94 2021 ESG Report Transparency Appendices Responsible supply chain Product impact Climate change Introduction Healthy workforce and communities Sustainable Development Goal How we contribute to the achievement of the SDG Degree of control Value chain Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Our 2030+ commitments regarding climate change, product impact and responsible supply chain are aimed at reducing the impact of our operations, value chain and products on the environment, thereby reducing potential to undermine achievement of this goal. Our 2030+ commitment to transparency supports achievement goal 12.6. Very direct Raw materials, Suppliers, Inbound logistics, Operations, Distribution, Product use, End of life Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts In September 2021, we strengthened our commitment to reducing emissions by joining the UN Race to Zero, via the Business Ambition for 1.5°C and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Our goal to set and achieve science-based targets, and our 2030+ goal to use our capabilities to contribute to solutions that address unmet climate-related health needs, contribute to achievement of this SDG. Details of our approach to climate change management can be found here . Very direct Raw materials, Suppliers, Inbound logistics, Operations, Distribution, Product use, End of life Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Our 2030+ commitments regarding climate change, product impact and responsible supply chain are aimed at reducing the impact of our operations, value chain and products on the environment, thereby reducing potential to undermine achievement of this goal. Less direct Raw materials, Suppliers, Inbound logistics, Operations, Distribution, End of life Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss Our 2030+ commitments regarding climate change, product impact and responsible supply chain are aimed at reducing the impact of our operations, value chain and products on the environment, thereby reducing potential to undermine achievement of this goal. Less direct Raw materials, Suppliers, Inbound logistics, Operations, Distribution, End of life Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels In accordance with our Code of Conduct, we are fair and honest when we do business and follow all the laws that govern how companies compete and behave with each other. Details of how we support achievement of this goal through ethical business practices can be found in the Transparency section of this report. Very direct Raw materials, Suppliers, Inbound logistics, Operations, Distribution Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development We support achievement of this SDG by partnering with agencies and NGOs around the world to build capacity and strengthen health systems . Moderately direct Operations, Product use
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