At Citrafarm, we recognize our role in shaping a sustainable future and embrace the responsibility to foster a healthier world for coming generations. Our commitment extends beyond healthcare delivery, integrating sustainable practices throughout our operations to enhance accessibility, trust, and efficiency within our supply chain. We are dedicated to ethical sourcing and adhere strictly to sustainability regulations, aiming to foster collaborative advancements in sustainable supply chain integrations.

Sustainability Journey

Since the establishment of the Citrafarm Health Solutions Innovation Centre in 2016, our sustainability journey has been geared towards clear and impactful corporate goals. This commitment ensures that we operate sustainably, maximizing benefits for all stakeholders and the communities we serve across Hungary and beyond.

Statement from the Board

For over a century, Citrafarm’s Board has been steadfast in our mission to improve community health and well-being while integrating our environmental and social efforts into our strategic framework. We actively monitor and adapt our sustainability strategy to reflect our commitment to four fundamental impact areas:

1. Improving Health Outcomes
2. Nurturing Talent
3. Respecting the Environment
4. Upholding the Highest Standards of Integrity

These pillars were established following comprehensive dialogues with key stakeholders, ensuring relevance and significant impact on our business and the broader industry.

Governance and Achievements

Under the oversight of the Sustainability Steering Committee, which includes our CEO and executive management team, Citrafarm prioritizes governance frameworks that effectively guide our sustainability efforts. Each sustainability issue identified is championed by senior management, ensuring focused and strategic engagement.

Our latest Sustainability Report details our achievements and aligns with the GRI Universal Standards, enhancing our commitment to human rights and environmental due diligence. Key highlights from this year’s report include:

• EcoVadis Platinum Certification: Achieved for the second consecutive year.
• Greenhouse Gas Reduction: Achieved a 20% reduction in emissions.
• Improved Climate Change CDP Score: Achieved a sector-leading score of B.
• SBTi Approval: Our carbon reduction targets are aligned with the rigorous 1.5°C targets.

Community and Employee Engagement

In 2022, Citrafarm mobilized close to 8,000 employees in diverse activities focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We also expanded our healthcare initiatives to improve access, affordability, and awareness, impacting over 7.2 million people. Our programs support ongoing treatment for children with type 1 diabetes and enhance disease management across the communities we serve.

Looking Forward

As we navigate towards our next century, Citrafarm remains committed to driving sustainable value creation and excelling in our sustainability objectives. We thank our partners and community members for joining us in this enduring journey to enhance healthcare accessibility and sustainability.