Sustainability
We operate responsibly every day to improve human and animal health, now and in the future.
Sustainability is core to how we do business
Operating responsibly is at the heart of who we are as a company, helping to ensure we can continue to deliver on our purpose of saving and improving lives around the world.
2023/2024 Impact Report SummaryOur impact by the numbers
People reached with our medicines and vaccines in 2023.
Parity achieved in compensation between male and female employees, as indicated by our global pay equity study of more than 65,000 employees in 2023.
Spending with small and diverse Tier 1 and 2 suppliers globally in 2023.
Target date for being net-zero across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, aligned with guidance from the Science Based Targets initiative.
Our approach to sustainability
Through a collaborative and holistic approach that leverages continuous innovation, strategic investments and strong partnerships, we work to expand access to health, cultivate an inclusive workforce, minimize our environmental impact and maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
Access to health
We embed access strategies across our business — discovering, developing and delivering sustainable global health solutions.
Philanthropy
We provide financial and product donations to help advance health equity, support local communities and address critical social needs.
Impact Venture Fund
We invest in funds and companies working to improve access to health and, in turn, create financial returns and strategic opportunities for our company.
Environmental sustainability
We design and make products in a safe, effective and environmentally sound manner to protect the health of the planet, which we know is inextricably linked to human and animal health.
Our reports, policies, resources and guidelines govern the work we do every day.
We aspire to be transparent about how we operate to earn the trust and confidence of our customers and other stakeholders.
