Vetter, a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has published its fourth annual sustainability report, which shows how the business is actively pursuing ambitious sustainability goals in climate protection, social responsibility, and business operations.

“Our fourth sustainability report shows that successful sustainability progress is a marathon, not a sprint,” explains Managing Director Henryk Badack. “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.”

Vetter committed to reach net zero status for direct and indirect emissions in Germany by 2040, and worldwide by 2050. In other words, the CDMO needs to reduce its CO2 emissions by at least 4.52% each year, which it surpassed in 2024. To this end, the company is investing 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. With an output of 128 kWp per year, the newest photovoltaic system generates as much energy as 29 family homes consume on average. 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. The CDMO further emphasizes the sustainability of its partners, vendors, and suppliers by prioritizing their adherence to sustainable practices.

Its new training center for scientific professions underscores Vetter’s commitment to nurturing young talents in-house. By providing comprehensive training and appropriate infrastructure, the company aims to retain these individuals and employ them as skilled professionals to support international biopharma customers.