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OUR PURPOSE
Making healthcare more sustainable for people and the planet
Few sectors are as intrinsically tied to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues as healthcare. Health equity, access and affordability are basic human rights that are still unmet in many parts of the world. While other sectors may not see the immediacy of these challenges, hospitals and health systems see the impacts on their patients and communities every day. These issues shape the future of healthcare—and it’s our responsibility to ensure we sustain a resilient, forward-thinking company. ESG provides a framework to identify the needs most pertinent to us, and a blueprint for the future.
Climate resilience and environmental action
We’re committed to building an environmentally sustainable business by investing
in new and established green technologies and creating practical solutions to
conserve natural resources and reduce waste. Reducing our carbon footprint—and
helping our customers do the same—is top of mind.
Key topics:
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Air emissions
- Waste management
- Water and wastewater
- Climate-related risk
Responsible products
Providing high-quality healthcare products that are safe for both patients and the
environment is a key priority. We strive to be transparent in our product labeling
and engage in responsible marketing practices.
Key topics:
- Sustainable products, programs and packaging
- Product safety
- Product labeling and marketing
People and communities
We want our employees, communities, suppliers and patients to achieve their full potential. We help by maintaining the highest standards of safety and health in the workplace, creating opportunities for connection and development for our employees, promoting diversity, equity and inclusion across our organization, and addressing health equity in communities here and around the world.
Key topics:
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Supplier diversity
- Community engagement
- Employee engagement
- Employee health and safety
Robust governance
We do what is right, not only what is required, and hold our business, employees and suppliers to high ethical standards.
Key topics:
- Ethical sourcing
- Business ethics
- Data privacy and security
Current report
Read about our latest ESG efforts
Our annual Medline ESG report details our global impact and the progress we're making to reduce our environmental footprint, foster an inclusive work environment, support our communities and more.
Read our 2023 reportKEY HIGHLIGHTS
Our impact in 2024
1,344 solar panels; generating 58% of our power and another 27% exported back to the grid
48 tonnes plastic removed from landfill; 196 tonnes cardboard recycled
Over $11,600 raised for our supported charities; 375 Medline-sponsored volunteer hours; 461kg food donations
$16,000 procurement from Social Enterprises
4,936 trees planted since 2019, helping sequester 2,032 tonnes of CO2 emissions
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