What is happening in Ukraine goes against everything we believe in at UCB. We cherish and demonstrate an unwavering respect for human life and dignity and we firmly stand behind the international condemnation of the aggression and violence that we have witnessed since the beginning of the conflict.

In these difficult times, we are guided by our purpose of creating value for patients, now and in the future and our focus on contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable world. That’s why we are driven to limit the impact of this unfortunate war on our employees, patients and their respective communities.

Employees

We are fully focused on supporting the small group of UCB employees living in Ukraine, as well as their families, and we have foreseen emergency support for our colleagues.

Patients

We feel responsible to bring medicines to people living in Ukraine and Russia no matter how difficult the circumstances. We will do everything within our power to ensure patients have access to their medicines. 

Communities

As of December 31, 2023, UCB has donated EUR 3 million to support humanitarian efforts, to partners such as the German International Rescue Committee and the Belgian International Red Cross. UCB is also collaborating with BEforUkraine, a Belgian non-profit focused on helping Ukraine in the most effective way possible. One of their activities is to bring essential equipment to Ukraine.

UCB in Russia

UCB is still bringing medicines to patients in Russia but we have reviewed the way in which we conduct our business there. We have stopped enrolling new patients and are not starting up any new sites or clinical trials in Russia. We are no longer undertaking marketing activities and are exploring other steps we can take to support the sanctions.

We understand the weight of our responsibilities and we take them with great consideration. According to the United Nations, more than three million civilians have fled Ukraine and will ultimately need access to healthcare. This will require the careful coordination and collaboration of many stakeholders in the longer term. We are committed to playing our part in helping to provide a stable health environment where it is needed.