##  [Environmental sustainability](/uk-en/esg/environmental-sustainability "Environmental sustainability") 

 It is Novartis' ambition to drive positive change and to become a leader in environmental sustainability. Supporting the planet aligns with our overarching goal of reimagining medicine and extending people's lives.

 

## Our commitments



 





 

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###  People 

We will encourage associates across our operations to adopt an environmental sustainability mindset.

 

 

 



 

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###  Patients 

We will work to understand how a changing climate will impact people's health and deliver environmentally sustainable medicines.

 

 

 



 

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###  Planet 

We will minimise the impact of our actions on the planet and invest in environmental solutions that also protect biodiversity.

 

 

 

 





 

 

 



[Please click here to read more about Novartis' global commitments.](https://www.novartis.com/esg/environmental-sustainability)

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