Sustainability
Our perspective on sustainability
Healthcare is undergoing significant changes due to increasing disease burdens and constrained budgets, resulting in increased pressure on healthcare systems. Governments, patients and society at large increasingly require that healthcare be made more accessible, equitable and sustainable for all.
Sustainability is an integral part of Roche's history and culture. Our innovative medicines and diagnostic solutions are designed to improve patient outcomes. Our commitment to sustainability underlines our commitment to our stakeholders and to future generations.
Our sustainability strategy builds on our core mission and sets clear priorities to create long-term social and financial value. We are committed to integrating sustainability into everything we do, focusing on three areas where we can have the greatest impact.
Sustainability is built into our business strategy and is part of everyone’s job at Roche.
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Roche sustainability governance
Our sustainability priorities and goals are underpinned by our robust approach to governance.
Roche’s governance framework supports ethical business practices, effective risk management, and transparent sustainability reporting. These foundations uphold our six sustainability priorities, ensuring accountability across all levels of the organization.
The Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi)
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) drives ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling organisations to set science-based emissions reduction targets.The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is registered as a charity in England and Wales, and has a subsidiary, SBTi Services Limited, which delivers target validation services. We were initially founded as a collaboration between CDP, United Nations Global Compact, We Mean Business Coalition, World Resources Institute (WRI), and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The SBTi is the lead partner of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign – an urgent call to action from a global coalition of UN agencies, business and industry leaders, mobilising companies to set net zero science-based targets in line with a 1.5°C future.
In 2025, Roche's decarbonisation targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Roche is determined to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) and its value chain (Scope 3) by 2045. Achieving these targets will require significant actions from many of our suppliers, particularly in supply chain emissions.
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Our approach to sustainability: Impact on suppliers
At Roche, we are deeply committed to sustainability and prioritize ethical practices in every aspect of our business. Our focus on sustainability is not only limited to our internal operations but extends to our entire supply chain. We expect our suppliers to adhere to the highest standards of environmental, social and ethical responsibility, as outlined in our Supplier Code of Conduct. By working closely with suppliers who share our values, we aim to foster long-term partnerships that contribute to a healthier planet and create significant, positive impacts on society.
Partnering with our suppliers on Sustainability
At Roche, we believe that achieving a truly sustainable future requires close collaboration and shared accountability across our entire value chain. We are deeply committed to supporting our suppliers as they develop robust sustainability targets, enhance circularity, and drive meaningful environmental impact. Because our collective footprint is interconnected, we actively seek to capture and amplify the progress made by our partners: whether that’s suppliers who implement sustainability improvement at their own initiative or those who collaborate directly with Roche to reduce their environmental impact.
By bridging the gap between independent innovation and collaborative action, we ensure that every efficiency gained is a step forward for both our businesses and the planet.
As part of our commitment to advancing health and pharmaceutical supply chain standards, we proudly participate in both the Sustainable Market Initiative (SMI) and the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI). These collaborations bring together leading organizations and experts to address common challenges, drive innovation, and promote best practices. By working closely with our peers and industry partners, we strive to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and accountability in the global supply chain.
Actively participating in these strategic alliances, we provide our suppliers with access to a variety of specialized resources, tools, and capability-building programs. Our goal is to empower suppliers with the necessary expertise and insights to align with global environmental and social standards, ensuring our partnership drives meaningful impact across the entire value chain.
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Sustainability Resources
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Our tool to estimate emissions for Scope 1, 2 and the majority of Scope 3.
(Contact us for access)
Getting Started Guide
E-learnings: Setting SBTs (basic) & Net-Zero Standard (advanced)
Free platform to self-assess sustainability maturity & access various Resources, Webinars and a decarbonization playbook
Roche is funding access to Energize, a platform for companies to explore the renewables market.
GHG Protocol
SBTi -Target Setting
SMI
SBTi consulting
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A global standard for measuring emissions.
Find Corporate Guidance and Tools & Resources here.
See the Step-by-Step guide, Resource Library (FAQs, Criteria, Tools …) and the Sector-Specific Guidances.
Roche is a member of the Health Systems Taskforce of SMI. Access the Learning Hub and supplier website for resources and trainings.
Consultants can potentially support your sustainability journey, we’ve collected a few offerings that illustrate this.
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Sustainability in the Procurement process
At Roche, sustainability is integral to our ethos. We partner with our suppliers to achieve our mission, "Doing Now What Patients Need Next",and jointly reduce the impact on the environment. We focus on environmental stewardship, greenhouse gas reduction, protecting vulnerable populations, and increasing supply chain transparency.
Sustainability is integrated into Roche’s core procurement activities.
Supplier Selection
Selection based on financial, technical and sustainable criteria to collaborate with those suppliers that will generate most value for Roche.
Contracting
Supplier Code of Conduct as an integral part of contracts, as well as sustainability language for relevant contracts to ensure suppliers comply with regulations and commit to support Roche's sustainability ambitions.
Supplier Onboarding
Due Diligence in supplier onboarding to get first-hand assurance about supplier's integrity, quality, suitability, credibility and commitment to sustainability.
Performance Management
Monitor supplier performance including sustainability and identify areas for improvement.
Supplier Engagement
A tailored programme enabling our suppliers to commit and set science-based targets and to subsequently reduce their carbon emissions.
Supplier Innovation
Identify innovation opportunities for sustainability and sustainable solutions, also to increase suppliers’ share of renewables e.g. via Energize, access to green PPAs etc.
Category Strategy
Sustainability is built into category strategies to ensure responsible sourcing, minimize environmental impact, and foster long-term value creation.