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How we contribute to a more sustainable future


Our commitment to operating a responsible, resilient and sustainable business is reflected in how we manage sustainability-related impacts, risks, and opportunities as outlined in the following resources.





Sustainability reporting

Environment

Social

Governance

Ratings

We contribute to key global environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance evaluations and recognise the value of independent third-party assessment and insights.


Our 2024 performance:

Rating

Score

Status

MSCI

AA

Leader for the 5th consecutive year

Sustainalytics

21.5

Medium risk

CDP

  • Climate Change
  • Water Security
  • Forests

 

A

A-

C

9th consecutive year we achieved CDP leadership scores for Climate (A) and Water Security (A-), in recognition of the actions taken to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks, engage our supply chain, and deliver on water stewardship

CSA

75/100

Included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Enlarged and Europe Index and S&P Year Book

EcoVadis

Gold

Maintained Gold status for the second consecutive year running in recognition of sustainability efforts in environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement

Access to Medicine Index (ATMi)

5th/ 20

Ranked as top five for providing access to medicines to people in low and middle income countries

ISS ESG

B-

 



Recognitions

Financial Times’ ‘Europe’s Climate Leaders’

One of only three pharmaceutical companies to earn a triple TIME recognition in 2024, listed as one of the World's Best Companies, one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies and one of the World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth.

In addition, Pascal Soriot, our CEO, and Pam Cheng, our Chief Sustainability Officer, have both been included in the TIME100 Climate, which recognises the most influential climate leaders in business.

Forbes World’s Top Companies for Women

Listed as one of 400 companies of the World's Top Companies for Women.

TIME and TIME100 Climate

For the third year running, listed as a European Climate Leader, based on reductions in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity over a five year period (2017-2022 for the 2024 list), transparency around scope 3 emissions, and collaboration with sustainability assessors.

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