impact insociety.”
Ferrer has become part of the B Corp movement after scoring 100.6 points in the certification process and is among only 25% of 4,500 global B Corp companies that have obtained more than 100points. In addition to becoming a B Corp, Ferrer has also participated in the process of researching and defining the standards for the pharmaceutical industry.
With this process, Ferrer joins acommunity of more than 4,500 companies around the world that are helping to redefine the meaning of success in business: success measured not only by economic benefits, but also by the wellbeing of people, communities and the planet, and thereby ensuring that all companies compete to be not only the bestin the world but, above all, the best for the world.
Throughout the certification process, Ferrer has been advised by Roots for Sustainability (R4S), a social impact agency that designs, implements and evaluates strategic and transformative projects for companies, non-profit organizations and governments in matters of sustainability, social impact and inclusive business activity. The company has also been the main collaborator in the Shared Value Programme, promoted by CataloniaBio & HealthTech Sustainability Workgroup, the Mental Health Cluster ofCatalonia and ACCIÓ (Government of Catalonia).
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