Better health for the environment = Better health for you
A better future needs a strong foundation… and health is the cornerstone – healthy people, a healthy environment and a healthy dose of innovation that drives transformation and helps bridge the gaps.
At Abbott, innovation and social responsibility work together for environmental and societal wellbeing, so that more people can live healthier, fuller lives! With initiatives in India for continuing medical education programs, hygiene, tech-powered drives, community building and strategic philanthropic and healthcare partnerships, operating responsibly and sustainably is at our core. Whether it is sanitation or healthcare outreach programs with organizations like SEWA, partnerships with dairy farmers in India to support the manufacture of higher quality milk locally or efforts to better diagnose and prevent widespread diseases like malaria, at Abbott, our programs are designed for accessibility and shared impact.
While we strive to help people safeguard their health and live full and fulfilling lives supported by the creation and delivery of sustainable and accessible technology, efforts towards safeguarding the environment is also an important aspect of our business. Technological innovations in healthcare too serve to help create lighter carbon footprints in healthcare, along with making managing health more accessible, simple and seamless for all. From remote monitoring solutions that deliver healthcare seamlessly to sustainable manufacturing capabilities for materials used in sensor-based technology, collective efforts are helping create a better future for individual and community health.
Building the base for sustenance
Gearing up for the future requires evolving work and work-forces. Diversity in healthcare, including more inclusive workplaces, supporting more women in STEM fields and encouraging young talent, are just some of the measures to help create future forward services and solutions – with more voices, more choices and fresh perspectives on what it means to be sustainable!
A sustainable way of life is one where we work towards meeting current needs, with a mindfulness to not compromise quality of life for the generations ahead. While we may have miles to go, every step forward has the power to transform and help create a better balance between the environmental, social and economic needs of humanity. As environmentally conscious citizens and organizations, we are all seeking better ways to reduce carbon footprint and to create healthcare systems that are healthier in every way!
“Our environmental strategy informs how we operate our day-to-day business in a manner that safeguards the environment and helps improve the efficiency and sustainability of our business." – Agnes Ortega, Divisional Vice President of Compliance and Operation Services, Abbott.
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