Sustainability at R-Biopharm
Responsibility for the region and beyond
R‑Biopharm AG is a family-owned biotechnology company based in Darmstadt. Since 1988, we have been developing diagnostic solutions in the fields of Clinical Diagnostics and Food & Feed Analysis. As a knowledge leader, we unite research, development, production, and distribution under one roof in
Germany. This clear commitment to quality, responsibility, and transparency is
our guiding principle: “Made in Germany” – with high standards, innovative strength, and responsibility.
Your reliable partner for sustainable decisions
We support our customers in making responsible and forward-thinking decisions.
Our promises:
- Highest quality and product safety
- Responsible and stable supply chains
- Support with regulatory requirements, ESG goals, and strategic business decisions
Sustainability as part of our identity
Sustainable thinking and action are firmly embedded in our corporate strategy. For us, responsible business practices are not optional, but the foundation for long-term success – ecological, social, and economic.
Our ambition:
We want to make an impact – for our customers, for society, and for the future.
Our commitment to sustainability – recognized and firmly anchored
EcoVadis Bronze Medal
Awarded for our structured sustainability management and our commitment
to the environmental, ethical, labour and human rights, and sustainable
procurement issues.
Participant in the UN Global Compact
Since 2018 R-Biopharm has been committed to the UN Global Compact corporate responsibility initiative and its principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption.
Our contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Our sustainability strategy supports the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda.
We focus on five SDGs where we can make the biggest impact:
Sustainable action across all areas of the company
Our commitment includes concrete measures and measurable progress.
- Energy Management
- Combined heat and power plant: lower CO2 emissions, 100 % in-house electricity and heat
- Two photovoltaic systems: reduction of approx. 50 t CO2 per year
- Energy-efficient technology and LED solutions: continuous savings
- Waste Management
- 80 % sustainable secondary packaging
- Consistent waste separation in all areas
- Water Protection
- Safe storage and separate disposal of critical substances
- Climate-Friendly Mobility
- Company bike leasing & job ticket
- 19 charging stations for electric vehicles
- Conversion of the company car fleet to electric cars
- Additional Measures
- Modern air curtain systems for energy savings
- Greentable-certified canteen with organic food from regional providers and suppliers
Diversity at R-Biopharm
