Environmental care
We aim to use natural resources efficiently and minimize the environmental impacts of our activities and products during their lifecycles. We also participate in major market take-back programs to dispose properly of unused drugs. Our structured approach to environmental impact has increased our progress; while sales have doubled since 1997, we have reduced the growth rate of our consumption of energy and water.
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Minimizing impacts
We assess environmental implications to ensure that the benefits of new products, processes and technologies outweigh risks. We periodically review such assessments in light of new concerns or evidence.
The use of fossil energy sources affects climate globally. Energy is also an important cost, so efficiency improvements and alternative-energy sources have become important drivers for cost reduction.
We work to minimize whenever possible our emissions into the water and air, carefully monitoring our greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with international standards.
Novartis follows a clear waste-management strategy to prevent, reduce and recycle waste.
Learn more about our commitment to minimizing impacts on our website Citizenship@Novartis
HSE targets 2007-2015
We set long-term HSE targets for better analysis, planning and program implementation.
Citizenship in action
The Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative brings hope to AIDS orphans in Africa.
Our businesses
We offer a wide range of healthcare products in pharmaceuticals, vaccines and diagnostics, generics and consumer health.