By integrating operational excellence, ethical business practices and sustainability into our culture, we ensure the long-term stability of our company. This enables us to create quality jobs in the region and contribute to the prosperity of the communities where we operate.Slavko Pušavec Chief Sustainability Officer

Sustainability

Sustainable development is deeply embedded in Medis’ business strategy and corporate culture. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, implementing sustainable practices and encouraging innovation so that the company contributes to sustainable growth and a better quality of life for people.

We take pride in our long-term orientation, which guides us in strategic decisions, partnerships and our pursuit of continuous improvement. Employees play a key role in this, as sustainable development is not just a company direction but a shared journey in which every small step counts.

For many years, Medis has been participating in the international sustainability assessment platform EcoVadis, which allows us not only to monitor our own progress but also to compare ourselves with the best practices in the industry.

Medis has also committed to the UN Global Compact, aligning our operations with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact in four key areas: human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.

We Support the UN Global Compact

At Medis, improving health and well-being is central to our mission. We recognize that our responsibility extends beyond providing innovative medicines and medical products. Therefore, we are proud to be a supporter of the UN Global Compact and to advocate its principles on human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.

Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we have identified 10 goals where our efforts can have the greatest positive impact. These areas reflect our mission to make advanced and effective medical treatments accessible to every patient in the region and guide how we conduct our business.

By integrating these goals into our strategy and daily operations, we aim to help build a healthier, more equitable and sustainable future. We are committed to acting responsibly, being transparent about our progress and collaborating with our partners, employees and communities to create lasting, meaningful change.

Focusing Our Impact: The 10 Medis SDGs

EcoVadis Assessment

In the latest EcoVadis assessment, Medis was awarded the “Committed” badge in recognition of its achievements in sustainable business practices.

EcoVadis is widely recognized for its rigorous assessment methodology, which evaluates companies across a broad range of sustainability criteria, including environmental, social, ethical and supply chain practices. The assessment provides valuable insights into a company’s sustainability performance and serves as a benchmark for continuous improvement.

The “Committed” badge reflects strong overall performance under the EcoVadis sustainability methodology and demonstrates our commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices. It confirms that we have a solid sustainability management system in place and that we are actively working to further enhance our performance. We are particularly proud of our above-average scores in ethics, labor and human rights, and environmental practices.

Employee Well-Being

We believe that our greatest value lies in our employees. We strive to create a working environment where we can grow, learn and progress together. For our employees, we organize sports activities, offer free vaccinations and subsidize preventive health screenings for certain diseases.

We respect the diversity of our employees and foster a culture based on respect, commitment and recognition.

Our Culture

Patient Focus

Patients are at the center of everything we do. In the countries where we operate, we strive to improve access to modern treatments and thereby contribute to greater healthcare equity. In addition, we have established an effective quality and pharmacovigilance system that ensures the safe, reliable, and effective use of medicines, as well as the rapid detection and management of potential risks.

We also collaborate with patient organizations to better understand patients’ needs. We support these organizations in their public awareness activities and in advocating for their interests.

Therapeutic Areas

Environmental Responsibility

Responsible management of the environment and natural resources is an important focus for Medis. By using electricity from our own solar power plant and low-carbon sources, consistently separating waste and continuously reducing energy consumption, we systematically decrease our environmental footprint and contribute to global sustainable development goals.

Our employees also participate in clean-up campaigns, and outdoor areas are managed in a nature-friendly way—grassy areas serve as habitats for insects, while birdhouses and feeders are installed on trees. We also participate in a platform for collecting pharmaceutical waste.

Environmental Responsibility

Giving Back to Society

We support professional organizations, patient associations, NGOs and individuals working in the fields of health, well-being, sports, arts and ecology. We regularly donate to professional and sports organizations, cultural institutions and artists.

Through sponsoring the International Medis Awards for Medical Research project, we support the recognition of doctors and pharmacists for their outstanding scientific achievements. In this way, we promote the development of science. The contest takes place in eleven Central and Eastern European countries across nine medical fields.

International Medis Awards

By integrating operational excellence, ethical business practices, and sustainability into our culture, we ensure the long-term stability of our company. This enables us to create quality jobs in the region and contribute to the prosperity of the communities where we operate.Slavko Pušavec Chief Sustainability Officer