Merck KGaA 2017 SR
The report highlights Merck KGaA's sustainability performance in 2017, marking the company's 350th anniversary. Key achievements include the donation of 150 million praziquantel tablets to combat schistosomiasis and the launch of the Global Health Institute to address unmet medical needs in developing countries. The company achieved an 8% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions relative to its 2006 baseline and integrated 83 sites into its ISO 14001 group certificate. Furthermore, Merck reached its target of 30% women in leadership roles and continued to drive innovation through its new Innovation Center in Darmstadt.
Company: Merck KGaA
Sector: Manufacturing
Country: Germany
Year: 2017
Type: SR
Pages: 199
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Merck KGaA
Corporate Responsibility Report
The report highlights Merck KGaA's sustainability performance in 2017, marking the company's 350th anniversary. Key achievements include the donation of 150 million praziquantel tablets to combat schistosomiasis and the launch of the Global Health Institute to address unmet medical needs in developing countries. The company achieved an 8% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions relative to its 2006 baseline and integrated 83 sites into its ISO 14001 group certificate. Furthermore, Merck reached its target of 30% women in leadership roles and continued to drive innovation through its new Innovation Center in Darmstadt.
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Document Details
Report Year
2017
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017
Fiscal Year
2017
Published
Apr 27, 2018
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Assurance
Assurance Provider
Sustainable Development Goals
Other Standards
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Emissions
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Energy Consumption
Water Consumption
Total Waste
Women on Board
Women in Management
Workplace Fatalities
Employees