Sustainability – Merck


Worldwide Countries outside of the United States and Canada.
We operate responsibly every day to enable a safe and healthy future for people and communities globally. Our sustainability strategy helps us achieve our corporate purpose, positively impact society and deliver long-term business value.
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From finding solutions for some of the world’s most debilitating diseases, to getting our medicines and vaccines to those in need and building more effective health systems, we are always on a mission to create a better world.

Operating responsibly is at the heart of our ability to deliver sustainable impact – driving long-term value for our company and society.
In collaboration with key stakeholders, we work to ensure our science advances health care, and our products are accessible and affordable to those in need.
We make long-term investments in research & development and target diseases where we can make the greatest difference.
We are committed to addressing the global public health burden of infectious diseases.
Through partnership, investment and endless invention, we seek to overcome barriers to providing a healthier future for all.
Our company’s success is built on a culture that embraces different perspectives and values the contributions of each individual. We recognize that our competitiveness is strengthened by a diverse, skilled and engaged workforce.

As inventors, we invest in learning and development because our culture centers around curiosity.
Only when our employees feel their best, in all aspects of their lives, can they perform at their highest level.
The dynamic force driving everything we do.

A healthy planet is essential to human health and the sustainability of our business, while also providing opportunities for product innovation and reducing cost and risk. Our company has a long history of environmental stewardship and compliance, and we realize that our strategy and efforts need to continuously evolve in the face of a changing climate.
Energy conservation, water use reduction, efficient use of raw materials and responsible waste management.
We deploy sustainability strategies to reduce environmental impact.
We team up with our suppliers and customers to understand and minimize the life-cycle impacts of our products.
We operate with the highest standards of ethics and integrity. By putting our ethics and values at the foundation of everything we do, we create an accountable culture that betters our company’s decision-making, adaptability and reliability.
Our code of conduct is at the core of our character, helping us to maintain our reputation as a trustworthy company.
We strive to detect and prevent labor and human rights abuses in our own operations and in our supply chain.
We follow strict ethical sales and marketing practices in all our businesses.

number of people reached with our innovations in 2022
U.S. pay equity for female and male employees, as well as for non-white (including Black, Hispanic and Asian employees) and white employees in 2022
purchased electricity from renewable sources in 2022
spending with diverse Tier 1 and 2 suppliers globally in 2022

We strive to find sustainable solutions to key global health challenges and to strengthen communities where our employees live and work.
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From fostering an inclusive and supportive culture to working with diverse suppliers, diversity and inclusion are integral to helping us better serve patients
Next: Diversity and inclusion strengthen everything we do
When we bring together people from different backgrounds, the possibilities for invention are endless
Next: Inspiring innovation through diversity and inclusion
How we’re advancing health equity through partnerships to help patients navigate cancer care
Next: Collaborating to help make cancer care more accessible worldwide
The basketball legend and businessman talked DE&I, HIV advocacy and leadership in an inspiring visit to our global headquarters
Next: Magic Johnson shares what makes him work harder
From fostering an inclusive and supportive culture to working with diverse suppliers, diversity and inclusion are integral to helping us better serve patients
Next: Diversity and inclusion strengthen everything we do
Diversity, equity & inclusion
Our workforce represents the people we serve
Our culture and values
It all comes back to saving and improving lives.
Environmental sustainability
We design and make products in a safe, effective and environmentally sound manner.
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