Roche is a Swiss healthcare company operating in Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics and a leader in oncology, in-vitro diagnostics, and personalised medicine, headquartered in Basel and founded in 1896. Its sustainability strategy addresses access to healthcare, ethical conduct, and environmental targets.

Novartis AG is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company focused on innovative patented medicines across cardiovascular, oncology, immunology, and neuroscience, headquartered in Basel and formed in 1996. Its ESG focus spans access to medicines, global health, ethical standards, and carbon neutrality in operations.

Bayer AG is a German multinational life-sciences company operating in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop science, headquartered in Leverkusen and founded in 1863. Under its ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’ mission, its strategy targets climate neutrality, access to healthcare, food security, and reduced environmental impact.

Johnson & Johnson is a healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, founded in 1886. Following the 2023 spinoff of its consumer-health business (Kenvue), it focuses on innovative medicine and medtech. Its ESG program, Health for Humanity, targets global health equity, a healthy workforce, and environmental health.

Novartis AG is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company focused on innovative patented medicines and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies by revenue, headquartered in Basel and formed in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz. Its sustainability focus includes patient access, global health programs, ethical standards, and carbon neutrality.

Bayer AG is a German multinational life sciences company operating in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and agriculture through its Crop Science division, headquartered in Leverkusen and founded in 1863. Its sustainability agenda, ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’, centres on health access, food security, climate action, and regenerative agriculture.

Danaher is a US-based global science and technology innovator operating across biotechnology, life sciences and diagnostics. Through its family of operating companies it provides instruments, consumables and software that help customers accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of therapies and diagnostics.

Lonza is a Switzerland-based global manufacturing partner to the pharmaceutical, biotech and nutrition industries. As one of the world’s largest contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs), it produces active pharmaceutical ingredients, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and related life-science products.

Sartorius is a Germany-based international partner to the life-science research and biopharmaceutical industry. Through its Bioprocess Solutions and Lab Products & Services divisions, it supplies laboratory instruments, bioreactors, filtration and single-use technologies that help customers develop and manufacture biopharmaceuticals more efficiently and safely.

3M is a global powerhouse renowned for its innovative products across consumer goods, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1902, 3M prioritizes sustainability and societal impact through cutting-edge research and development. From iconic products like Post-it Notes to groundbreaking healthcare solutions, 3M exemplifies excellence and commitment to a better future.

Nordic Pharma is an international pharmaceutical company, focused on developing and commercializing specialized medical products in areas of unmet medical needs. With a strong commitment to research and patient care, the company emphasizes innovation in therapeutics, particularly in oncology, women’s health, and critical care.

Barmer is one of the leading health insurance companies in Germany, known for providing comprehensive healthcare coverage and services to its members. It emphasizes preventive care, digital health solutions, and personalized customer service, playing a significant role in the German healthcare system by promoting health and well-being among its insured population.

Merck, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, is at the forefront of research and development in healthcare. Specializing in innovative treatments and cutting-edge technology, Merck is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing medical science.

Mit dem vorliegenden Nachhaltigkeitsbericht will Bayer einen transparenten und umfassenden Einblick sowohl in seine Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie als auch seine -leistungen ermögli- chen. Dieser Nachhaltigkeitsbericht ergänzt die Nicht- finanzielle Erklärung gemäß dem CSR-Richtlinie-Umset- zungsgesetz (CSR-RUG), die in den zusammengefassten Lagebericht des Geschäftsberichts 2022 integriert ist.

Die direkte Übersetzung von “Corporate Social Responsibility” (kurz CSR) lautet “Soziale Verantwortung des Unternehmens”, wobei sich die inhaltliche Bedeutung nicht allein auf soziale, sondern auf gesellschaftliche Themen bezieht. CSR ist also die gesellschaftliche Verantwortung von Unternehmen für nachhaltiges Handeln.  Die Themenbereiche des CSR lassen sich in drei Aspekte untergliedern: ökonomisches Handeln ökologisches Handeln und soziales Handeln. Unternehmerische Gesellschaftsverantwortung bedeutet also durch nachhaltiges Handeln, einen Beitrag zur globalen Nachhaltigkeit zu leisten. Das nachhaltige Handeln bezieht sich auf alle Bereiche des Kerngeschäfts, nicht auf Engagement, das zusätzlich zur eigentlichen Tätigkeit des Unternehmens erbracht wird.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a US-based global leader in serving science, providing analytical instruments, reagents, consumables, software and services to laboratories worldwide. Its brands support pharmaceutical, biotech, academic, clinical and industrial customers in accelerating research and improving patient health.

The Federal Ministry of Health in Germany is a vital government department responsible for national health policy. It oversees various aspects of public health, including health care, health insurance, pharmaceuticals, and disease prevention. The ministry plays a crucial role in shaping Germany’s healthcare system, ensuring access to quality medical services, and addressing public health challenges.