Business Ethics
We follow strict principles that are set by our company values. We are convinced that profitable business activities go hand in hand with ethical standards.
More than 350 years of ethical conduct
Responsibility is one of our six company values – along with courage, achievement, respect, integrity, and transparency. We live and breathe these core values not just within our company, but also in how we interact with our customers and business partners.
We comply with applicable laws and regulations and are committed to international guidelines. Our products and technologies are aimed at improving people’s lives. When developing them, we follow strict guidelines concerning quality and product safety.
In our work, we encounter various bioethical and digital ethics topics and issues, including stem cell use, the use of genetically modified microorganisms, use of health data, and the potential impact of new genome editing techniques. We are strongly committed to conduct our research in an ethical manner and develop frameworks that meet rigorous ethical standards.
As an international company, we have a duty to respect human rights worldwide within our sphere of influence and to ensure that they are not compromised by our business activities. Of course, this also applies to our supply chain.
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UN Global Compact
Responsible Care
Together for Sustainability
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Kigali Declaration on NTDs
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative
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The PSCI was formed as a healthcare non-profit business membership organization in 2006 in the United States. Its purpose is to bring together members to establish and promote responsible supply chain practices, human rights and environmental sustainability.
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