With only about half of the global population able to receive essential health services – a figure further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic – there is much to be done to help ensure sustainable access to medicines worldwide.

We also believe that human health and the environment are interconnected, a relationship underscored by climate change, air pollution and water stress, which are among the key environmental issues on which we focus with our global approach to environmental stewardship.

Viatris is a signatory to the UN Global Compact (UNGC) and its ten principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. As part of furthering our commitment to the UNGC and supporting progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we are signatories to the UNGC CEO Water Mandate and Women’s Empowerment Principles.

UN Sustainable Development Goals Most Relevant to Viatris

Viatris supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 17 SDGs launched in 2015 serve as a roadmap for countries, communities and companies on universally important areas for a more sustainable and inclusive development by 2030. We are well positioned to support progress towards SDG 3 — To Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-Being for All at All Ages. We have the scientific, manufacturing and distribution capabilities, deep expertise and a wide-ranging commercial platform that extends to more than 165 countries and territories. The goals are certainly interconnected, and as a global healthcare company, how we conduct ourselves and interact with our partners impact that and other goals. We work to advance sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve.

Our Global Sustainability Targets

Access and Health

Provide antiretroviral (ARV) therapy equivalent to a total of 30 million patients, including more than 2 million children living with HIV/AIDS, between 2022 and the end of 2025.

Impact 100 million patients via healthcare professional (HCP) education and outreach regarding prevention, diagnosis and treatment options for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and other important chronic conditions to improve outcomes through the NCD Academy by the end of 2025.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Engage at least 90% of employees globally on diversity, equity and inclusion learning by the end of 2023.

Increase diversity in management:

  • Increase Women’s representation in senior management globally to at least 35% by the end of 2027.
  • At least double Black representation in all management levels in the U.S. by the end of 2027.
  • At least double Hispanic/Latinx representation in senior management in the U.S. by the end of 2027.

Environment: Climate, Water and Waste

Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 42% by 2030 and reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions covering purchase goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related alternatives and upstream transportation and distribution 25% by 2030. These near-term targets have been approved by the SBTi.

Perform water risk assessments for all locations in high or extremely-high water risk areas as identified by the World Resource Institute and identify appropriate water conservation initiatives by 2025.

Achieve a 50% increase in the number of zero landfill locations by 2030.

Global Corporate Social Responsibility

Our 2022 Sustainability Report gives a comprehensive look at our work and commitments to sustainability not only in Europe but across all markets.

Read the report

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