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  • Rooted in Innovation

    1935

    Chiesi's journey began in 1935 with our first laboratory, paving the way for innovation, commitment and the creation of value for all.

  • A Breakthrough for Life

    1985

    By Chiesi's 50th anniversary, we achieved a significant milestone with Poractant Alfa, a life-saving treatment for preterm babies with respiratory distress syndrome.

  • Bridging Health Gaps

    2005

    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.

  • Transparency and Responsibility

    2015

    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.

  • Pioneering Sustainability

    2018

    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.

  • Understanding our Impact

    2019

    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.

  • Caring for our Planet

    2021

    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.

  • Equal Pay, Higher Impact

    2022

    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).

  • A New Chapter

    2023

    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.