Vetter, a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), seeks to lower its CO2 emissions by 4.52% company-wide per year to achieve its 2050 goals.  

The pharmaceutical service provider company committed to reach net zero status for direct and indirect emissions in Germany by 2040 and worldwide by 2050. The company needs to lower its CO2 emissions by at least 4.52% annually, which it surpassed in 2024. 

Vetter plans to invest in infrastructure and process optimizations to assist in reaching these goals.

In addition to a new high-performance photovoltaic (PV) system at its Langenargen production site and the electrification of existing systems, Vetter is taking an important step towards hydrogen technology by converting two high-pressure steam generators that generate an output of 128 kWp per year.

In addition, the company uses solely CO2-neutral nitrogen as of 2024 to further improve its carbon footprint. Together with all existing energy measures, 54% of Vetter’s energy consumption comes from renewable energy. 

Vetter emphasizes the sustainability of its partners, vendors and suppliers by prioritizing their adherence to sustainable practices.

Details were published in its fourth annual sustainability report.

“Our fourth sustainability report shows that successful sustainability progress is a marathon, not a sprint,” said Managing Director Henryk Badack in a statement. “As a family-owned business, we have been taking responsibility for many decades – and not just for the environment. Our employees and the social environment are also particularly important to us. Our commitment to sustainability in these areas is as strong as our dedication to climate and energy. While we take pride in our successes to date, we cannot rest on our laurels. We will continue to consistently pursue our sustainability strategy to achieve the ambitious goals we’ve set.”