Sustainability at Ypsomed

We act responsibly toward the environment, society, our partners, customers, and employees. We also foster the circular economy and reduce our carbon footprint.

100%

of our purchased electricity comes from renewable sources.

98%

of the emissions in our carbon footprint come from the upstream and downstream value chain (Scope 3).

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new product platforms developed for ecodesign.

Our commitment to sustainability

Reduce CO₂ emissions

Reducing before offsetting is our credo. We aim to achieve net zero greenhouse gases across our value chain by 2040. We are guided by the scientific guidelines of the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), which has confirmed our 2023 climate targets.

Promoting the circular economy

To protect the environment and conserve resources, we are committed to the principles of the circular economy. We develop new products in line with our ecodesign guidelines, aiming to minimize waste and emissions wherever possible and to use more sustainable materials.

Acting responsibly

Sustainability is an integral part of how we think and act. We view it as our social responsibility to protect the environment, to support and develop our employees and to uphold ethical behavior both as individuals and as a company.

Focus on sustainability

Discover how we embrace responsibility. All details are available in our latest annual report.

Read the sustainability report

Our path to Net Zero

The NetZero Program is Ypsomed's ambitious roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with the goal of reaching net-zero along the entire value chain by 2040. We are fully committed to the science-based reduction targets set by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Our carbon footprint along the value chain

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Direct emissions from Ypsomed operations

Energy efficiency at our locations

Direct emissions from our activities, in particular from the consumption of fossil fuels, such as natural gas and fuels, as well as refrigerants (so-called Scope 1 emissions).

For years, we have focused on energy efficiency and reducing CO₂ emissions generated by the energy consumption of our plants and production sites. We minimise natural gas consumption by efficiently using waste heat from production. We also invest in the latest generation of energy-efficient injection moulding machines and use intelligent building technology for optimised heating, cooling and ventilation. When it comes to cooling, for example, we focus on eco-efficiency by using natural refrigerants or groundwater cooling.

We also pay particular attention to sustainability when building our new production plants. For example, the new buildings at the production sites in China and Schwerin were planned according to the LEED standard. Targeted measures are being taken to increase energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption.

We are also focussing on energy efficiency in the transport sector. We are constantly working on making our vehicle fleet more environmentally friendly. This includes the procurement of electric cars and the use of software to analyse and optimise the degree of utilisation of the vehicle fleet.
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Indirect emissions from purchased energy

Electricity from 100% renewable energy

In addition to reducing energy consumption, the promotion of renewable energy is a declared goal of Ypsomed. We have been sourcing 100% of our electricity from renewable energy since 2021. In addition, we are increasingly producing our own renewable electricity directly at our sites with the help of photovoltaic systems. In the calendar year 2025 it has been 3.6 GWh already. The remaining demand for renewable electricity is covered by guarantees of origin for renewable electricity. This means that emissions from purchased electricity are already zero today.
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Procured goods and services

Sustainable materials and a responsible supply chain

Goods and services used in the manufacture of our products, plastic pellets, medical devices, and electronic products account for the majority of our emissions.

Choosing more environmentally friendly materials is a key part of reducing our carbon footprint. In the 2025/26 financial year, we launched three new product platforms designed according to ecodesign principles: YpsoLoop, YpsoFlow and YpsoDot. We work closely with our suppliers to engage, develop and empower them as we work together towards our net zero goal.

We continuously measure and monitor the energy consumption and CO₂ emissions associated with the raw materials used in our products. Together with our partners, we define reduction measures to sustainably reduce our environmental impact.
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Capital goods

Sustainable construction for our new sites

The second largest source of emissions in our carbon footprint are investments in capital goods such as injection moulding plants and buildings.

In the current phase of high construction activity by Ypsomed, particular attention is being paid to the topic of sustainable construction. For example, the new buildings at the production sites in China and Schwerin were planned in accordance with the LEED standard. In addition to energy efficiency during operation (see Scope 1, 2), attention is also paid to reducing CO₂ emissions during the construction of the building shell itself: Lightweight steel framework instead of steel-concrete support structure, as well as CO₂-reduced recycled concrete, can significantly reduce the CO₂ footprint of new buildings.
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Other emissions

FlexWork and other areas

This includes residual indirect CO₂ emissions, e.g. from business trips and employee commuting as well as from the disposal of production waste.

Various reduction measures have also been established here. We provide charging stations for electric cars and e-bikes as well as bicycles for free use at our sites. The annual eco-bonus is an additional incentive for our employees to use public transport. Thanks to our FlexWork initiative and the option of working from any location, the number of commuter journeys made by our employees has been reduced. Virtual meetings have also become established for customer visits and further training in recent years.

