Specific topics in chemicals and life science businesses

Chemie
Merck’s understanding of product responsibility extends throughout the whole lifecycle of its products: from research and development to disposal. Safety takes priority here. We not only sell innovative chemicals to our customers, but we also assist them with internal logistics and support them in the return and recycling of waste.
 
squareSustainable product developmentThrough various initiatives, we lay the foundation for a sustainable product already at the product development stage. 
squareInnovative productsIn developing products, Merck takes up the many different environmental and social challenges of a globalized world. 
squarePackagingIn developing packaging, we therefore proceed with the same caution as in developing our products. 
squareStorage safetyIn order to safety store goods, global safety concepts apply to our warehouses worldwide. 
squareTransport safetyTransport safety is our top priority when delivering our products to customers and subsidiaries worldwide. 
squareReturn & recyclingWe view return concepts and eco-friendly disposal and recycling of chemicals and packaging as part of our corporate responsibility.