Baxter views sustainability as a long-term strategic approach including our social, economic and environmental responsibilities among our business priorities. The company’s sustainability efforts support Baxter’s mission to apply innovative science in the development of products and therapies that save and sustain patients’ lives.
Baxter’s commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen began several years ago when it established its first formal environmental program and policy in 1977. Since then, some of the company’s efforts related to sustainability have included establishing The Baxter International Foundation in 1986, publishing its first formal ethics manual in 1989, introducing the company’s first work/life benefit program in 1991 and establishing the Corporate Responsibility Office to oversee the company’s ethical practices in 1993. Since 1988, Baxter has reduced packaging materials, reduced water and waste and taken steps to conserve energy. The company has significantly reduced air toxics, and taken significant steps to reduce Baxter’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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