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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
2024
2023
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
|
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.
