Making healthcare more sustainable for people and the planet
Few sectors are as intrinsically tied to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues as healthcare. Health equity, access and affordability are basic human rights that are still unmet in many parts of the world. While other sectors may not see the immediacy of climate change, hospitals and health systems see the impacts on their patients and communities every day. These issues shape the future of healthcare—and it’s our responsibility to ensure we sustain a resilient, forward-thinking company. ESG provides a framework to identify the needs most pertinent to us, and a blueprint for the future.
Climate resilience and environmental action
We’re committed to building an environmentally sustainable business by investing in new and established green technologies and creating practical solutions to conserve natural resources and reduce waste. Reducing our carbon footprint—and helping our customers do the same—is top of mind.
Key topics:
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Air emissions
- Waste management
- Water and wastewater
- Climate-related risk
Responsible products
Providing high-quality healthcare products that are safe for both patients and the environment is a key priority. We strive to be transparent in our product labeling and engage in responsible marketing practices.
Key topics:
- Sustainable products, programs and packaging
- Product safety
- Product labeling and marketing
People and communities
We want our employees, communities, suppliers and patients to achieve their full potential. We help by maintaining the highest standards of safety and health in the workplace, creating opportunities for connection and development for our employees, promoting diversity, equity and inclusion across our organization, and addressing health equity in communities here and around the world.
Key topics:
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Supplier diversity
- Healthcare access and affordability
- Community engagement
- Employee engagement
- Employee health and safety
See how we made an impact in 2022
$35M invested in global solar energy to date
643 metric tons of product donated for medical relief
98% of US distribution centers are LEED certified
7 employee resource groups created to support diversity
150+ charities supported with 8,800+ volunteer hours
2.2M reprocessed medical devices, diverting 902K+ pounds of landfill waste
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