Our success and our future are founded on innovative products that benefit people and help to improve quality of life. Responsibility for these products will always be at the core of our corporate responsibility.
Management approachResponsibility for our products and sustainability play a major role in many areas of our operations – from product development to disposal.
Product safetyProduct safety is a top priority. No risk should arise from our products if used properly.
Product carbon footprintProduct greenhouse gas emissions are becoming an increasingly important topic.
NanotechnologyWe follow the precautionary principle in this highly innovative field of research, which offers many opportunities.
BioethicsIn our biotechnological activities, we strictly comply with legal requirements and set ourselves clear ethical limits.
Animal protectionMerck is committed to following animal protection principles and to researching alternatives to animal testing.
Supplier managementWe expect our suppliers to comply with social and environmental standards.
PharmaceuticalsHere you can find information on specific topics in the pharmaceuticals businesses.
Chemicals & Life ScienceHere you can find information on specific topics in the chemicals & life science businesses.
Indicators & goals"We at Merck do what we say…and then measure ourselves on this basis." We document our performance and our goals for the future.
