Published 09-24-18
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MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA, in the United States and Canada, has issued its 2017/2018 Global Corporate Responsibility Report. The report reflects the company’s performance and progress in its four corporate responsibility priority areas of Access to Health, Employees, Environmental Sustainability and Ethics & Transparency.
MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK)) has issued its 2017/2018 Global Corporate Responsibility Report. The report reflects the company’s performance and progress in its four corporate responsibility priority areas of Access to Health, Employees, Environmental Sustainability and Ethics & Transparency.
“Our company has an important role to play in tackling some of humanity’s greatest challenges,” said Kenneth C. Frazier, chairman and chief executive officer, MSD. “By fostering a long-term, strategic approach to our business and our contributions to society, we can not only strengthen our future as a company but also fulfill our commitments to make this a better, healthier world for all.”
The report highlights MSD’s approach to creating social, environmental and economic value for the company and its stakeholders and the company’s commitment to operate ethically and transparently. For the first time, the report includes cross-references to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) disclosures. The report also highlights the company’s contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the international community’s aspirations for improving the lives of the world’s population – especially the poor – by 2030.
Additional highlights from this year’s report include:
Learn more about MSD’s approach to Corporate Responsibility and progress on key initiatives in the 2017/2018 Corporate Responsibility Report.
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J, U.S.A. Forward Looking Statement
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