In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs), which are aimed at all countries and organizations across the globe. We too are doing our bit to achieve these targets.
Our efforts
Under our Corporate Responsibility (CR) strategy, we’re already working to solve key challenges through efforts in the spheres of health, environment, and culture & education. We especially support Good Health & Well-Being (SDG 3), Quality Education (SDG 4) and Affordable & Clean Energy (SDG 7). To achieve these goals, we build strategic partnerships (SDG 17) that allow us to work hand in hand with other companies, non-governmental organizations and governments.
SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being
“Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.”
Across the globe, two billion people have no access to medicines. According to estimates, approximately 400 million people lack access to effective and affordable medical care, a situation we intend to rectify through our Access to Health strategy. Recognizing that we can’t solve these challenges alone, we have joined forces with strong partners to work towards a solution.
Examples of our activities:
- Eliminating schistosomiasis
- Efficient supply chains for better access to health
- Battle against neglected tropical diseases
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
SDG 4: Quality education
“Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”
The sciences in particular play a key role in the development of pioneering solutions. A well-educated and well-trained workforce is also essential to our future as a science and technology company, which is why we are working to spark students' passion for science. To this end, we conduct a number of education projects across our sites worldwide, going to great lengths to provide underprivileged students with access to education.
Examples of our activities:
- School sponsorship project in India
- Supporting education at our Darmstadt site and our facilities worldwide
- School funding and scholarships across our supply chain
- SDG 17: Partner in the GIZ capacity building program "Afrika kommt!"
SDG 5: Gender equality
“Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.”
- Promoting diversity and equal opportunity
- Promoting women's health and economic participation in developing countries
SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
“Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.”
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
“Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.”
Our materials create ultra-efficient solar cells that can be used in innovative applications. Moreover, our products help customers save energy. For instance, state-of-the-art liquid crystals and OLED technology from our Performance Materials business sector make displays more energy-efficient. You can find more information under Sustainable product design.
Examples of our activities:
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
“Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.”
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
“Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.”
SDG 13: Climate action
“Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.”
SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
“Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.”
- Partnerships for quality healthcare
- Partnerships for discovering new compounds
- Active participation in the Alliance for Integrity
- Partner in the GIZ capacity building program "Afrika kommt!"