Environmental Sustainability
Cardinal Health Global Environmental Health and Safety Programs reflect our respect for the environment and demonstrate our commitment to the health and safety of our employees, contractors and the community. In the broadest sense, our community is planet Earth. We all must do our part to sustain our planet and ensure its health for generations to come.
Continuously evolving our leadership role
We believe that work-related illness, injuries and environmental incidents are preventable. It is our vision to have all employees working safely and in an environmentally responsible manner 100 percent of the time.
By the end of 2021, we plan to set a public greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for our pharmaceutical distribution business.
Sustainable Technologies, Cardinal Health’s device reprocessing business, focuses on delivering value and flexibility to our customers while working to secure a healthier future for patients and the planet.
Guiding principles
Pollution prevention
Minimize waste generated in our operations and maintain high rates of reuse and recycling.
Energy optimization
Optimize energy selection and use to reduce impacts to the environment, minimize greenhouse gas emissions and give preference to renewable energy sources when financially responsible.
Design for environment
Design products and services to reduce consumption of natural resources and energy requirements, to reduce waste and emissions, and to maximize overall product functionality.
Employee and public outreach
Promote environmental awareness and engagement among employees, the public, and our customers that lead to sustainable development.
