We believe in the importance of health access and affordability. The hospitals and health systems we serve can see the impacts of these challenges on their patients and communities every day. These issues can impact the future of healthcare—which is why we strive to sustain a resilient, forward-thinking company. Medline’s Sustainability program provides a framework designed to identify potential areas for action, and a blueprint for the future.
OUR PURPOSE
Making healthcare more sustainable for people and the planet
Climate resilience and environmental action
We’re working to build a more resilient business by investing in new and established technologies and implementing practical solutions to help conserve natural resources and reduce waste. We are exploring ways to reduce our carbon footprint - and helping our customers do the same.
Key topics:
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Air emissions
- Waste management
- Water and wastewater
- Climate-related risk
Responsible products
Providing high-quality healthcare products that are safe for both patients and the environment is a key priority. We strive to be transparent in our product labeling and engage in responsible marketing practices.
Key topics:
- Products, programs and packaging that lessen waste or improve efficiencies
- Product safety
- Product labeling and marketing
People and communities
We want our employees, communities, suppliers and patients to achieve their full potential. We help by striving to maintain high standards of safety and health in the workplace, creating opportunities for connection and development for our employees, promoting belonging across our organisation, and addressing health access in communities here and around the world.
Key topics:
- Attracting and retaining talent
- Belonging
- Community engagement
- Employee engagement
- Employee health and safety
- Employee well-being and mental health
Robust governance
We strive to do what is right, not only what is required, and hold our business, employees and suppliers to high ethical standards.
Key topics:
- Ethical sourcing
- Ethics and compliance
- Information security
CURRENT REPORT
Read about our latest sustainability efforts
Our annual Medline Sustainability report details our global impact and the progress we’re making to reduce our environmental footprint, foster an inclusive work environment, support our communities and more.