*This value falls within a range of 1–6, with 6 being the highest. Progress is measured against the previous year’s figures. Fresenius does not measure the increase, but whether the target has been achieved, exceeded, or fallen short of.
Empowering People
Training, Safety & Development
Learn how Fresenius Kabi supports employee training, career development, workplace safety, occupational health, leadership programs, employee engagement, and equal opportunities. This section provides information about our workforce-related priorities, initiatives, and reported performance.
Employee development and well-being at Fresenius Kabi
We have many ambitions and priorities regarding employee development and well-being, but how exactly do these actually play out in practice?
We pursue three main priorities to ensure we stay on track.
Equal opportunities: enabling a fair and welcoming workplace
Our workforce reflects the diversity of our markets and locations, with more than 100 nationalities worldwide. Embracing a wide range of cultures and perspectives is a tremendous asset to our teams and our company. We foster international and interdisciplinary cooperation and ensure equal opportunities for all, and oppose discrimination in any form in accordance with applicable equal treatment legislation.
We strive to create fair and welcoming work environments where management leads by example. These values and commitments are outlined in the Fresenius Kabi Code of Conduct, which is binding for all employees and forms the foundation of our cooperation and corporate culture.
Building skills for today's roles and tomorrow's growth
In today's highly competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a challenge. At the same time, it is essential to address the most pressing questions in our sector - now and in the future.
In line with our commitment to being a Top Employer, we strive to offer attractive working conditions that encourage people to stay with our company. We want our employees to feel confident in their roles, see long-term career opportunities, and know they feel safe and supported at work. We address these priorities as detailed below:
Training
Our broad employee training programs aim to enhance job performance while fostering supportive and engaging work environments. They cover essential areas such as Codes of Conduct, integrity, environmental management, and occupational health and safety. As digitalization becomes increasingly important, we help our teams gain the digital skills needed for their roles. We also pursue talent and succession management and offer personalized training for long-term career growth at Fresenius Kabi.
Our employees averaged 32.1 training hours in 2025. By 2030, we will increase annual training hours per employee by 20% (base year: 2024).
Development
Our talent development programs further support each employee’s individual growth. They range from our Career Starters Program for early career professionals to the Top Executive Program in cooperation with Harvard Business School. Furthermore, the Fresenius After Work Academy offers flexible training on a wide range of topics, with no manager approval required. We also partner with external training providers to deliver tailored learning experiences that meet individual development goals.
For every career stage: Development programs at Fresenius Kabi
- Career Starters Program – internal program for early career professionals
- New Leaders Program – internal program for first-time leaders
- Advanced Leaders Program – internal program for experienced managers
- Strategy Execution & Change Management Program – in cooperation with the University of St. Gallen
- Top Executive Program – in cooperation with Harvard Business School
Employee health and well-being
Promoting a safe work environment and keeping our team prepared is a top priority.
We meet all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) obligations required under applicable law at our production sites worldwide. This includes providing mandatory OHS training to employees, evaluating compliance with applicable safety standards, and addressing identified gaps through structured corrective processes. We regard these legal requirements as the baseline of our OHS commitment. Building on this foundation, we pursue voluntary measures that go beyond regulatory compliance. 43 of our production units hold an occupational health and safety management certification under ISO 45001, the internationally recognized standard for OHS management systems. This voluntary certification requires systematic hazard identification, independent third-party verification, and the implementation of structured Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes – providing a rigorous framework for continuous safety improvement across our operations.
To further support safety awareness, all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and OHS training materials are centrally accessible on our global intranet platform, enabling employees at all locations to stay up to date on relevant standards and best practices.
Prioritizing Safety: A Culture of Care and Collaboration
We vigilantly monitor and report on workplace safety. One key metric is the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR), which measures safety incidents resulting in at least one calendar day of missed work per million working hours. A lower LTIFR indicates a safer workplace, and we continue to work towards further improvement.
Fresenius Kabi improved compared to the previous year, reaching an LTIFR of 1.8 (2024: 2.2).
A workplace where safety is embraced as part of the culture rather than just a rule is envisioned at Fresenius Kabi. On World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, we promoted safety and health awareness.
In India, safety was brought to life by the team with a hands-on, high-energy event. Activities such as fire drills, first aid training, and engaging competitions, including Rangoli designs and Tug of War, were organized to reinforce the culture of safety while fostering teamwork and awareness. Rangoli, which involves creating inspiring patterns on the ground using colored powders, was showcased as part of the safety celebrations.
Empowering employees with a voice in decision-making
Our employees’ feedback is crucial to shaping and enhancing Fresenius Kabi as a workplace for more than 41,000 people. Their input helps us identify strengths and areas for improvement at the team, division, segment, and Group levels.
To support this, we launched an annual Group-wide employee survey in 2022. The Employee Engagement Survey (EEI) is a standardized questionnaire covering topics such as development, compliance, teamwork, feedback culture, appreciation, and work-life balance. HR teams use these valuable survey insights to attract, develop, and retain talent for the future.
We aim to be an employer of choice and actively listen to our employees’ feedback. In doing so, we strive for an EEI of > 4.33 .
In 2025, we achieved an EEI of about 4.7 and a participation rate of 86%.*
Disclaimer
Fresenius Kabi is a fully consolidated subsidiary of Fresenius SE. This website includes an overview of the Fresenius Kabi sustainability commitment. All data on this website corresponds to a subset of group data that is published in the Fresenius Group Sustainability Statement 2025 and thus is assured by an external auditor. The Sustainability Statement is prepared in full compliance with applicable legal requirements, incl. the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).