The company further reinforces its contribution to a healthier planet as part of its Sustainability strategy

PRAGUE, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zentiva today celebrates the International Day of Forests by pledging to plant one million trees by 2030. As a producer of high-quality and affordable medicines, Zentiva generates carbon emissions and is aware of its impact on the environment. That's why the company committed to a strong sustainability program as part of its business strategy.

Nick Haggar, CEO of Zentiva, said: "At Zentiva we secure the supply of medicines and more than 100 million people in Europe and beyond trust our products. We have defined a comprehensive sustainability strategy and formalized our commitment to become a carbon neutral for scope 1 and scope 2 by 2030. In addition, we are investing more in programs to improve our efficiency in managing energy, water and waste. I am proud that the actions are real and not just commitments on paper."

Zentiva's sustainability journey began in 2019 with the planting of the first trees in Romania. Since then, the company has already planted more than 250,000 trees as part of its reforestation and compensation program. The formalization of the commitment of one million trees is another milestone for the team.

Ines Windisch, Director of Human Resources, Communications and Sustainability: "Everyone in our company is involved in the Sustainability agenda, as we believe that every small step and every small contribution counts. We are focusing our efforts not only on efficiency programs but also on in Biodiversity, supporting nature to recover and restore local ecosystems. There is only one planet, and we want future generations to enjoy their lives on Earth as much as we do."

Zentiva has continued to significantly reduce its CO2 emissions during 2022 after a 16% reduction in 2021. It is important that all companies work to reduce their environmental impact and the Zentiva team is proud of the progress they are making. While the company's sustainability strategy is framed around 3 pillars: People, Partners and Planet, Zentiva will achieve the goal of carbon neutrality by focusing on reducing carbon emissions, sourcing renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency. efficiency in the management of energy, water and waste.

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