Our Sustainability impact
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Healthcare is facing challenges all over the world. With ageing populations, the rising burden of chronic disease and the growing impact of the climate crisis on health, health systems are struggling to meet people's needs.1 This strain is exacerbating existing inequities in healthcare and vulnerable populations continue to be the most affected.
As a global, science-led, patient-focused company, we believe science and innovation are key to addressing the major health challenges of our time.
The second edition of our Sustainability Impact Publication spotlights many of the ways AstraZeneca is working to deliver positive impact and improve the health of people, society and the planet.
We are in an exciting era of science and innovation that holds the promise of delivering medical breakthroughs and transforming healthcare for billions of people worldwide.
At AstraZeneca, we recognise we have an important role to play in realising this potential. We want to close healthcare gaps to improve health equity, strengthen the resilience of health systems to meet current and future needs, and support the health of our planet by reducing our environmental footprint and investing in climate and nature action.
Our Impact stories
Across the business, there are many real-world examples of our positive impact and the Values-driven approach we take to Sustainability.
From taking action to reduce our impact on the planet and restoring our natural environment, to closing healthcare gaps and contributing to stronger health systems, discover how we're playing our part to address complex, interconnected challenges, and putting commitments into practice to contribute to a more sustainable future.
Climate and nature
Health equity
Health systems resilience
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References
- Romanello M. et al. The 2024 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: facing record-breaking threats from delayed action. Published online November 9, 2024, Available at: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01822-1/fulltext [Accessed: April 2025].
Veeva ID: Z4-74581
Date of preparation: May 2025