Continuously evolving our leadership role
Cardinal Health Global EHS Programs reflects our respect for the environment, and demonstrates our commitment to the health and safety of our employees, contractors and the community.
Environmental Sustainability Guiding Principles
We believe that work-related illnesses, 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.
With a strong environmental compliance record and award-winning facilities, we have key principles that guide our sustainability efforts:
Pollution prevention
Energy optimization
Design for environment
Employee and Public Outreach
Environmental, Health and Safety policy
Environment Health and Safety Management System Summary
* Corporate Citizenship Report contains Environmental Sustainability report information.
Environmental Sustainability Engagement
Carbon Disclosure Project
We have disclosed our environmental information and impacts with the Carbon Disclosure Project annually since 2009, to help provide decision makers the data needed to change market behavior. View our 2017 CDP response »
Cardinal Health engaged Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. in an independent verification of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reported for January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Emission data was verified at a Limited Level of Assurance: Scope 1, Scope 2 (Location Based), and Scope 3 (Air Travel departing from North America only). View our FY17 verification statement »
Business Roundtable (BRT)
BRT is an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies working to promote sound public policy and a thriving U.S. economy. A new BRT report, “Create, Grow, Sustain: Delivering Shared Success,” features narratives from 155 CEOs on how their companies have developed and promoted sustainable practices, including Cardinal Health. View our report here »
SmartWay Transport Partner
We have been a partner of the SmartWay® Program since 2010. This is a public-private initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution created by freight transportation in supply chains. Through its partnership, the EPA helps SmartWay® Partners move more goods, more miles with lower emissions and less energy. Learn more »
Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council member
The HPRC is a private technical coalition of peers across the healthcare, recycling and waste management industries seeking to inspire and enable sustainable, cost-effective recycling solutions for plastic products and materials used in the delivery of healthcare. Learn more »
Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability Recognition Program
The Cardinal Health Global Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability award program annually recognizes outstanding site efforts in multiple categories. This program continues to showcase organizations that have demonstrated superior EHS leadership, effective integration of EHS into the organizational culture, leadership in environmental sustainability guiding principles, the development of transferrable innovative solutions, and ongoing EHS performance excellence.
Multiple sites are recognized by the selection committee in the following award categories:
- EHS Excellence
- Environmental Sustainability
- Health & Safety Innovation
- EHS Performance