In order to reduce production waste, our employees are sensitised to recycling waste materials in a targeted manner, thereby increasing our recycling rate.
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Transportation upstream

Large proportion of direct suppliers

We attach great importance to sourcing as locally as possible. This significantly reduces transport distances and the associated emissions along the supply chain. This also applies to future production sites.
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Disposal of our products

Environmentally friendly product and packaging solutions based on eco-design principles

We focus on environmentally friendly product and packaging solutions to reduce waste and conserve valuable resources. Our experts in product innovation and development are working intensively on the next generation of products that are optimised according to Ecodesign. We continuously optimise the recyclability of our products and work closely with customers and partners on efficient take-back and recycling systems. The new product platforms YpsoLoop, YpsoFlow and YpsoDot offer improved recyclability and reduced CO₂ emissions through material-reduced design and disassembly features. In addition to product optimisation, our Ecodesign projects also include packaging. Transport containers for the YpsoMate platform made from recycled PET (rPET) reduce CO₂ emissions per container by around 40 % and keep resources in circulation.
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Transportation downstream

Efficient transport to reduce CO₂ emissions

This includes the downstream transport of our products for further processing or directly to the customer. Through optimised planning, we strive to deliver our goods not only on time, but also as efficiently and environmentally friendly as possible to the complete satisfaction of our customers. In order to reduce transport distances, we are expanding our production capacities in our key markets. One current example is our new plant in Changzhou, China, which we will use to supply the Chinese market. In addition, our future site in Holly Springs, USA, will further strengthen our supply to the North American market.

The data for our carbon footprint includes Ypsomed AG and its subsidiaries.

Ecodesign of new products

We continuously optimize the entire lifecycle of our products and our full value chain — from development, procurement, and production to packaging, user application, and ultimately disposal and recycling.

Designed following ecodesign principles: YpsoLoop

All of our newly developed product platforms are developed for ecodesign: through careful material selection using bio-based plastics, the reduction of material quantity and variety, as well as their high recyclability. In the 2025/26 fiscal year, we launched three new product platforms with a low CO₂ footprint: the new YpsoLoop autoinjector platform as well as the new YpsoFlow and YpsoDot pen platforms. YpsoLoop received the CPHI Pharma Award in the Drug Delivery and Device Innovation category at CPHI in Frankfurt. The award recognizes technologies that set new standards in user-friendliness, design, and innovation. This demonstrates that the Ypsomed Group successfully translates its commitment to sustainability and usability into action.

Learn about our carbon savings of our products

Acting responsibly

Training and further education

Especially during a period of strong growth like the one we are currently experiencing, the integration and ongoing training of employees is of crucial importance to Ypsomed. Ypsomed supports "lifelong learning" through a diverse portfolio of programs.

Training and further education

Working conditions

The best possible quality of life also contributes to the health of our employees. Ypsomed offers a motivating corporate culture with an attractive work environment, flexible work models, a healthy team spirit and opportunities to shape tasks and careers.

Working conditions

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Promoting diversity and inclusion is a key pillar of our human resources policy. Women currently make up approximately 26% of our workforce, and around 50 nationalities are represented across our organization.

Diversity, equality and inclusion

Corporate governance and compliance

We believe that integrity is essential to our company’s success — both in our relationships with customers, business partners, and shareholders, and within our own team. Values such as respect, trust, and openness define our company and extend throughout our supply chain.

Our Code of Conduct

Responsible supply chain

We not only promote responsible behavior within Ypsomed, but also emphasize the importance of integrity throughout our entire supply chain. We place great importance on our suppliers, contractors and partners sharing and implementing our sustain ability standards.

Code of Conduct for suppliers

Data protection, information security and cybersecurity

As a global company, we comply with applicable data protection laws. Our privacy programme includes an organisation that is defined across all companies and creates consistent processes. Our employees also receive regular training.

Data protection, information security and cybersecurity

Disclosure of educational grants

We support the publication and transparency of all educational grants as prescribed by the Swiss Medtech Transparency Guidelines.

Disclosure of partnerships

Ypsomed is a member of various associations, foundations, and takes part in numerous external networks and initiatives. On the following page, you will find a selection of our most important partnerships and networks.

Our sustainability approach

Contribution to the UN sustainable development goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global goals that were adopted as part of the 2030 Agenda. They serve as a roadmap for sustainable development that combines economic progress with social justice and environmental protection. At Ypsomed, we contribute to various sustainability goals.

We make the greatest contribution to the following five goals:

People with chronic conditions can easily and safely administer their own medication with Ypsomed products.

At Ypsomed we promote innovation, lean management, a good working environment and economic growth.

Our ISO 14001 management system, our NetZero Program and the eco-design of our products are part of our sustainability approach to making our products more environmentally friendly.

Through our NetZero Program, we are committed to reducing our emissions to net zero by 2040 and to protecting the climate.

In networks and partnerships like the Alliance to Zero, we are shaping the path to net zero emissions in the medical technology and pharmaceutical sector.

Global reporting initiative (GRI)

We integrate sustainability holistically across our business and value chain. We disclose our strategy, targets, actions and progress — for example, through the GRI-index based on the principles of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Environmental management system

Ypsomed AG and its production sites in Switzerland and Germany are certified to ISO 14001. This standard requires products and services to be considered over their entire life cycle, thus creating the basis for circular solutions and improved environmental performance.

EHS policy

Materiality analysis

In a materiality analysis, we consider both the impact of sustainability issues on our business (outside-in) and the impact of our activities on society and the environment (inside-out), in line with the principle of dual materiality.

Sustainability news

Sustainability report

Discover how we take responsibility. We invite you to read our sustainability report.

To the sustainability report

Note: The key figures listed on this page relate to the 2025/26 financial year.

Sustainability at Ypsomed