Sustainability & social impact
Our ambition and strategic direction
To make a positive impact on the world, we will address our environmental footprint and support our communities.
Our sustainability and social impact ambition aligns with the United Nations (UN) sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. We support the advancement of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, aimed at creating a more sustainable future.
We recognise that the health of the planet and human health are interconnected. To make a positive impact on the world, we will address our environmental footprint and support our communities.
Every day we strive to advance healthcare solutions that improve lives. Through our people, solutions, and partnerships, we work to improve the health of the planet and human health. We are committed to transparency as we set meaningful goals. We care about the health of our communities and support them through our people’s expertise, our solutions and philanthropy.
Our priorities
Climate
We are prioritising sustainability in our operations, supply chain and solutions, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water use and waste.
Building a healthier, more sustainable future in our manufacturing plants
We’re using bold thinking and pioneering innovation to advance sustainability around the world. Here’s how that comes to life in China and Germany.
Sustainable solutions
We aspire to advance the circular economy and champion healthcare sustainability through our solutions, technologies, and collaborative partnerships.
Helping dentists generate less waste
We use empathy, insights and innovation to elevate healthcare everywhere. See how talking to dentists helped Solventum design a more sustainable solution.
Solving for the circular economy
Our Health Care Service Centre supports the second principle of a circular economy by keeping Solventum healthcare products in working order, instead of in landfills.
Responding to a rise in outpatient care
Just as providers listen to patients to help chart a path forward, we listen to the healthcare community to design technologies that can help change lives for the better. As the sector changes, so do we.
Access to care
80 - 90%
of an individual’s health outcome is driven by social drivers of health, or the environmental and social factors affecting our lives.
We leverage the expertise of our employees to collaborate with strategic partners to advance access to care and address social drivers of health. We align to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 3, “Good health and well-being.” Our focus is advocacy, education and training, partnerships and collaboration.
Reducing antimicrobial resistance
Every time we undergo a medical procedure, we risk infection. Harmful bacteria can resist the medicines designed to kill them, leaving us vulnerable. The World Health Organisation identifies antimicrobial resistance as a top ten global health issue.
Advancing access to dental care
A global pandemic underscored the reality of health inequities around the globe. Now, communities, companies and individuals ask: What can we do to help?
Philanthropy
We aim to foster positive change and leave a legacy in our communities.
We give back to the places we live and work by utilising the world-class expertise of our people, and through our donations. We provide financial grants to community-based and non-profit partners. Our aim is always to help build a healthier and more sustainable future.
People
We empower employees to share their expertise and volunteer in communities where we operate.
Governance
Details about our ESG governance are contained in our Form 10 which details the establishment and execution of strategy, activities, risks and opportunities.
Solventum’s Board of Directors will provide general oversight of Solventum’s overall ESG strategies, goals and results.
