10 BIOGAIA SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2021 BioGaia is striving to reduce climate and environmental impact and to ensure responsible behaviour throughout the value chain at the same time as we continue our commitment to societal initiatives that promote improved health. Four focus areas for sustainability The cornerstone of BioGaia’s sustainability work is to offer healthy products based on research and clinical studies. These products are to be developed through sound operations where BioGaia’s networks and employees provide the foundation. To ensure that sustainability initiatives remain relevant and focused in those areas where BioGaia can make the greatest difference, a continuous dialogue is held with stakeholders concerning these issues. The number of doses sold can be considered an indicator of how significant an impact BioGaia has on human health. In addition, research and initiatives to improve human well- being are supported through financial donations to a number of organisations whose purpose falls within the scope of BioGaia’s operations. Investments in R&D1) 2021 2020 2019 SEKm 105 105 105 SEK % of sales 13 14 14 1) Costs by function including personnel expenses for BioGaia Group. Sales 2021 2020 2019 Number of markets 110 109 107 Number of doses sold1) (millions) 1,2412) 1,4003) 1,300 Number of doses sold as finished products (millions) 594 537 547 1) A dose is the amount of the product consumers are expected to consume during the time interval recommended in the package leaflet.This may vary between products. 2) Part of the decrease from previous years is due to a reduction in royalties in the Paediatrics segment. 3) Part of the difference from 2019 is due to a difference in the amount of doses counted per weight of culture sold. Community engagement SEKm 2021 2020 Panzi Hospital 100,000 100,000 The Foundation to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance 2,800,000 2,800,000 Children’s Mission 500,000 500,000 Carbon Offset Project 190,0001) 322,000 Total 3,590,000 3,722,000 1) This is a preliminary estimate of the cost of carbon offsets in 2021. Values may subsequently be adjusted. BioGaia contributes to a healthier society Even if BioGaia focuses on the health of individuals through the company’s products, the concept of “health” has a broader meaning. We want our operations to make a positive contribution to society as a whole. FOCUS AREAS Healthy products Healthy business Healthy networks Healthy workplace Healthy society CONTENTS
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