Letter from the CEO – Our Sustainability Commitment – Forward, Sustainably
Since our founding more than two decades ago, we have worked to discover, develop, and commercialize life-changing medicines to add years of life and quality of life for people around the world. Our focus on, and commitment to, patients will always remain at the center of everything we do.
We believe that the quality of life for people living with serious diseases is supported by the health of our planet and the wellbeing of our employees. That is why today, we are extending our commitment to patients by evolving the way we pursue breakthroughs in science and the development of innovative medicines by adopting new strategies and performance metrics to improve the health of our environment, the wellbeing and engagement of our employees, and the ethical and transparent management of our operations.
As a company, we firmly believe that we have to embrace new ways to move “Forward, Sustainably”. In 2022, we decided to build on our key pillars and achievements and further evolve our sustainability approach to better respond to current opportunities and expectations.
Pillars of Sustainability
Supported by the members of the Executive Committee, we established a Sustainability Steering Committee, comprised of representatives from all departments throughout our organization, and we completed a new materiality analysis. The materiality analysis informs our efforts and allows us to focus our Sustainability ambitions on those areas where we can have the greatest influence and make positive impact: Our Patients, Our People, Planet, and Trust & Transparency.
Our new approach to Sustainability is encapsulated in the principle “Forward, Sustainably”, designed to accelerate progress in our mission to bring more years of life and more quality of life to people around the world. It’s about being ethical and innovative in everything we do, from research and development, to workplace, culture, and leadership. We know that acting as a responsible and sustainable business is key to our success as we continue to focus on the needs of patients who trust and depend on us.
I am proud of all our employees who work hard to embrace the principles behind our Sustainability pillars on a daily basis, and act as ambassadors for our company and values.
Respectfully,
Dr. Paul Stoffels
CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors