CSR at Galapagos – Summary
Material Aspect 1: Improving people’s lives
SDG
Areas of engagement
- We are pioneering for patients and our mission is to discover and develop innovative medicines that address high unmet medical needs
- Our science and innovation are based on our flexible target discovery platform
- We are building a differentiated early-stage R&D pipeline
- We accelerate innovation through win-win partnerships
- We actively promote an open innovation model
- We promote careers in science by engaging in STEM initiatives
Material Aspect 2: Our employees are the strength behind Galapagos
SDG
Areas of engagement
- We strive for gender equality and an inclusive and diverse workforce
- We invest in our employees
- We engage with local communities and charities
Material Aspect 3: Conducting business ethically and responsibly
SDG
Areas of engagement
- Animal welfare in drug development
- Our ethical approach to clinical trials
- Our Code of Conduct
Material Aspect 4: We care about the environment, health and safety
SDG
Areas of engagement
- We minimize our environmental impact throughout our value chain
- We comply with our sector rules and regulations
- We focus on employee health and well-being