The Novartis Group Companies in the US is committed to serving as a responsible corporate citizen. We operate in a manner that is sustainable - economically, socially, and environmentally - and in the best interests for the long-term success of the Group and the communities in which we live and work.
Our commitment to good corporate citizenship is an important part of who we are, why people choose to work here, and why people choose to do business with us. It's critical to our business success and our reputation in the community. Our stockholders, employees, customers, and suppliers expect it. Some important points to note regarding our commitment to corporate citizenship are as follows:
- Novartis is an industry leader in providing novel medicines for unmet medical needs (e.g., malaria and leprosy) and works with the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide access to these and other needed medicines.
- The Novartis Group was one of the first companies to sign the UN Global Compact, which seeks to promote responsible corporate citizenship so that business can be part of the solution to the challenges of globalization.
- Novartis is working toward becoming a best-in-class leader in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), including energy efficiency and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions according to the Kyoto Protocol.
- Through the Together Rx Access™ Card, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation provides meaningful savings on a wide range of prescription products at the pharmacy counter to uninsured, low-income Americans who are not eligible for Medicare and who do not have prescription coverage.
- Novartis is committed to transparency in its business ethics and provides our associates with training and awareness programs on Ethics and Law Compliance, our Code of Conduct, and Corporate Citizenship.
For more information about Novartis Corporate Citizenship in the US, please contact Joe Kulak at 862-778-5787 or joe.kulak@novartis.com.
