1935
Rooted in Innovation
Chiesi's journey began in 1935 with our first laboratory, paving the way for innovation, commitment and the creation of value for all.
1985
A Breakthrough for Life
By Chiesi's 50th anniversary, we achieved a significant milestone with Poractant Alfa, a life-saving treatment for preterm babies with respiratory distress syndrome.
2005
Bridging Health Gaps
Chiesi's mission to foster health equity globally took shape with the establishment of the Chiesi Foundation. The organization was founded with the goal of providing access to knowledge and care to patients suffering from respiratory diseases and neonatal diseases in low- and middle-income countries.
2015
Transparency and Responsibility
In 2015, we launched our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, a significant milestone in integrating sustainability into our business. This commitment led to the publication of our first CSR report, providing a transparent account of our activities to our stakeholders.;
2018
Pioneering Sustainability
With the launch of our first Sustainability Strategic Plan, our "WeAct Sustainability Manifesto", and the adoption of Benefit Corporation form in both Italy and the United States, sustainability became an integral part of our identity.
2019
Understanding our Impact
We measured and improved our environmental and social impact through an independent assessment, resulting in our first B Corp certification. This recognition validates our actions and fuels our commitment to continuous improvement and a more inclusive and equitable future.
2021
Caring for our Planet
With a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, we secured approval for ambitious greenhouse gases (GHG) reduction targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). To further solidify our purpose-driven approach, Chiesi France adopted the legal status of Société à Mission.
2022
Equal Pay, Higher Impact
Chiesi was able to globally close the gender pay gap within the organization. In the same year, we renewed the B Corp recertification with a remarkable 16.3 points increase in our B Impact Score (to 103.8/200).
2023
A New Chapter
Alberto Chiesi and Paolo Chiesi passed the torch to the next generation: Alessandro Chiesi assumed the role of Chairman, with Maria Paola Chiesi as Vice-Chairwoman. Giuseppe Accogli stepped into the position of Group CEO. Additionally, in late 2023, the Shared Value and Sustainability department merged with Global Strategy, reinforcing sustainability as a guiding principle further solidifying a core company belief: sustainability is business.
