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The latest climate science from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – described by the United Nations (UN) as “code red for humanity” – shows the urgency for action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

Consilient Health recognises the importance of rapid and deep emission cuts and our own responsibility as a business. We are proud to have set a science-based target, positioning us as leaders in the low-carbon transition.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting and independently assesses companies’ targets, which are published on their website.

The SBTi has validated Consilient Health’s near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets, facilitating a robust approach to decarbonisation:

• Consilient Health commits to reduce scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year, and to measure and reduce its scope 3 emissions.
• Consilient Health commits to reduce scope 1+2+3 emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.

By meeting both targets, and neutralising residual emissions from 2050 and beyond, Consilient Health will meet Net-Zero.

In addition to the above SBTi-validated targets, Consilient Health has set further goals. These are not validated by the SBTi, nor by any other third party, but were deemed important by Consilient Health to contribute to meaningful emission reductions and take full responsibility for our climate impact.

Consilient Health commits to:

• reduce aggregated emissions from business travel, commuting, operational waste, and downstream distribution by 22.5% between 2021 to 2030
• achieving Net-Zero by 2050
• engage 30% of suppliers with climate-related activities by 2025, and
• engage all suppliers by 2030 and demonstrate intention to reduce emissions from purchased goods & services and capital goods by implementing climate-related supplier onboarding pre-requisites.

Progress on validated and non-validated targets will be reported on an annual basis.

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Consilient Health are delighted to announce that we are joining the Sustainable Medicines Partnership (SMP). The SMP is a not for profit, private-public, multi-stakeholder collaborative aimed at stopping the avoidable waste of medicines and medicines packaging.

Consilient Health joins the SMP as a Founding Collaborator and adds its rich heritage and experience to the leading pharma, generic and retail manufacturers, distributors, supply chains, technology providers, healthcare providers, hospitals, pharmacies, researchers, academics, policymakers and changemakers involved in the SMP.

Through a four-year programme, the SMP aims to build science-based, scalable, sustainable solutions to help reduce the waste of medicines and the waste from medicines – reducing healthcare emissions and increasing health equity globally.

Find out more about the SMP at www.yewmaker.com/smp

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Consilient Health are pleased to announce that Karen Pulley is now Head of Sustainability.

Karen explains that Sustainability is something she feels passionate about and is keen to continue to develop and drive the Consilient Health Sustainability Agenda.

Karen has been with the company for over 12 years so has broad knowledge of the business and is looking forward to making a difference to the Consilient Health Business.

Karen has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 30 years and spent 23 years at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals before joining Consilient Health.  She has an MBA from Birmingham University.

Learn more about how Karen got involved in Consilient Health’s Sustainability Strategy, by watching the video below:

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This month, we celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week, which took place from 9^th – 15^th May. However, at Consilient Health, we wanted to take this one step further and decided to dedicate the entire month of May to raising awareness of mental health within the workplace.

Why? Mental health problems are the leading cause of sickness absence in the UK, with 70 million work days being lost to poor mental health each year, according to the Mental Health Foundation. As part of Consilient Health’s commitment to ‘Being a People Business’, we wanted to highlight to employees the importance of taking care of their mental health, as well as their physical health.

Over the past month, we have hosted mental health ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions for employees with a speaker from the Samaritans. We have also rolled out an employee mental health survey, individual team support presentations and support packs on topics such as the menopause, as well as internal communications focusing on the topic of employee well-being.

However, Consilient Health’s approach to mental health stretches far beyond May. We provide our employees with access to the Headspace mobile app, where they are able to access guided meditations, exercise and sleep tips. In addition to this, we have an Employee Assistance Programme and offer ‘Give Back’ days and opportunities for employees to connect with each other through social activities, such as book clubs.

Consilient Health has also recently refurbished its London office to become a more cohesive and inclusive space for employees.

We are proud to have 10 fully trained Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) within the business, who have been instrumental in organising the activities taking place throughout Mental Health May.

Kelly Pearce is the Commercial Manager for National & Retail Accounts for Consilient Health. She is also a qualified MHFA. “I wanted to become a MHFA because I know first-hand how important our mental health is. I genuinely care about people and it’s in my nature to help. I’m a great listener, I’m not judgemental and there’s not a lot that would take me by surprise! I’ve experienced a lot in my life so far, not all of it good, so I understand more than most, that sometimes….it helps to talk,” Kelly says.

Kate Piringer, MHFA and Associate Brand Manager agrees. “Mental health support has never been so important as it is now, due to everything that has gone on for everyone in the last few years. We all have had our own struggles and it’s nice to know that people are there for one another,” she says.

Why is having Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace so important?

“We are offering our colleagues a much-needed sign posting and listening service in a non-judgemental way,” explains Karen Pulley, MHFA and Head of Sustainability.

Libby Samuels, MHFA, champions a ‘problem shared is a problem solved’ approach. “People need a confidential space to voice their thoughts and be given reassurance that they have support,” she says.

In addition to their initial training, Consilient Health ensures that all MHFAs within the business take part in refresher training throughout each year to make sure they are at the top of their game.

As the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year was loneliness, some of our Mental Health First Aiders have offered their personal tips on how to identify employees struggling with loneliness in the workplace.

“It’s important to take time out in our busy diaries to reach out to our colleagues and hold weekly check-in sessions with our teams,” says Kate Piringer.

“Try and notice if employees have their cameras on when working virtually or if they’re acting different from normal, for example if they’re more withdrawn or talkative than usual,” says Karen Pulley.

“Be a kind open person and let everyone know that you are here to listen. Offer time online for a coffee or tea break or meet up with people in person,” says Libby Samuels MHFA and Health Care Partnership Manager.

“Reach out to a Mental Health First Aider or a colleague – anyone you feel comfortable with,” says Siobhan Maguire, Primary Care Specialist, Bone Health & Menopause and MHFA.

“Talk to someone, don’t be afraid to reach out. A practical step could be to think about any previous hobbies or interests you had and look into what could be achievable to help you bring a sense of community,” says Devon Elliott, Business Development Executive and MHFA.

“When on a call, ask how someone is doing. Be inclusive without being intrusive,” says Maeve Devery, MHFA and HR Generalist.

“If you’re unsure if someone is lonely, spend some time with them and ask. But really think about where and how you approach the subject. If you were lonely, would you want to admit it in a group setting? Or, would you more likely open up to someone during a one on one conversation, while in private? It’s important to ask open ended questions, be engaged in the conversation and listen non judgementally,” concludes Kelly Pearce.

Find out more about Mental Health Awareness Week: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

Read more sustainability updates https://www.consilienthealth.com/sustainability/

Contact us https://www.consilienthealth.com/contact-us/

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Over the past few months, Consilient Health has been refurbishing its London office and took the opportunity to align the office space with the core foundations of our sustainability agenda:

Based on these foundations, it was important to create an agile working environment that promoted wellness, inclusivity and care.

The vision for the office was for it to be a space where all employees can work flexibly with equal access to shared resources, within an open and supportive environment.

How was this vision put into practice?

Creating an agile environment

Agile working is about bringing people, processes, connectivity and technology together to find the most appropriate and effective way of working to carry out a particular task, according to What is Agile Working? written by Paul Allsopp, Founder of The Agile Organisation.

Within the refurbished London office, more space has been provided to bring people together, which will help everyone to collaborate and work effectively. This has been done by providing soft seating and breakout areas for informal meetings and idea sessions. These areas are also key for helping team members to relax and unwind. Additionally, there are plenty of quiet spaces for times of reflection and concentration.

Employees who work remotely also have access to desks; while they might be working from home the majority of the time, the aim was to make everyone feel like the London office is always available when needed.

Creating an inclusive environment

When creating an inclusive environment, it is important to make sure that all employees have the same access to resources, which is why the refurbished London office provides access to technology and resources for everyone’s wellbeing.

There are dedicated informal areas for group work, ensuring that everyone is able to contribute to projects in a space they feel comfortable in.

Creating a caring environment

Recognising that we all work differently is key to creating a caring office space that caters towards everyone’s unique working styles.

To put this into action, the refurbished London office offers a mix of traditional desks, stand-up desks, dedicated meeting spaces, informal meeting areas, a kitchen and tea point and both communal and private storage areas.

Safety is also at the core of the work environment so the London office was refurbished to make sure that all employees feel safe and comfortable in the workplace.

Take a look at the photos below to see what the London office looked like before, during and after its refurbishment.

Find out more about our sustainability strategy.

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We’re delighted to announce that Consilient Health has been awarded a place on the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing list by Great Place To Work.

Great Place to Work is on a mission to build a better world by helping organisations to become better workplaces.

Its Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing list recognises organisations that not only adopt wellbeing policies and practices at an organisational level but those that also tailor their approach to the needs of their individual employees, supporting them to be their best unique selves in the workplace.

This is the first list from Great Place To Work that specifically recognises organisations that prioritise the wellbeing of their employees, making it an even more proud moment for Consilient Health.

Karen Pulley, Sustainability Champion at Consilient Health says:

“Being recognised by Great Place To Work as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing is a great achievement and shows the positive progress we have made with the execution of our Sustainability strategy. One of the core pillars of this strategy is ‘Being a People Business’, where we support the wellbeing of our employees and create a positive workplace for them at every stage of their career. We’re proud to sit on this list alongside some of the top organisations in the UK who also take pride in looking after the wellbeing of their employees.”

See the full list: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/awards/uks-best-workplaces-for-wellbeing-2022/

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Consilient Health eagerly anticipates the climate summit COP26 in Glasgow. We believe this to be a crucial and momentous event which will not only impact the planet, but all of humanity over the next few years, and decades. Assessing and reducing our carbon footprint is a key focus in the implementation of Consilient Health’s sustainability strategy. We are proud to thereby support the emission reduction goals of the countries’ governments where Consilient Health operates, and particularly the UK’s NHS net-zero goal. We are communicating our values, efforts and expectations along the supply chain and are working with our business partners to reduce our environmental impact. Equally, led by our sustainability team, our staff are actively engaged in our environmental initiatives and offered trainings to continuously improve the way we operate. Our ambition and work are guided by our external advisor Paolo Taticchi, Professor at University College London, world-leading sustainability expert.

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Consilient Health Limited announced that the shareholders of Consilient Health have sold 100% control of OC Distributors Ltd, an Ireland based company holding the marketing and distribution rights for a number of women’s healthcare products to Gedeon Richter plc. The transaction values the company at GBP 32.5 million.

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Luke joined Consilient Health in 2005 in a non-executive capacity before taking up the role of Executive Vice Chairman. He was appointed as Chief Executive in May 2022.

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Company Annoucement 

We announce that, sadly, after almost 18 years with Consilient Health, its co-founder, Ahmed Al-Derzi has decided to leave the business to pursue new opportunities outside the Group. We are immensely grateful to Ahmed for his leadership and commitment to building the business into the international specialty pharma company that it is today.

We are confident that he will remain an ardent supporter of the Group in his continued capacity as a significant shareholder.

Luke Crosbie, our Executive vice Chairman, is assuming all of Ahmed’s previous responsibilities going forward.

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At Consilient Health, our vision has patients at its centre.  With this in mind we want to share the important 2021 survey, undertaken by the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS), entitled “Life with Osteoporosis 2021: the untold story”.

Dr Ajay Shah, Head of Medical Affairs UK commented, “The ROS survey highlights that as well as the physical symptoms of osteoporosis and their impact on patients’ daily lives, there is a huge impact on their mental health due to social isolation, stress and fear of falling.  The survey shows the need to better manage and support patients with this ‘silent disease’ and give them back their quality of life.”  Ian Sampson, Head of Marketing – Established Brands added, “We are delighted to be able to support the Royal Osteoporosis Society on raising awareness of this debilitating  condition through the distribution of this report released on World Osteoporosis Day.  The report provides valuable in-depth insights into the challenges patients with this condition face on a day-to-day basis that go far beyond the physical.  It also highlights the challenges faced in treating and caring for patients with this condition where there are certain groups impacted more severely and disproportionately than others.”

