Abbott Laboratories 2018 SR
The report highlights Abbott's 2018 sustainability performance, focusing on its four core businesses: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition, and medicines. Key achievements include a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and a 27% reduction in water intake since 2010. The company invested $2.3 billion in R&D and $62 million in community initiatives. Abbott also emphasized its commitment to diversity, with women filling 38% of total management positions globally. Additionally, the report details progress in product cybersecurity and the integration of a circular economy approach to waste management.
Company: Abbott Laboratories
Sector: Industrials
Country: United States
Year: 2018
Type: SR
Pages: 129
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Abbott Laboratories
Global Sustainability Report
The report highlights Abbott's 2018 sustainability performance, focusing on its four core businesses: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition, and medicines. Key achievements include a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and a 27% reduction in water intake since 2010. The company invested $2.3 billion in R&D and $62 million in community initiatives. Abbott also emphasized its commitment to diversity, with women filling 38% of total management positions globally. Additionally, the report details progress in product cybersecurity and the integration of a circular economy approach to waste management.
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Document Details
Report Year
2018
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018
Fiscal Year
2018
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Assurance
Sustainable Development Goals
Other Standards
ESG Data?Experimental: AI-extracted data, may contain inaccuracies
Emissions
Scope 1:
Scope 2:
Energy Consumption
Water Consumption
Total Waste
Women on Board
Women in Management
Employees