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Sustainability

Sustainability

Driving sustainable clinical development

Grounded in Nordic ethics, we embed environmental, social and governance rigor into how we operate and deliver clinical research. From science-based climate targets to ethical trial execution, we make our commitments and measurable progress transparent, giving you clear evidence of how we act, measure and improve.

Markus Granlund

Chief Executive Officer

“For us, sustainability starts with our purpose: getting promising science to the patients who need it, responsibly. It shapes how we run trials, how we look after our people and how we cut our environmental footprint.”

We anchor sustainability in measurable action

We build environmental, social and governance principles into how we run clinical research. That covers responsible trial execution, an inclusive workplace, climate action and accountable partnerships. We track our performance through EcoVadis, so you can see exactly where we stand.

We align our approach with internationally recognized frameworks and standards

Turning ESG commitments into action

Our work

We design clinical research around patients and study participants, using digital and decentralized approaches where they reduce unnecessary travel and time burden, improve accessibility, and strengthen the trial experience. We execute every study under rigorous ethical and regulatory standards, including ICH-GCP and the Declaration of Helsinki, protecting patient rights, safety, and data integrity throughout the clinical pathway.

Our people

We build inclusive teams where people can contribute their expertise and perspectives with confidence. We maintain a safe, respectful workplace and uphold clear standards against discrimination and harassment, strengthening the environment our teams need to deliver responsible clinical research.

Our environment

We reduce our environmental impact through science-based targets backed by SBTi validation. Using 2024 as our base year, we are advancing measurable reductions across Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions while transitioning to 100% renewable electricity.

  • Near-term 2030:
    • 42.0% reduction in absolute Scope 1 GHG emission
    • 100% renewable electricity
    • 51.6% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions per EUR of value added

  • Long-term 2050:
    • 90.0% reduction in absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions
    • 97.0% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions per EUR of value added
    • Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain

Our clients and partners

We extend our standards for ethical and responsible business conduct across the relationships that support our clinical work. We expect clients, suppliers, and partners to uphold clear principles on ethics, labor, human rights, and environmental responsibility, strengthening accountability across the value chain.

Independent ESG evidence

We use independent assessments and validations to make our sustainability progress visible and accountable. EcoVadis benchmarks our ESG performance, CDP assesses our climate disclosure, and SBTi validates our science-based climate targets.

Top 15%


Global EcoVadis ranking

B score


CDP Climate
Change 2025

SBTi validated


Science-based climate targets

Verified operational transparency

EcoVadis Gold 2026

In our 2026 EcoVadis assessment, TFS scored 84/100, placing us in the global top 3% and earning a gold medal. The assessment reviews our performance across environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

CDP B Score 2025

We disclose our climate impact through CDP, covering emissions, energy use, and climate governance. In 2025, TFS achieved a B score, providing an independent assessment of our climate disclosure and management practices.

SBTi Validated

The Science Based Targets initiative has validated our near-term and long-term climate targets, including our commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.

Responsible business & governance

Code of conduct

Our Code of Conduct sets the standards for ethical and responsible business across TFS, providing a shared framework for how we work, make decisions, and uphold our responsibilities.

Supplier code of conduct

We expect suppliers and vendors to uphold clear standards across ethics, labor and human rights, and environmental responsibility, strengthening responsible practices across our value chain.

Report a concern

We provide a dedicated whistleblowing mechanism for raising concerns related to conduct, ethics, or compliance.

Clinical operations & outsourcing FAQs.

What clinical outsourcing models does TFS provide?

We deliver three modular frameworks under a single contract: Strategic Resourcing, Functional Service Provider (FSP), and Full-Service Trials. This model elasticity allows you to scale clinical capacity fluidly as your pipeline demands, eliminating vendor handoffs.

What is the geographic footprint and reach of TFS?

Founded in Lund, Sweden, we operate as a global CRO with active regulatory and clinical reach across 40 countries. We combine comprehensive multi-region execution with specialized infrastructure and investigator networks across Europe and the Nordics.

How does TFS maintain clinical study continuity?

We maintain an industry-leading CRA turnover rate of 14%, significantly outperforming the 20% sector average. This team stability ensures consistent protocol knowledge, reduces management burden, and protects your data integrity.

Which therapeutic areas does TFS specialize in?

We concentrate our medical, clinical, and regulatory capabilities exclusively within five core areas: Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Ophthalmology, backed by a track record of 1,800+ completed trials.