Few sectors are as intrinsically tied to sustainability issues as healthcare. Health equity, access and affordability are basic human rights that are still unmet in many parts of the world.
OUR PURPOSE
Supporting efforts to make healthcare more sustainable for people and the planet
Few sectors are as intrinsically tied to sustainability issues as healthcare. Health equity, access and affordability are basic human rights that are still unmet in many parts of the world.
Climate resilience and environmental action
We’re committed to building an environmentally sustainable business by investing in renewable energy and creating practical solutions to conserve natural resources and reduce waste. Reducing our carbon footprint — and helping our customers do the same — is top of mind.
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:
- Sustainable products, programs and packaging
- 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 maintaining the highest standards of safety and health in the workplace, creating opportunities for connection and development for our employees, promoting belonging and engagement across our organisation, and addressing health equity in communities here and around the world.
Key topics:
- Belonging and engagement
- Supplier diversity
- Healthcare access and affordability
- Community engagement
- Employee engagement
- Employee health and safety
Robust governance
We want our employees, communities, suppliers and patients to achieve their full potential. We help by maintaining the highest standards of safety and health in the workplace, creating opportunities for connection and development for our employees, promoting belonging and engagement across our organisation, and addressing health equity in communities here and around the world.
Key topics:
- Ethical sourcing
- Business ethics
- Data privacy and 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.
KEY GLOBAL HIGHLIGHTS
See how we made an impact in 2024
8,596
solar panels installed1
2
WRAP-certified
own facilities2
95.3%
of waste diverted from
landfill at our own
manufacturing
facilities3
5
3rdparty verified LCAs
covering Medline
products and product
ranges4
9
Donation Committees
across Europe5