Our Sustainability Commitments

Valneva has translated the core elements of this strategy into three pillars aligned with its purpose and mission that form the basis for its sustainability strategy: Protecting lives, Preserving the Planet, Reaching People.

Protéger la vie

Valneva’s sustainability strategy emphasizes its focus on society through the “Protéger la vie” pillar. We act to advance global public health through innovative vaccine development, equitable access, and high safety standards. By focusing on diseases with significant unmet medical needs and partnering with key public health organizations, Valneva works to ensure that life-saving vaccines are developed, made accessible to underserved populations, and maintained to the highest levels of safety and quality.

• 50% of our commercial and R&D pipeline products (Phase 1-3 of clinical trials) are Neglected Tropical Diseases (listed by WHO), affecting underserved populations in LMICs.

Atteindre les gens

Integrity is one of Valneva’s core values and guides its approach to all business activities. Valneva knows that trust in our products starts with trust in its business practices, and we hold ourselves and our business partners to high standards of ethical behavior. This is reflected in Valneva’s “Atteindre les gens” pillar. Valneva actively fosters open communication, supports employee well-being, and values diverse perspectives across its global workforce. We aim to attract, retain, and grow individuals at every stage of their careers. At the same time, Valneva embeds ethics into every aspect of its operations—from upholding human rights and workplace equity to ensuring responsible research practices—reinforcing its dedication to doing business with integrity.

• Valneva is proud that all its employees have participated in performance and career reviews and 60% of its workforce is made up of women.

Each year, companies in France with at least 50 employees must calculate and publish the Index de l'égalité femme-homme. This legal obligation allows companies to measure pay gaps between women and men and highlights areas for improvement in case of disparity.

Sous la forme d'une note sur 100, l'index se compose de quatre critères qui évaluent les inégalités selon:

1. L’écart de rémunération femmes-hommes,
2. L’écart de répartition des augmentations individuelles,
3. Le nombre de salariées augmentées à leur retour de congé de maternité,
4. La parité parmi les 10 plus hautes rémunérations.

Valneva has published the result for its French entities (Valneva SE & Valneva France SAS), qui pour l'année 2025 est une partition de 96/100. View the accompanying infographic en anglais ou dans Français.

Préserver la planète

Valneva recognizes the importance of reducing the ways in which itsou business contributes to climate change and of optimizing its use of renewable, recyclable, and reusable resources. The Group is taking action now while continuing to assess options for more ambitious goals. This is exemplified by its “Préserver la planète” pillar. Valneva is working to reduce its environmental footprint by transitioning to a low-carbon business model and integrating sustainability principles across its operations. By embedding sustainability into its culture and strategy, Valneva seeks to address climate risks and create lasting value for stakeholders.

• In 2025, 70% of the electricity consumption at Valneva sites was covered by guarantees of origin, leading to a 51% reduction in Scope 2 emissions (market-based) compared to 2024.

Nos rapports

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For questions related to Valneva’s sustainability performance and goals, please contact: sustainability@valneva.com

Our ESG Ratings & Recognition

Valneva is proud to be recognized with ISS ESG Prime Status, placing the company among the sustainability leaders in the biotechnology sector. This designation reflects strong ESG performance and Valneva’s commitment to responsible business practices.

Morningstar’s sustainability assessment also provides an independent view of how effectively we identify, manage and address sustainability-related risks ce lien.

Fondations et adhésions

Le Pacte Mondiale des Nations Unies

Conformément à sa stratégie RSE (Responsabilité sociale d'entreprise), Valneva soutient le Pacte Mondiale des Nations Unies et intègre ses dix principes dans ses stratégies, pratiques et procédures.

Encephalitis International

Valneva soutient l'association Encephalitis International, qui envisage un monde sans décès ni invalidité dus à l'encéphalite. Sa mission est de reconstruire l'avenir dans le monde entier en sauvant des vies, en accélérant la prise de conscience et en stimulant la recherche.

Engagement auprès des communautés locales

Valneva encourage également l'engagement social au niveau local. Valneva croit en l'importance de l'engagement social et encourage ses employés à participer à des événements caritatifs et à faire du bénévolat dans leurs communautés locales.