Sustainability

Sustainability is one of PCGC’s five core corporate values. We take responsibility for the environmental, social, and economic impacts of our business activities and make sustainability a key focus of our corporate strategy, guided and overseen by our highest governance body—the Board of Directors.

Our sustainability strategy encompasses four main objectives:
· Empower our employees to thrive;
· Enhance the sustainability of our value chain;
· Achieve net-zero emissions;
· Generate positive impact in the communities where we operate.

We adopt sustainable practices today to stay relevant and competitive tomorrow.”

- Stefan P. Butz, CEO

Our Sustainability Strategy

Sustainability is one of PCGC‘s five company values. We take responsibility for the environmental, social, and economic impacts of our business activities by making sustainability a focus area in our corporate strategy with oversight from our highest governance body, the Board of Directors.

Our Sustainability Strategy reflects four objectives:

· Enable our people to flourish 

· Make our value chains more sustainable 
· Achieve net-zero emissions 
· Make a positive local impact  

Our Sustainability Strategy

Sustainability is one of PCGC‘’s five company values. We take responsibility for the environmental, social, and economic impacts of our business activities by making sustainability a focus area in our corporate strategy with oversight from our highest governance body, the Board of Directors 

Our Sustainability Strategy reflects four objectives:

· Enable our people to flourish 

· Make our value chains more sustainable 
· Achieve net-zero emissions 
· Make a positive local impact  

Flourishing People

Sustainable value chains

Net- Zero emissions

Positive local impact

Our Sustainability Strategy

Sustainability is one of DKSH’s five company values. We take responsibility for the environmental, social, and economic impacts of our business activities by making sustainability a focus area in our corporate strategy with oversight from our highest governance body, the Board of Directors.

Our Sustainability Strategy reflects four objectives: 
· Enable our people to flourish 
· Make our value chains more sustainable 
· Achieve net-zero emissions 
· Make a positive local impact

Our Sustainability Objectives

Flourishing People

We are dedicated to nurturing and supporting our talent. We offer a variety of opportunities for our employees’ personal and professional growth, including comprehensive training programs and a culture of open feedback. We also uphold human rights and champion diversity and inclusion, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where our employees can thrive.

Women in Senior Leadership

2024: 36%

2023: 34%

Employee Engagement Score

2024: 78

2023: 77

Achieve Net-Zero Emissions

We are committed to setting ambitious, near-term company-wide emission reduction targets aligned with climate science through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). To achieve this, we continuously enhance operational efficiency, optimize transport routes and vehicle loads, adopt energy-saving equipment, expand our fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles, and rigorously minimize refrigerant emissions. These measures reflect our dedication to sustainable operations and our proactive role in combating climate change.

Scope 1 + 2 Emissions (market-based; in metric tons)

2024: 36%

2023: 34%

Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Intensity (market-based; in metric tons per net sales in CHF millions)

2024: 78

2023: 77

Sustainable Value Chain

We collaborate with partners across our value chain to procure products and services responsibly, ensuring respect for human rights and minimizing environmental impact. We further demonstrate our commitment to sustainability by pursuing global certifications, including ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety and ISO 14001 for environmental management.

Number of Markets with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

2024: 3

2023: -

High Consequence Fatalities

2024: 0

2023: 0

Positive Local Impact

PCGC’s social impact strategy offers clear guidance on how we create positive effects in the communities where we operate. Our local initiatives focus on supporting community development, from alleviating hunger and improving access to healthcare to enhancing essential life skills.

Number of Social Impact Projects

2024: 96

2023: 94

Number of Markets Benefitting From Social Impact Projects

2024: 27

2023: 24