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Helping people live longer, happier, healthier lives

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Sustainability encompasses all of the ways in which we impact the world—by advancing human health and well-being, safeguarding the planet, keeping our business strong and conducting business responsibly. At Janssen, we are committed to helping people lead healthier and happier lives. For us the patient always comes first, and sustainability is how we manage our personal, business and societal impacts, now and for the long-term.

We strive to fulfill this core commitment through our pillars of sustainability—social, environmental and economic.

Social Sustainability—How We Care for People

  • Ensuring sustainable and affordable access to medicines
  • Producing safe products and ingredients
  • Advancing research and development for developed and developing countries
  • Creating a safe, healthy and equitable work environment
  • Improving health outcomes
  • Respecting human rights and labor practices
  • Patient education and disease awareness

Environmental Sustainability—How We Protect the Planet

  • Utilizing clean and renewable energy sources
  • Designing and developing greener products
  • Decreasing water consumption and waste generation
  • Responsibly managing our manufacturing and packaging footprint
  • Reducing our carbon footprint
  • Minimizing the impact of our products on the environment

Economic Sustainability—How We Manage Our Business

  • Investing in the communities in which we live and work
  • Developing innovative products and demonstrating their value
  • Partnering with responsible suppliers and advancing programs that improve health and well-being
  • Building health care capacity through partnerships, training and clinical trials
  • Cultivating a culture of transparency and integrity
  • Conducting business responsibly