Our Values
Our Values and Caring
A Strong Foundation
Our Credo and our Aspiration express shared values that continue to guide us every day. Together, they form the foundation of our Strategic Framework.
The priorities and direction these documents offer help set our culture apart. More importantly, they help us each play a vital role in caring for the world, together.
As employees, we’re compelled to ensure a positive impact on people, planet, and business. That means going beyond service to customers by serving the health and well-being of people everywhere… being responsible stewards of the resources we’re privileged to share… and ensuring business viability and vitality wherever we work.
Outside of work, employees are supported as they volunteer their time and resources to activities that support their local or global communities.
Giving
Our Corporate Contributions Report provides the latest information on how the programs we support and the assistance we provide help:
- Save and improve the lives of women and children
- Prevent disease in vulnerable populations
- Strengthen the health care workforce
Sustainability
Our citizenship and support for sustainable business practices are an extension of our caring. We are committed to:
- Helping to solve the world’s major healthcare challenges
- Protecting the environment and conserving resources
- Conducting business in ways that contribute positively to society
Our 2014 Citizenship & Sustainability Report provides more information on our “Healthy Future 2015” vision and related sustainability activities.
What it's like to work here

“The work I do makes an impact.”
- Consumer
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices
- Cross-Segment Businesses
- Military/Other