Message from Habib Ramdani, interim chief executive officer, Virbac group

Our commitment to sustainable and responsible development

Choosing sustainability comes naturally to us. Founded nearly 60 years ago by a veterinarian, our family-owned company was built on strong human values and a long-term vision. A corporate culture that continues to guide our actions today. Our commitment to sustainable development is fully in line with this vision and we know that economic performance and respect for the environment go hand in hand, a conviction that is increasingly shared by all our stakeholders.

Our mission: health of animals at the heart of the One Health concept

Creating, manufacturing and selling health solutions for animals puts us at the heart of the One Health ecosystem. Scientifically recognized, this approach confirms that the health of all living beings on Earth is closely linked. Our customers - veterinarians, farmers and animal owners - are becoming increasingly sensitive to their impact on the environment and human health. We therefore actively focus our efforts in this direction.

Anchored locally, with a global presence

Deeply rooted on the French Riviera (France), we are proud to contribute to the dynamism of our home territory. As our workforce and investments grow, so does our social and environmental responsibility. At the same time, we have become a global company, generating over 88% of our revenue outside of France, with subsidiaries on all continents. Wherever we operate, we ensure that we respect our core economic, social and environmental principles.

Our social commitments: a legacy more relevant than ever

Respect for mankind was a key value for our founder. Social dialogue, fair compensation policy, favorable social coverage, trust and attention to each employee: these are all historical values that we preserve and build on every day.

Our environmental commitments: an ongoing drive for continuous improvement

Our activity already demands high quality standards, in particular compliance with Good manufacturing and laboratory practices. But we are going even further. For several years, we have implemented an ongoing drive for continuous improvement to reduce our waste and optimize our consumption of resources. The search for energy savings and respect for the environment are systematically integrated into our key decisions, whether they concern investments, transportation or product design.

Our economic commitments: sustainable and responsible growth

Our goal is to continue the Group’s steady and profitable growth. This development is based mainly on solid organic growth, driven by innovation and the quality of our customer relationships. We add to this growth with targeted acquisitions, while maintaining a reasonable level of debt. To this end, we collaborate with efficient, reliable and ethical partners who share our values.

Transparent governance

We pursue this strategy within the framework of simple and clear governance, guaranteeing a high level of transparency for our stakeholders. Our approach is authentic and aims for sustainable development, with respect for our customers, our employees, our shareholders, our partners and our environment, without resorting to publicity stunts.