Responsible business practices

At Novartis, we strive for high performance with high integrity. It is our conviction that responsible business results in better business.

We are committed to being a leader in good corporate citizenship, and were one of the first signatories to the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate citizenship initiative. The Global Compact calls on business and other stakeholders to support key principles in the areas of:

• Human rights
• Labor
• Environment
• Anti-corruption

These standards are embedded throughout our operations, and we strive for continuous improvement by measuring, monitoring and reporting on our progress.

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  Caring for our people

  We aim to provide Group company associates with the safest possible workplace, and to promote their health and well-being. »

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  Community engagement

  Novartis supports local communities through volunteerism and philanthropic activities. We also work to provide emergency relief when and where we can make an impact. »

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  Protecting the environment

  We strive to make efficient use of natural resources and to minimize the environmental impact of our activities and products. »

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  Responsible R&D

  As part of our efforts to advance research on health, we encounter ethical issues. We recognize the importance of informed debate and welcome the opportunity to discuss these issues with our stakeholders. »

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  Ethics, governance and compliance

  Our values and our Code of Conduct, as well as our related policies and guidelines, guide our associates in making decisions. »

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  Reducing risk and ensuring continuity

  We proactively manage environmental and business risk using preventive and contingency measures. »

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  Responsible Procurement

  Novartis is committed to "buying responsibly" and working with key suppliers to develop their social responsibility and ethical business practices. »