Corporate Responsibility
Our commitment to
people and planet
As an industry leader, we believe corporate responsibility is a strategic priority, and we invest time and resources in the areas that are most important to our employees, customers and the communities where we live and work.
people and planet
As an industry leader, we believe corporate responsibility is a strategic priority, and we invest time and resources in the areas that are most important to our employees, customers and the communities where we live and work.
Investing in people
Promoting health, safety, talent and inclusion
Product lifecycle innovation
Carefully considering our use of materials across a product’s lifecycle
Resource efficiency
Reducing water, waste and emissions
Responsible supply chains
Managing and sourcing with high standards
Ethics and accountability
Ensuring transparency, honesty and fairness are always paramount
Key initiatives in 2018
491
life-changing surgeries funded by employee and company donations with Operation Smile*
$575M
spent with small businesses supporting manufacturing or delivery of our products
13.2M
pounds of waste diverted from landfills as part of our sustainability solutions
$200M
spent with minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses
$339.5M
saved in supply costs
Improving
caregiver safety through the Neptune 3 Waste Management System**
* Visit smile.stryker.com to learn more.
** A closed mobile technology that manages hazardous fluids and the smoke evacuation of harmful particles, eliminating the need to dump or solidify waste from a standard canister.
"We believe the health of the world is as important as the people who live in it. We are committed to making responsible decisions that help people and preserve the planet for future generations."
— Kevin Lobo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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