Sustainable and future-oriented: Galenica’s logistics companies take responsibility

Galenica’s logistics companies are also working on innovative projects on the road. The first electric-powered delivery vehicles have been in operation in the greater Zurich area since early 2023 in collaboration with an external transport company. And the company’s first electric vehicle to comply with GDP (good distribution practice) has been doing the rounds from the Ecublens site since December 2023. The use of e-vehicles is part of Galexis’ sustainability strategy and is intended to help reduce the consumption of fossil fuels in its vehicle fleet by 40% by 2028. Range is currently still the limiting factor for widespread use of such vehicles, but an important first step has been taken. In the future, Health Supply, a joint venture between Galenica and Planzer, will also test new propulsion systems, especially in urban areas.

The outdoor areas at the Galexis distribution centre in Niederbipp also help to preserve biodiversity. Last autumn, a wild bee park was built on previously unused grass, which is blooming for the first time this spring. Wild bees are an important part of our ecosystem, especially for pollinating plants. The Galexis site is the ideal habitat for bees.

The Galenica Group is committed to social justice in a variety of ways – including in its logistics operations. Galexis has been donating towards the Shooting Star Foundation for many years. The foundation uses this money to make the wishes of children with illnesses or disabilities come true. Alloga has already worked with the Burgdorf Training and Work Centre for People with Recognised Support Needs (SAZ) for several years and employs a small team in several departments.

UFD has been committed to the circular economy since 2022 and enables employees to use the Circular Lugano service free of charge. This is a start-up from which various items such as tools and household appliances can be borrowed. In this way, Circular Lugano avoids unnecessary consumption and the associated need for energy and raw materials. UFD also donates discarded computers to the city of Lugano, thus keeping the devices in use, and also supports digital projects for the residents.

In environment and social matters alike, the logistics companies play a pioneering role at Galenica in terms of sustainability and make a huge contribution to the attainment of the Group-wide sustainability goals.