Welcome! Learn how BD charts our economic, social and environmental performance for fiscal year 2008 in BD’s Interim Sustainability Report 2008.

The Company’s purpose of "Helping all people live healthy lives" links with our envisioned future "to become the organization best known for eliminating unnecessary suffering and death from disease and in so doing become one of the best performing companies in the world."

BD strongly believes in balancing the "triple bottom line": achieving strong economic performance, promoting environmental stewardship and advancing social responsibility. We are developing a global sustainability strategy that aligns with our commitment to respecting our associates, supporting our communities, protecting the environment and making positive contributions to the economy.

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Interim Sustainability Report 2008

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Company Facts in brief
Message from Edward J. Ludwig, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Sustainability at BD: Helping all people live healthy lives
People: Promoting healthy and fulfilling lives
Economic: Adding value
Environment: Protecting and conserving
Society: Contributing to communities
Performance Report Card
Award Highlights from FY2008

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