Merck KGaA 2016 SR
The report highlights Merck's sustainability performance for the 2015-2016 period, focusing on health, environment, and culture. Key achievements include donating the 500 millionth praziquantel tablet to combat schistosomiasis and ranking fourth in the Access to Medicine Index. The company invested €2.0 billion in R&D, emphasizing innovation in digitalization and sustainable products like liquid crystal windows. Environmental goals include a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, with a 10% reduction already achieved relative to 2006. Merck also successfully integrated Sigma-Aldrich into its sustainability management systems while maintaining high standards for human rights and supply chain transparency.
Company: Merck KGaA
Sector: Manufacturing
Country: Germany
Year: 2016
Type: SR
Pages: 192
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Merck KGaA
Corporate Responsibility Report
The report highlights Merck's sustainability performance for the 2015-2016 period, focusing on health, environment, and culture. Key achievements include donating the 500 millionth praziquantel tablet to combat schistosomiasis and ranking fourth in the Access to Medicine Index. The company invested €2.0 billion in R&D, emphasizing innovation in digitalization and sustainable products like liquid crystal windows. Environmental goals include a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, with a 10% reduction already achieved relative to 2006. Merck also successfully integrated Sigma-Aldrich into its sustainability management systems while maintaining high standards for human rights and supply chain transparency.
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Document Details
Report Year
2016
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2016
Fiscal Year
2016
Published
Apr 28, 2017
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
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Women on Board
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