Sustainable Healthcare
- Patient Safety and Product Quality
- Sustainable Products and Innovation
- Sustainable Packaging
- Data Security and Privacy
Our Sustainability Strategy
Sustainability is integral to our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives and how we advance healthcare globally. Our approach focuses on three priority areas, supported by measurable targets to drive meaningful progress.
Climate and Resiliency
- Climate Change
- Water Stewardship
- Supply Chain Management
People and Communities
- Employee Experience
- Employee Health and Safety
- Community Investment
Our Sustainability Targets:
Net-Zero
GHG emissions cross Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, in alignment with a 1.5°C science-based trajectory
100%
renewable electricity by 2040
80%
of supplier spend in priority categories have science based targets by 2030
100K
volunteer hours by 2031 (baseline 2026)
$275M
investment in underserved communities by 2030 (baseline 2021)
Our 2025 Sustainability Report
Our refreshed sustainability strategy and reporting reflect a more forward-looking approach to long-term value creation for our stakeholders.
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Looking for Past Reports?
With a more than 30-year history of publishing our environmental performance, transparent reporting remains a longstanding focus.
Our Corporate Responsibility In Action
Stay current on the latest updates, initiatives and impact stories from across Baxter.
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