Our Commitment to Our Communities
Valuing the Quality of Life of Those Around Us
Our commitment to community-related Sustainable Development Goals
With our good corporate citizenship activities, we support these SDGs.
SDG 3 aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
In addition to our products, we support SDG 3 through:
- Supporting events and organizations that contribute to the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases, such as Breast Cancer Awareness Week
- Supporting access to medications through the development and distribution of biosimilars, cost-effective alternatives to the originator products, which enable greater access.
SDG 4 aims to ensure inclusive, equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. We contribute to this goal with mandatory global trainings for our employees, like occupational health and safety and environmental management, including the Code of Conduct learning module with a chapter on human rights.
SDG 8 aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, as well as full, productive employment and decent work for all. We support innovation and research with our decentralized organizational structure in different markets. Our investments promote local innovation and education in countries of varying economic backgrounds. These efforts help contribute to consistent, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth and employment. We also believe it is critical to protect labor rights and promote safe, secure working environments for all workers by assessing occupational health and safety (OHS), environment, ethics, and more. We also expect our business partners and suppliers to commit to our ethical principles.
SDG 10 aims to reduce inequality within and among countries. We want to empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all. Our code of conduct ensures that human rights, as well as equal treatment and opportunities for all are respected in our own operations, as well as throughout the entire supply chain.
Access to healthcare for the community
We are committed to improving quality of life for all
Healthcare is a fundamental human right and essential to any viable society – yet not all people receive the healthcare they need. This is also true for many of the communities where we work. As a global healthcare company, we are responsible for making healthcare and medicine as accessible as possible. That is why our products and services are all developed around our top priority: the quality of life of patients worldwide.
Our health focus is reflected in several ongoing projects, from donations and financial support to awareness campaigns, patient programs, and more. Disaster relief plays an increasingly critical role in our societal engagement. It is the spirit of our promise, Committed to Life, that unites our more than 41,000 colleagues all over the world.
Building better lives with Americares, USA
In the US, Fresenius Kabi has worked with Americares for more than 10 years. Through financial support and in-kind (product) donations for missions both in the US and internationally, we support this non-profit organization as they help people impacted by poverty and disaster build better lives through better health.
Combatting malnutrition in Latin America
In 2014, we established our initiative “United for Clinical Nutrition” to raise awareness for medical nutrition therapy and reduce the prevalence of malnutrition in hospitals around the world. Part of this initiative includes making research grants available to institutions.
Partner in disaster relief
We have a crisis team that convenes immediately after an event that could lead to an emergency, supervised by members of the executive board. The crisis team coordinates activities and monitors the initiated response measures.
Health education
Better health through better knowledge
Health through education is crucial for promoting and maintaining the well-being of individuals, communities, societies, and the world as a whole. As such, health education is a key pillar of our mission. Our promise, Committed to Life, enables us to make an impact far beyond pharmaceuticals and devices.
We want to improve health education by providing information to healthcare professionals, nurses, patients, and their families. We also support and participate in pharmacy, university, and sports events; promote science and innovation; and volunteer in children’s projects.
Patient support program through KabiCare®
We offer KabiCare®, a comprehensive patient support program for patients and healthcare professionals alike. This program supports people being treated with one of our biosimilar products. KabiCare® includes information about autoimmune diseases and biosimilar medicines, customized to each patient. Additional training material, coaching tools, nutrition information, and practical tips give healthcare professionals the tools they need to support their patients living with chronic inflammation.
Neighborhood support
We strive to be the best neighbor we can be
We all belong to one global community, but we believe that community support starts in your own neighborhood. That is why we support our local neighborhoods by being valuable contributors wherever we work and live. We engage directly in the most pressing issues in these areas.
We play an active role in supporting non-profit organizations through financial and product donations. We assist in charitable activities to raise awareness for good causes such as tree planting, clean-ups, and charity work. All because we truly value giving back to our community.
