Our strategy and targets
We aim to drive sustainability through our own operations, as well as those of our suppliers, and we have set ambitious targets to minimize our impacts on climate, waste and water.
Improving our environmental footprint contributes to mitigating the impacts of climate change on the planet and on human health. It also allows us to increase the efficiency of our operations. As such, it is integral to our business strategy, spanning two of our strategic priorities: embed operational excellence and build trust with society.
Our priorities
Planet
Achieve climate and nature targets, including net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
Patients
Develop sustainable products for patients, applying sustainable design principles for new products.
People & Policy
Transform the sustainability mindset across our organization and collaborate with industry partners to influence change in our sector.
Our performance
Information about our progress against targets and our efforts to reduce our impacts on the environment is published in the Novartis in Society Integrated Report, which covers our business, strategy and performance, including environmental, social and governance topics.