Corporate Social Environmental Responsibility

Our actions go beyond our primary mission of research and development, production, and marketing of innovative products for animal health, particularly for bees.

They extend to the implementation of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, driven by six priorities closely aligned with our activities and challenges.

For over 40 years, we have worked in partnership with our collaborators and stakeholders to build a more sustainable future. Together, we are dedicated to tackling new challenges, innovating, and enhancing our positive impact on the environment and ecosystems.

Innovate sustainably

We take a proactive and integrated “One Health” approach to remain at the forefront of industry trends and technological advancements. Each year, we invest 10% of our revenue in research and development to create innovative solutions.

Sustainability is central to our innovation strategy: we prioritise responsible practices, develop eco-friendly products such as the selective hornet trap, and align ourselves with global initiatives to promote a more sustainable future.

Develop and ensure safe products with high quality standards

We are committed to upholding rigorous standards in the development, manufacturing, and service delivery to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of our solutions. Our production site is GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certified.

At the same time, we prioritise the safety of both the targeted species and the users of our products.

Reduce our environmental impact

We are implementing concrete actions to reduce our environmental impact, including lowering greenhouse gas emissions. We have invested in new facilities to decrease our electricity and gas consumption. Additionally, we are focused on reducing our water usage and waste, with over 50% of our waste being recycled.

Specifically, we have:

Installed a park of 960 solar panels at our production site, enabling us to self-supply 24% of our annual energy consumption in kW.

Launched an initiative in 2019 with our clients to collect used strips. Over 16 tons have already been collected!

Begun optimizing some of our product packaging (reducing surface area, ink usage, etc.), while adhering to the necessary industry constraints related to veterinary medicine stability.

Strengthen relations with stakeholders and develop partnerships

Collaboration with beekeepers, environmental organisations, and other stakeholders is essential to address the challenges related to pollinator health. That is why we are actively engaged in partnerships with universities, research centres, and associations.

This collaboration allows us to exchange ideas on the issues facing the industry, as well as share knowledge and expertise to develop and implement effective solutions.

Act ethically with our clients and partners

At Véto-pharma, treating all our stakeholders with respect, establishing lasting relationships, and fostering a constructive work culture are fundamental values.

As technical experts, we prioritise listening, transparency, and ethics, which strengthen the trust-based relationships we have with each of them.

Support and contribute to the development of the beekeeping sector

We support the beekeeping sector by implementing awareness initiatives centred around bee preservation. We actively promote and highlight beekeeping, alongside educational efforts that emphasise the crucial role of pollinators in sustaining our ecosystems and food systems.

Learn more about our support for the beekeeping sector

Gender Equality Index

In just two years, our Gender Equality Index has increased by 21 points, rising from 68 in 2021 to 89 in 2023. This improvement is the result of actions taken within the company.

While we have nearly achieved gender parity, differences persist, primarily in terms of responsibilities. In 2024, Véto-pharma has intensified efforts to reduce these gaps by implementing training programs, promotions, and salary adjustments.

We are also committed to maintaining this parity by ensuring that our recruitment and internal mobility processes promote equality.