Building a Sustainable Value Chain

At Unither, responsible purchasing is an integral part of our overall CSR strategy. It serves as a key driver of sustainable performance in the pharmaceutical industry, enhancing the quality, resilience, and sustainability of our operations in collaboration with our suppliers.

Our Responsible Purchasing Policy, shared with all our partners, is built on five key pillars:

1.

Cost and timeline control

2.

Supply chain reliability

3.

Compliance with quality and regulatory standards

4.

Innovation capability

5.

Integration of social and environmental criteria

Responsibility and Positive Impact through Purchasing

Bureau Amiens

Our Commitments to Suppliers

  • Fair selection based on objective criteria

  • Rejection of illegal labor and child labor

  • Business ethics: fight against corruption, confidentiality

  • Environmental responsibility: regulatory compliance and resource efficiency

  • Extending CSR requirements throughout the subcontracting chain

Stockage Amiens

Local and Responsible Purchasing

Each site is encouraged to prioritize local suppliers whenever possible, in order to:

  • Reduce transportation-related emissions

  • Strengthen logistical resilience

  • Support local ecosystems

 

In France, local production also allows us to benefit from low-carbon electricity: around 50 gCO₂e/kWh, compared to a global average of approximately 445 gCO₂/kWh. This French energy characteristic further reinforces the value of local purchasing, reducing the carbon footprint of our pharmaceutical production while relying on recognized industrial expertise.

Source: Base Empreinte® (ADEME)

Bureau Amiens

Monitoring, performance, and continuous improvement

Our suppliers can be evaluated through:

  • Quality and regulatory audits

  • Corrective action plans, if necessary

Key figures

3 to 5 years

standard contract duration to secure quality, timelines, and pricing

100 %

of tenders include CSR criteria (carbon footprint, traceability, certifications)

12-month forecasts

shared monthly with strategic suppliers

5-year

projected capacity target for each newly selected supplier