Login / DE | EN Navigation More about: Sustainability Environmental Protection Work Health & Safety Sustainability Sustainability Report 2015 Sustainability is a key focus of Grünenthal and has been anchored in our strategy and our daily work for many years. By sustainably investing in research and development above the industrial average, we are committing to innovation in order to treat patients with unmet medical needs and bring value-adding products to markets. 15% of patients in Europe who suffer from chronic pain are treated with a product from our own research and development. Therewith, we sustainably contribute to society by improving the quality of life for patients around the globe. Grünenthal commits its thinking and acting for the interest of future generations. In our Code of Conduct and our policy for environment, health & safety, we commit ourselves to limit the environmental impact of our business activities to a minimum and fulfill the requirements on occupational health and safety. With many of the initiatives we at Grünenthal implement, we go beyond legal and official requirements. In collaboration with our customers and partners, we are confident that we can further improve our efforts creating shared value for our company and the society. We will continue to intensify our sustainability efforts and ensure future learning alongside our partners. Grünenthal Sustainability Report 2015 (pdf, 2.5 MB) More about Company Corporate Executive Board The Corporate Executive Board (CEB) is the Senior Leadership Decision body of the Grünenthal Group and consists of the Corporate Officers appointed by the Supervisory Board of the Grünenthal Group. Continue... Supervisory Board The Supervisory Board is the Grünenthal Group’s supervisory body, independent of the Corporate Management Board and of instructions of the shareholders. Continue... Facts & Figures Get an overview over the main facts about the Grünenthal Group worldwide inclusive the presentation of the Corporate Figures 2011/ 2012. Continue... Compliance Compliance is the state of being in accordance with established legislation, regulation, policies, guidelines and/or specifications. Continue... Social Responsibility As worldwide partner in the treatment of pain, we want to increase people's quality of life by maximizing the positive effect of pain relievers and minimizing side effects. Continue... Initiatives Grünenthal is active on many fronts – but its primary work (research) involvement is in the field of pain relief. For this reason, it is extremely important to us to participate in a wide variety of initiatives in this particular field. Continue... History 1946 Hermann Wirtz founded Chemie Grünenthal GmbH | 1947 Registration of Penicillin | 1957 Launch of Thalidomide (withdrawn from market in 1961) Continue... Production Sites Reliability in quality, excellence in supply performance and client orientation characterize Global Operations (“Production”) at Grünenthal. The six specialized plants produce Grünenthal’s products and serve external customers. Continue... Affiliates worldwide Grünenthal started very early with its first activities abroad. Our first affiliates abroad were established in the 1950s, among others in Switzerland and in Spain. Continue... Memberships Grünenthal is member in the following industry organizations: IFPMA, EFPIA & VFA. Continue... You are here: Home // Company // Sustainability Overview Company Corporate Executive Board Supervisory Board Facts & Figures Compliance Sustainability Social Responsibility Initiatives History Production Sites Affiliates worldwide Memberships Products Innovation Focus Areas Facts and Figures Innovation Capabilities Partnering & Collaborations Our Pipeline Patients Patient Summit Understanding Pain Definition of Pain Pain Management Grünenthal's Press Centre News Downloads Contact Partnering Our Partnering Model Areas of Interest Contact Jobs & Career Service Contact Grünenthal Worldwide America Europe Grünenthal 2021 © Imprint Privacy Statement Disclaimer General Terms and Conditions