Ethical Leadership

Honesty, ethics and integrity are bedrock values integral to the Grifols culture. The company's behavior – the way we do business – is tied to our commitment to the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals defined in our 2030 agenda. As a business, we embed ethics and sustainability in every decision, integrating human rights (see our Human Rights Policy, the Human Rights Due Diligence Report 2023, and our Modern Slavery & Supply Chain Transparency Statement 2024) and high ethical standards across our operations.

Sustainability governance at Grifols is anchored in our corporate structure and strategic decision-making. The Board of Directors, through its dedicated Sustainability, Communication and Reputation Committee, oversees ESG compliance, alignment with corporate values and transparency in both financial and non-financial disclosures. 

Formal responsibilities are assigned across departments, and sustainability performance is regularly monitored, disclosed and independently audited in line with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and other regulatory and voluntary reporting frameworks. This governance model reinforces transparency, accountability and alignment with Grifols’ broader strategic and reputational goals.

This strategic focus is reflected in the company’s corporate objectives with 15% directly linked to ESG factors – 25% addressing environmental priorities, 40% focused on social impact and 35% aligned with governance criteria – underscoring the integral role sustainability plays in Grifols’ decision-making and long-term value creation.

Our commitment to doing what is right is reflected  in our Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. These precepts, together with Crime Prevention and Anti-Corruption policies, form the backbone of Grifols’ global compliance program.

We have incorporated more than 15 corporate policies into our daily operations. Each year, we publish a comprehensive review of our financial performance and the integration with environmental, social responsibility and corporate governance criteria, as well as our interactions with healthcare professionals and healthcare and patient advocacy organizations worldwide.

Grifols is committed to the ethical treatment of animals in research, recognizing their intrinsic value and society’s concerns. Our Animal Welfare Policy sets our welfare requirements based on the principle that animals should always be considered as living creatures, ensuring their use for research purposes is limited to areas that ultimately benefit human health. 

We believe in responsible science that respects animal welfare. Whenever research involving animals is necessary, we follow a clear ethical approach: we look for alternatives first, use only the number of animals required for reliable results and constantly improve how we care for them. This commitment – known as the 3Rs (Replace, Reduce, Refine) – guides our actions and drives innovation in how we conduct research. 

When the use of animals is necessary to support the efficacy, safety or quality of our products or research programs, we apply and often exceed regulatory standards to minimize animal use and enhance welfare. All procedures are subject to strict oversight, and our facilities, staff training and supplier audits reflect our dedication to responsible and humane research practices.