Materiality assessments – identifying what matters most

We recognize that our activities – and the way we carry them out – have impacts that reach well beyond our financial performance. In order to remain successful in the long term, we need to engage in – sometimes controversial – societal discourse and find ways to align our broader business performance and both our positive and negative societal impact with the expectations of our shareholders, our stakeholders and society at large. To achieve this, a thorough and deep understanding of the ESG topics that matter most to these groups is essential. Understanding their views on the economic, ethical, social, environmental and governance topics affecting Novartis will enable us to better address their concerns, exchange constructively on dilemmas and, in the end, better manage our business.

ESG materiality assessment webinar: strategic value of materiality assessment 
1st MA Webinar: What strategic value can materiality assessments deliver? (August 2018)

ESG materiality assessment webinar series: monetizing impact
2nd MA Webinar: Monetizing impact dimensions of material issue areas (November 2018)

ESG materiality assessment webinar series: measuring social outcomes
3rd MA Webinar: Evaluating social materiality by measuring outcomes (March 2019)

ESG materiality assessment webinar: climate change
4th MA Webinar: Capturing intangible risks of global changes (September 2019)

ESG materiality assessment webinar series: SDGs
5th MA Webinar: Materiality and Sustainable Development Goals (December 2019)

ESG materiality assessment webinar series: Access principles
6th MA Webinar: Reimagine Access (April 2020)

ESG materiality assessment webinar series: Access principles
7th MA Webinar: Rethinking Healthcare System Strengthening (May 2020)

ESG materiality assessment webinar series: COVID-19
8th MA Webinar: Embracing double materiality in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic (June 2020)