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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

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 feasible.

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.

Environmental, Health and Safety policy

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Environment Health and Safety Management System Summary

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* Corporate Citizenship Report contains Environmental Sustainability report information.

Environmental Sustainability Engagement

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 »

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 »

Environmental Sustainability Programs

Packaging Technology Center

Cardinal Health has a Packaging Technology Center (PTC) that creates optimized packaging designs for our business that meet patient safety requirements while conforming to the principles of regulatory compliance and environmental efficacy. The team of engineers at the PTC evaluate packaging designs to find opportunities for improvement in both recyclability and raw material utilization.

Sustainable Technologies Group

The Cardinal Sustainable Technologies Group is a leading provider of single-use medical device collections, reprocessing, and recycling services. Reprocessing involves the collections, cleaning, functionality testing, and high level disinfection of used devices for reintroduction into use within hospitals.

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

Environment, Health, and Safety Standards

The Cardinal Health Global Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) standards apply to all businesses and operations worldwide. The standards establish company requirements for the recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards.