Barcelona, January 30 , 2025. Ferrer obtains the Compliance Leader Verification™, the prestigious recognition granted by Ethisphere that highlights the pharmaceutical company as a leader and example in compliance with ethical and responsible corporate practices in the development of its business globally.
Today, Ethisphere is a pioneering organization dedicated to advancing ethical business practices, and as such, this recognition highlights those organizations with outstanding commitment to their ethics and compliance program.
Compliance Leader Verification™ has been awarded after extensive and rigorous review by Ethisphere's verification team. This process included an analysis of Ferrer's responses to the Ethics Quotient® (EQ), comparing Ferrer's ethics and compliance program to that of the World's® Most Ethical Companies, an extensive desk review, and interviews with executives and members from across the organization.
Specifically, Ferrer's performance was evaluated in six key areas: resources and program structure; perceptions of ethical culture; written standards; training and communication; risk assessment, monitoring and auditing; and application, discipline and incentives.
The verification – currently considered a global standard of excellence – recognizes organizations that implement best practices in business integrity. This achievement highlights Ferrer's commitment to corporate ethics, sustainability and transparency in all its processes, beyond compliance with legal standards, through exemplary management.
"We are very proud to have achieved this recognition, which reflects our commitment to the highest standards of integrity and business ethics and reaffirms the fulfillment of our purpose: to use business to fight for social justice," said Meritxell Casas, Chief Legal, IP & Compliance Officer at Ferrer. "This milestone is a testament to our team's tireless work to embed ethics and integrity into every aspect of our operations."
Jodie Fredericksen, Senior Compliance Counsel at Ethisphere, said: "This recognition highlights Ferrer's leadership and commitment to excellence in ethics and compliance. Our team was impressed to see their dedication to building a corporate culture based on transparency and accountability, practices that can serve as an example for other organizations globally."
