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Create a supply chain adaptable to disruption and able to contribute to strong environmental and social performance.
Environmental, Social, and Governance
- Global Public Health
- Sustainability
- Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
At BD, we view sustainability as a portfolio of complementary initiatives and actions that help us achieve our purpose of advancing the world of health. We see the modern social and environmental challenges our world faces as opportunities to make a difference while strengthening our company.
Strategy
Our 2030+ sustainability strategy, which focuses on five impact areas, addresses a range of challenges in our industry while helping to make a difference on relevant issues that affect society and the planet. Our strategy will ensure we remain focused on shared value creation—meaning how we address unmet societal needs through business models and initiatives that also contribute to the commercial success of BD.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
At BD, we actively evaluate how we can mobilize and contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), through our product and service offerings, as well as collaborative efforts across various sectors-most prominently around SDG3, for good health and well-being. The case study below demonstrates our efforts to advance the SDGs.
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BD SUSTAINABILITY REEL
Minimize our contribution to global emissions and utilize our capabilities to address unmet health needs for climate-vulnerable populations.
Reduce the environmental impact of our portfolio and address the sustainability needs of our customers.
Maintain a healthy and thriving workforce that cultivates our culture of inclusion, safety, well-being and contributes to community health.
Invite trust across stakeholder groups through transparent performance reporting on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues relevant to our business.
At BD, we're passionate about advancing the world of health—and that passion extends through our approach to social investing. Our company values guide us to "do what's right," "take personal responsibility," and to "respect, collaborate with, challenge and care about each other." And those commitments apply not just to the way we do business—but also to the ways we give back to the local and global community.
We leverage our expertise to collaborate with leading nonprofit organizations to address unmet healthcare needs. We focus on improving healthcare access and strengthening the capacity of health systems to care for all patients, especially the most vulnerable.
BD partners with leading nonprofit organizations to address unmet healthcare needs.
BD encourages its employees to get involved and give back to their local communities.
Learn more about BD's approach to disaster response and product donation.