Company stories

Get to know the people and values behind Ypsomed. Explore stories that reflect our culture, purpose, and the impact we create together.

After work visit at Ypsomed in Schwerin

On June 17, Ypsomed once again opened its doors to interested visitors to the popular career event in Schwerin.

Ypsomed shows team spirit at the 2025 Bern Grand Prix

Over 90 runners from our ranks joined the more than 35,000 participants in the Grand Prix of Bern (GP) – a new record for Ypsomed!

Our energy for change

On the occasion of the 55th Earth Day on 22 April 2025, Ypsomed reaffirms its commitment to sustainability and supports this year's motto: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET.

Ypsomed achieves level B in the CDP sustainability rating

Ypsomed has improved its rating in the renowned Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) from C- to B-. We are very pleased to receive this recognition, as it confirms our continuous commitment to climate protection.

Make a contribution to sustainability with the exhibition stand

Our exhibition stand is flexible and consists of several components, most of which can be reused. We have now been awarded the ‘Gold Standard’ by the ‘Better Stands’ initiative for the third time.

Together for optimized production

Efficient collaboration is essential for successful production. In Schwerin, engineering and production employees have jointly optimized an assembly system - for the production of up to 28 million auto-injectors per year.

Advancing a sustainable hospital-at-home ecosystem at scale

Partnership – Together with the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), FDA, Abbott, Alexion, Massachusetts General Hospital and other industry experts, we will identify how digital health solutions can support a hospital-at-home model.  

Ypsomed relies on renewable energy at all its locations

Since 2021, we have been obtaining 100% of our electricity from renewable sources. In addition, we are increasingly producing our own renewable electricity directly at our sites with the help of photovoltaic systems.

Ypsomed's new photovoltaic system in Schwerin

Since 2021, we have sourced 100 % of our electricity from renewable sources. Now, we also generate renewable electricity on-site through photovoltaic systems.

The time is now for reducing the greenhouse gas emissions

We take responsibility for the environmental, social and societal impact of our actions and are committed to sustainable development. In spring 2023, we submitted our reduction targets to the Science Based Targets initiative, which have now been …

Ypsomed's Earth Day Commitment

On Earth Day we stand united in our dedication to sustainability. We take responsibility for the environmental, social and societal impact of our actions and strive for long-term and sustainable development – ready to make a difference.

We are one of the LinkedIn Top Companies in Switzerland

Why Ypsomed? This is quite simple: we put our employees at the center of everything we do. From career opportunities and skills development to a welcoming corporate culture, we enable our employees to thrive. We are delighted to receive this award.

How Ypsomed promotes health

Around the world, the right to health of millions of people is increasingly under threat. At least 4.5 billion people are not fully covered by basic health services in 2021. To address these kinds of challenges, the theme of today's World Health Day …

Treating obesity as a chronic condition

The global prevalence of obesity has tripled in the past 30 years. To tackle obesity, we need to take action and create a sustainable environment in which people can live longer, healthier lives. We see obesity – not only on World Obesity Day – as a …

Our contribution to people with rare diseases

The treatment of chronic conditions has made great progress in recent years: with our products, we help people with chronic conditions and rare diseases to simplify their therapy and make self-treatment simpler and easier.

Ypsomed receives Silver medal in EcoVadis sustainability ranking

Sustainable action is embedded in our corporate strategy. We want to play a pioneering role in sustainability in our industry. The result that Ypsomed was awarded the silver medal for our sustainability commitment for the first time by EcoVadis, an …

Towards net zero emissions with sustainable plastics at Ypsomed

Plastics must have a low CO2 value and at the same time be of very high quality. Nadine Kaufmann, Development Engineer Expert Services, has been working at Ypsomed for over 16 years and is responsible for the various development initiatives involving …

Ypsomed's contribution to diabetes care

We offer a wide variety of products and services for people with chronic diseases such as diabetes. This enables simple, discreet and reliable self-treatment. Self-medication and improving adherence can reduce the cost of chronic diseases in the …

Ypsomed’s contribution to health

World Health Day, celebrated on April 7th every year, is an important event that reminds us of the crucial role that health plays in our lives. We recognize the significance of this day and take action to promote the health and wellbeing of our …

Ypsomed saves energy

Switzerland's energy supply is heavily dependent on foreign countries during the winter months. In addition, the prices for electricity have risen very sharply. To ensure that we at Ypsomed get through the winter without energy shortages, we have set …

Ypsomed is well-positioned against the shortage of specialists

For some time now, Europe has been experiencing a shortage of qualified and well-trained workers. Specialists are in particular demand for MINT occupational fields (mathematics, information technology, natural sciences and technology). To prevent …

Production of YpsoMate Zero ISCC+ certified

In August 2022, Ypsomed reached an important milestone in the production of its world's first CO2-neutral autoinjector, YpsoMate Zero: production is now certified according to the ISCC+ standard. This is an international standard used by many …

Flexible working at Ypsomed

The pandemic has had a lasting impact on our idea of work. The sudden obligation to work from home has led to challenges, but also to new opportunities. Flexible working, independent of time and place, has become an integral part of our culture at …

A Ypsomed veteran

Whether it is folding envelopes, restocking supplies or taking pens apart – Max has been working at Ypsomed for more than 30 years with great pleasure and dedication. He has a cognitive disability – but that does not stop him from spreading a …

Remuneration policy at Ypsomed

Women and men are paid equally at Ypsomed. The Fair-Pay-Label ADVANCED confirms the equal pay between women and men in the company. This certificate confirms our efforts to create a contemporary and attractive corporate culture in which equal rights …

Our contribution to sustainability

Ypsomed is a value-based company and feels committed to society as a whole. That is why we take responsibility for the environmental, social and societal impact of our actions and strive for long term and sustainable development. And in doing so, we …

Ypsomed promotes diversity

Swiss German instead of Tigrinya, pasta instead of injera – a new culture and different circumstances. Million Hailemariam came to Switzerland as a refugee from Eritrea in 2014 at the age of 15. This summer he will complete his apprenticeship at …

Ypsomed further develops its sustainability program

As a responsible and future-oriented company, sustainability is of crucial importance to us. It is therefore one of our strategic pillars. We are currently further developing our company-wide sustainability program. Our goal is to become …

Ypsomed builds two big silos

At our production site in Solothurn, two big silos have been installed in the beginning for October 2020. In these two giants, we store plastic granules. Before the installation of these silos, granules were delivered and stored on pallets. The silos …

Reducing the ecological footprint

As a responsible and innovative company, Ypsomed has committed itself to the concept of circular economy. It is our goal to set a good example as a sustainable company in the medtech industry.

World Diabetes Day and National Future Day

November 14 is a day of great importance for Ypsomed. Today is World Diabetes Day as well as National Future Day in Switzerland, where our headquarters are located. Today, we have the opportunity to draw attention to diabetes and to equality.
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