Please find the full report here.  We wish the ROS well with this initiative that will raise the awareness of osteoporosis, the challenges of living with it and in its aim of improving the lives of osteoporosis patients.

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In response to the COVID19 pandemic, Consilient Health has put in place several measures to safeguard the health of our employees and other stakeholders whilst maintaining business continuity. Until further notice, all Consilient Health employees will work from home where possible and are available via email, telephone and virtual meetings. Consilient Health employees will not have any face-to-face interactions with healthcare professionals. If you wish to report a suspected adverse reaction or request product information please email drugsafety@consilienthealth.com. Keep safe.

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The management team at Consilient Health has been further strengthened by the appointment of Dr Roger Wu into the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Roger will be responsible for leading the overall operational needs of the company and delivering the business strategy through Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Technical Projects.

“I learnt of the great work and success of Consilient Health in its 15 year existence”, commented Roger, “with a history of strong cohesion as an organisation I am looking forward to helping move the company forward collaboratively and to celebrating many more successes going forward”

Roger has led many teams across multiple disciplines, including product development and project management in large pharmaceutical companies such as GSK and technical operations in generic pharmaceutical companies such as AMCo (now Advanz Pharma).

Roger holds a PhD from University of East Anglia in Pharmaceutical Sciences and an Executive MBA from Imperial College London.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-w-70a34274/

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Consilient Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Harald F. Stock PhD as Non-Executive Director of the Company.

Harald has worked in the industry for over 22 years. His extensive experience working with pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical devices compliments Consilient Health’s capabilities in a broad range of therapeutic areas.

Harald has worked within a variety of companies, developing and utilising his broad range of expertise. He has worked across Europe, the US, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Harald has filled previous CEO and Presidential roles in companies including:

• OvaScience (NADAQ:OVAS), a biotechnology company
• ArjoHuntleigh AB, a medical equipment company
• Grünenthal, a privately held, international research-based pharmaceutical company;
• Chairman and Managing Director at DePoy International, the orthopaedics division of Johnson & Johnson.

Harald has also had various roles with Roche, including SVP in charge of the global Near Patient Testing business. He is currently Non-Executive Director of three other US and European healthcare companies.

Honoured and delighted

Harald states: “I am honoured and delighted to join Consilient Health’s Board. The Company’s unique business model and successful evolution has impressed me, and I am looking forward to working with the Board and Management in shaping the company’s path into an equally successful future.”

Consilient Health welcomes Harald to the Board and looks forward to benefiting from Harald’s extensive international experience and expertise.

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Consilient Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr John Dixon as Non-Executive Director of the Company.

John joined the pharmaceutical industry in 1974 and, from 1982, remained with Boehringer Ingelheim. During that time John is well known for heading up the Global Respiratory Marketing function and for launching BI’s first ever blockbuster “Spiriva” for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with peak sales of €5 billion. John later took up the post of Managing Director in Australia and New Zealand before returning to the UK where he held the position of Managing Director for the UK and Ireland before retiring from BI at the end of 2013.

Commenting on his appointment John said, “I am very pleased to be joining the Consilient Health board and supporting all our efforts to develop and grow the total business. The addition of Innovative Medicines to Consilient Health’s current strong portfolio will strengthen our overall business profile. I am looking forward to working with all the teams to create successful strategies and overcome challenges as we move forward in our commercial development.”

Consilient Health’s board looks forward to benefiting from the wisdom and support of John Dixon to continue to develop its business at this exciting time for the company.

Due to his other commitments, Mr Harry Stratford OBE (who has served as a Non-Executive Director since January 2015) has decided to step down from the Consilient Health board. The board is very grateful to Harry for all his guidance and support over the last three years and wishes him well for the future.

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