Abbott Laboratories 2017 SR
The report highlights Abbott's 2017 sustainability performance, focusing on its four main businesses: Medical Devices, Nutrition, Diagnostics, and Established Pharmaceuticals. Key achievements include surpassing 2020 packaging goals two years early, eliminating nearly 34 million pounds of packaging since 2010, and achieving zero waste to landfill at 32 sites. The company aligned its efforts with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3, and was named the industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the fifth consecutive year. Additionally, Abbott and the Abbott Fund contributed nearly $65 million in philanthropic grants and product donations, including significant disaster relief efforts in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United States.
Company: Abbott Laboratories
Sector: Industrials
Country: United States
Year: 2017
Type: SR
Pages: 148
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Abbott Laboratories
Global Sustainability Report
The report highlights Abbott's 2017 sustainability performance, focusing on its four main businesses: Medical Devices, Nutrition, Diagnostics, and Established Pharmaceuticals. Key achievements include surpassing 2020 packaging goals two years early, eliminating nearly 34 million pounds of packaging since 2010, and achieving zero waste to landfill at 32 sites. The company aligned its efforts with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3, and was named the industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the fifth consecutive year. Additionally, Abbott and the Abbott Fund contributed nearly $65 million in philanthropic grants and product donations, including significant disaster relief efforts in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United States.
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Document Details
Report Year
2017
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017
Fiscal Year
2017
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Assurance
Sustainable Development Goals
Other Standards
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Emissions
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Energy Consumption
Water Consumption
Total Waste
Women in Management
Employees