Bespak, a specialist inhalation contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has become a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the largest global voluntary sustainability and social responsibility initiative.

With this development, Bespak now officially joins the collaborative UNGC network of over 20,000 companies and 3,800 non-business entities working to enact meaningful change.

Bespak has committed to adopting the UNGC’s ten principles in the four core areas of sustainable development — human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. The pledge aligns with Bespak’s wider Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, which seeks to embed sustainability across its business and to support the global inhalation industry in reducing its carbon footprint.

This announcement follows the recent approval by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) of Bespak’s net-zero and near-term targets, which aim to reduce company-wide greenhouse gas emissions.

Benedicta Bakpa, Head of ESG at Bespak, said: “Being a UNGC signatory is an opportunity to enact meaningful change both locally and on a global scale. As we drive growth, we will continue to consciously implement the ESG initiatives fundamental to our business.”

Chris Hirst, Bespak CEO, commented: “Since spinning out from Recipharm in 2024, we have embraced the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on innovation, environmental responsibility, and efficient production. Joining the UNCG further reinforces Bespak’s strong commitment to championing a more sustainable inhalation industry and a greener tomorrow.”