Sustainability

Our approach to sustainability

Sustainability is becoming a central part of how we operate at APG Europe. As a responsible organization, we are working to embed sustainable practices across our operations and value chain. Our groundwork around ESG data monitoring since 2023 and our commitment to ethical business practices have enabled us to set clear strategic priorities for the years ahead, with quality and industry expertise as APG's key differentiators. This has recently been recognized with an EcoVadis Silver Medal, underscoring our progress.

Sustainability strategy

In 2025, APG performed a single materiality assessment as the foundation for our sustainability strategy. This, along with employee trainings and engagement, is a solid step towards aligning our operations with global sustainability standards.Our materiality assessment evaluated sustainability topics based on their potential impact (positive or negative) on APG Europe’s business, and their significance to stakeholders. The process included sustainability trainings and three dedicated workshops with APG’s leadership to understand market developments and ESG data. Feedback sessions with key suppliers, and a company-wide poll (80% response rate) helped validate the results.

Our ambition is to operate with integrity, drive innovation, and deliver long-term value for people, planet, and business.

100% employee and strategic supplier alignment to our Codes of Conduct
70% of employees rate our working conditions positively
70% of employees rate our business ethics, diversity, and inclusion positively
70% of employees rate their career and competence development positively

PEOPLE

Career and competence development
Business ethics, diversity and inclusion
Good working conditions

PLANET

Energy efficiency in operations
Carbon footprint reduction in logistics and transport

20% reduction in Scope 1 CO_{2 eq} emissions
45% reduction in Scope 2 CO_{2 eq} emissions
Set Scope 3 targets

PRODUCTS

Product innovation and sustainable products
Responsible procurement

50% increase in total revenue from quality-driven, sustainable and innovative product portfolio
100% of strategic suppliers aligned with our Sustainable Procurement Policy

2023

Weekly Employee Satisfaction Monitoring

Implemented real-time feedback loops with strong scores in leadership and fulfillment.

2023

Sustainability Data Monitoring

Began structured tracking of environmental and social performance metrics.

2015 2023

2024

Electric Mobility Policy

Encourage cleaner transport options for employees: E-bike leasing and electric company cars.

2024

Employee Health & Safety Program

Prioritized workplace well-being through structured health and safety initiatives.

2024 2025

2025

Materiality Assessment conducted

Identified key sustainability topics through stakeholder engagement.

2026

Sustainability Targets in Progress

Used insights from materiality assesments to define measurable sustainability goals

2025 2026

2025

100% renewable & local electricity contract

Transitioned energy of head offices to 100% Dutch wind.

2022

Carbon reductions in operations

Installed LED lights, motion sensors, sustainable roofing, waste management, and electric forklifts.

2021

Patient Safety & Quality Reinforced

Strengthened protocols to ensure high-quality product care and safety.

2015

Support for Social Foundations

Partnered with social foundations Existing partnerships until 2030.

Recent highlights

Reporting and transparency

APG uses the GHG Protocol as methodology for emission accounting, answering to the demands of the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive for sustainability reporting.

What do we report?

APG Europe monitors and reports environmental data to Indutrade Group on a yearly basis.

Our environmental data includes water consumption, Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions in the categories Business travel by air, Upstream transportation, Purchased goods, and Waste, which are deemed material for us within the Indutrade business group. The social data includes, workforce diversity and inclusion metrics, employee health and safety statistics, training and development participation rates, employee turnover, and incidents related to ethics and compliance.

In addition, we report and monitor our progress in relevant key performance indicators defined by Indutrade Group and by our materiality assessment.

Indutrade Employee Code of Conduct

It sets forth the principles and guidelines that employees must follow to maintain a professional and ethical work environment. This document ensures that employees' actions and behaviors are in line with Indutrade's core values and ethical standards.

Indutrade Business Partners Code of Conduct

It outlines the expectations and standards that suppliers must adhere to when conduction business with Indutrade companies. This document ensures that suppliers operate in a manner that aligns with Indutrade's values and ethical standards.

Indutrade Group Annual Report

It reports what Indutrade has achieved in the fiscal year. APG Europe belongs to the Life Science business area of Indutrade Group.

Indutrade Group Sustainability Report

As part of the integrated Annual Report, this section showcases the progress of Indutrade's Sustainabillity targets and KPIs in line with the CSRD and the CSDDD8 regulations.