Sustainability has always been at the core of our ethical commitment. Our goal is to translate this commitment into results with integrity while operating in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, thus creating Shared Value. We strive to create Shared Value by addressing social challenges and business opportunities together, connecting our company success with social progress. Today, sustainability represents a crucial element of the strategic vision of the company, which is committed to:
We chose to become a Benefit Corporation, an innovative legal status that allows us to serve a dual purpose: not only creating value for our shareholders but pursuing the collective good. Internally, we have launched “We Act - Actively Care for Tomorrow”, a sustainability program that involves the whole Chiesi population in a coordinated effort. Click here to learn more about our approach and initiatives such as We ACT. Learn more about our employee led Chiesi in the Community efforts below.
The next step in our journey was achieving certification as a B Corp. As a B Corp in the biopharmaceutical industry, Chiesi is counted among businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. B Corps are companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. To become a B Corp, a company is required to achieve a minimum score on the B Impact Assessment, which is a rigorous assessment of the company’s impact on its workers, customers, community and environment. B Corps are also required to publish a yearly Impact Report for transparency. Using standardized assessment criteria, we have been able to identify areas for potential development throughout the company and establish best practices to be extended to all our affiliates worldwide.
At Chiesi, our commitment to community engagement is more than just a promise we strive to drive our mission to create lasting, positive change by being a powerful force for good that.
Our sustainability efforts are deeply intertwined with our long-term vision, focusing on economic, social, environmental, and cultural growth that benefits both people and the planet.
We believe that when communities thrive, businesses thrive alongside them. We underscore our dedication by pledging 1% of our annual revenues each year, prioritizing action over words.
Chiesi in the Community is designed to address pressing societal challenges through two distinct components: Enterprise Level Partnerships and Passion-Driven Employee Engagement Opportunities.
Our Enterprise Level Partnerships are integral to our mission, focusing on immediate and long-term health solutions. By concentrating our efforts on four key focus areas, we drive change and encourage innovation. These partnerships are pivotal in creating a healthier future by tackling social determinants of health. We strive to build strategic partnerships that address:
In parallel, Chiesi’s Passion-Driven Employee Initiatives empower our workforce to champion causes they are passionate about. Our employees are encouraged to engage with impactful organizations and activities, supported by company resources such as dollar matching and volunteer hour benefits. This approach not only fosters personal growth but also strengthens community connections, allowing our team to make a tangible difference.
Together, these components reflect our holistic strategy to improve health outcomes and nurture the future of healthcare, underscoring our commitment to community engagement and sustainability. At Chiesi, working collaboratively ensures a brighter, healthier future for all.
Chiesi USA partnered with Altered State Brewing Company for the annual Hops for Hope event benefiting Children’s Flight of Hope in 2024. The team raised an impressive $43,018.96 to support more than 50 CFOH missions. Together with our brewery partner, 2024’s concoction was a tasty beach-inspired kettle sour titled “Summer Lovin’”. Team Chiesi won first place for the People’s Choice award for the third consecutive year. In total, this event raised $477,198. Learn more here.
Chiesi colleagues attended the Note in the Pocket Footprints of the Season Benefit Gala where the community raised over $312K to ensure families throughout the Triangle have the clothing essentials they need.
Together, 45 colleagues assembled 500 care packages for the unsheltered communities in Wake and Durham counties. Each package, filled with essentials like toothbrushes, toothpaste, blankets, tissues, ChapStick, and hand warmers, showcases the power of teamwork and the meaningful difference we can make together. Learn more here.
Chiesi has a history of volunteering with Ronald McDonald House Charities across the country, and in our Cary community, RMHC of Durham and Wake. It is a favorite teambuilding activity, enjoyed across departments including Finance, Human Resources, and Marketing.
Colleagues joined 2024 Go Red for Women Triangle with the American Heart Association. Chiesi was a proud sponsor of the local North Carolina Triangle event. Join the celebrations here.
We continue to expand our partnership with Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, NC. Chiesi USA sponsored the Future Me Fair in March. The fair is “a playful, kid-sized career showcase” where children can learn about various trades and professions that spark career aspirations and empower kids to dream big about future pathways. This year, more than 1,400 guests visited Marbles during this special event. Learn more here.
Our Chiesi in the Community Elementary Engage partner, Millbrook Magnet Elementary School, hosted their first Environmental STEM Career Expo! Students explored various STEM pathways such as biology, agriculture, medicine and more. Chiesi USA colleagues engaged the students with education on how lungs function. Read more here.
This nonprofit organization works to promote human health through research and by sharing knowledge with the clinical community and patient organizations. It also supports the education of health care professionals, patients and the general public in our areas of specialist expertise.
Guided by an independent board of eminent academics and practitioners, the Foundation supports research projects that deepen our understanding of patient needs and inform new approaches to their treatment and care. The Foundation also funds the dissemination of these findings through publications, international conferences and other educational initiatives. It is expanding the number and range of research and humanitarian initiatives we support for the prevention and treatment of various diseases in some of the poorest countries.
Interested in learning more about the Chiesi Foundation? Click here.