Procaps Announces ESG Commitments and Initiatives with Inaugural Report
October 11 2022 - 7:00AM
Procaps Group (NASDAQ: PROC) (“Procaps”), a leading integrated
LatAm healthcare and pharmaceutical conglomerate, today announced
the completion of its inaugural 2021 ESG Annual Report, a
comprehensive overview of environmental, social and governance
metrics and corresponding strategies and initiatives for ESG
priorities.
Procaps commitments and initiatives include
advancing a healthy, climate-resilient future, social
responsibility within the company to support their philanthropic
pillars and surrounding communities, as well as United Nations’
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as Good Health &
Well-Being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Decent Work and
Economic Growth, Industry Innovation, and Responsible Consumption
& Production.
“With our focus on using science and technology
for health and nutrition improvement through pharmaceutical and
nutraceutical solutions, it was a natural extension to build a
measurable framework to report our accomplishments and goals in
ESG,” said Rubén Minski, Chief Executive Officer of Procaps Group.
“To that end, we are proud to present our first ESG report
including our accomplishments in environmental stewardship, social
responsibility, and ethical governance realm over the year. The
report also includes our methodology for proper tracking and
analysis of identified metrics in the coming years. We continue to
believe that in order to become a true leader in sustainable
innovation, our commitment must reach beyond our products and
incorporate targets for the Company as a whole, including our
operations, employees and communities we serve. I look forward to
delivering an ESG update for our stakeholders and shareholders each
year, reporting on material ESG aspects in our corporate strategy
and Key Performance Indicators.”
Procaps Group 2021 ESG Annual Report provides
details in the following areas:
Environmental Sustainability and
Stewardship
As a leader in human health and environment,
Procaps has a responsibility to provide a positive environmental
impact and carbon neutral operations. This report highlights:
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4 plants experienced energy efficiency gains in 2021
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Almost 30% of total waste was diverted from disposal
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54.5% of the total energy consumed in the Barranquilla facility was
self-generated as in 2021 we completed the construction and
implementation of a self-generation power plant in this
facility
Corporate Social Responsibility &
Governance
Procaps is committed to the development and wellbeing of the
community with the construction of a healthier surroundings. The
report highlights:
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Since 2013 the Procaps Foundation has been operating to guarantee
healthy living and to promote healthy habits in communities
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The Procaps Foundation donated USD $294,122 and benefited 36,838
people directly and 147,352 people indirectly in 2021
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39.9% of the total manager and director positions are held by
women
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2,300+ employees comprise our Corporate Volunteers group. In 2021
they contributed 1,320 volunteer hours, an increase of 88% compared
to 2020
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4,100 employees were informed and trained on our ethics and conduct
policies and procedures
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Committed to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
View the full Procaps 2021 ESG Annual Report
About Procaps Group
Procaps Group, S.A. (“Procaps”) (NASDAQ: PROC)
is a leading developer of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical
solutions, medicines, and hospital supplies that reach more than 50
countries in all five continents. Procaps has a direct presence in
13 countries in the Americas and more than 5,300 employees working
under a sustainable model. Procaps develops, manufactures, and
markets over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products,
prescription pharmaceutical drugs (Rx), nutritional supplements,
and high-potency clinical solutions.
For more information, visit www.procapsgroup.com
or Procaps’ investor relations website
investor.procapsgroup.com.
Investor Contact:Melissa Angelini
ir@procapsgroup.com +1 754 260-6476investor.procapsgroup.com
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