Viatris Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report: Building Sustainable Access at Scale
Viatris has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable access to medicine and community health. The report outlines efforts in four areas: Access and Global Health, Our People, Environment, and Community. Notably, the company sold over 80 billion doses of medicine across 165 countries and reached 90% of low- and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). Initiatives include the Elevate wellbeing program for employees and a 3.7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2020. The report also highlights the documentary 'Empathy in Africa,' showcasing Viatris' support for healthcare in South Africa and the establishment of the Rhiza Babuyile Clinic. For more details, visit the company's sustainability report online.
- Sold 80 billion doses of medicine across 165 countries.
- Reached 90% of LMICs with medicines.
- Launched Elevate wellbeing program for employees.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 3.7% since 2020.
- Donated more than 300 million doses of medicine for humanitarian needs.
- The 3.7% reduction in GHG emissions, though positive, is relatively modest.
- No detailed financial performance metrics were provided in the report.
- The report did not specify any concrete financial benefits from the sustainability initiatives.
Company continues to supply high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients annually
Report chronicles Viatris' commitment to providing access to healthcare and building healthier communities
Impactful story highlights include "Empathy in
"This year's report delivers many examples of the important efforts occurring across Viatris and the collaboration required to supply high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients annually," said Lara Ramsburg, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Viatris. "Everyone at Viatris plays a part in building sustainable access to medicine, supporting healthcare systems and helping to advance our overall sustainability performance. Every day, no matter their roles or responsibilities, each team member performs essential work across multiple functions and geographies that collectively supports our progress. The knowledge that needs are great, and that our actions matter, is a powerful motivation."
In 2023, Viatris colleagues remained committed to building sustainable access at scale. The Report presents work, stories and progress supporting four main areas: Access and Global Health; Our People; Environment; and Community. Highlights include:
- Access and Global Health: Investing in facilities around the world, including in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs), to bolster Viatris' global supply chain network and uphold a reliable supply of medicines across the world. Doing so, the Company sold more than 80 billion doses of medicine across more than 165 countries and territories and reached more than
90% of LMICs with its medicines. - Our People: Launched Elevate, its new wellbeing program for all colleagues. Elevate helps define the Company's holistic approach to wellbeing, centered around three principles: Health, Purpose and Growth.
- Environment: Working to ensure stable access to high-quality medicines while minimizing the Company's environmental impact, including the areas of greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reductions, energy use, water withdrawal and air emissions. Since 2020, Viatris accomplished a
3.7% reduction of its scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared to baseline.1 - Community: Building healthier communities by supporting local efforts to strengthen healthcare, education and communities. In 2023, Viatris donated to multiple global humanitarian relief partners via corporate philanthropy donations and donated more than 300 million doses of its medicines for humanitarian needs through corporate partners globally.
"At Viatris, we take pride in our work to advance more sustainable operations and responsible practices in delivering high-quality medicines and health solutions to people globally," said Lina Andersson, Head of Global Sustainability, Viatris. "We have worked diligently and will continue to do so, to be considered a trusted partner as we support progress in closing gaps to equal access to care, build more resilient healthcare systems and uphold a reliable global supply of medicines."
The recently launched documentary short, "Empathy in
Viatris is dedicated to transparent annual reporting on environmental, social and governance matters, continuously working to further enhance its disclosures through its 2023 Sustainability Report. Click here to find further information and additional examples of the important work occurring across the Company.
Forward-Looking Statements
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About Viatris
Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases. With our exceptionally extensive and diverse portfolio of medicines, a one-of-a-kind global supply chain designed to reach more people when and where they need them, and the scientific expertise to address some of the world's most enduring health challenges, access takes on deep meaning at Viatris. We are headquartered in the
1 Per Dec. 31, 2023, and not taking into account divestitures.
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