Sustainability

Building a sustainable future

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Sustainability is a fundamental part of how we conduct responsible business across every aspect of our organization. 

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Our sustainability strategy

At Danaher, we’re helping generations of our stakeholders by innovating products that improve lives and our planet, building the best team, and protecting our environment. 

 

 

A young boy leaping into his fathers arms from a log while messing around in a playground at the park together.
We know that when we bring together the passion and dedication of our teams, the scope and scale of our innovations, and our deeply ingrained commitment to continuous improvement, the potential for long-term positive impact is incredible.
Rainer M. Blair
President and CEO

Our sustainability pillars

Innovation

We are uniquely positioned to accelerate the power of science and technology to improve human health. Our leading-edge products help customers solve critical, complex health care challenges and enhance quality of life around the world.

 

See how we put innovation first
Team sustainability

Team

We strategically build the best team, fostering an environment where associates have a strong sense of belonging, feel safe and supported while they work, and benefit from different perspectives. By encouraging all voices to be heard, we can make room for bigger ideas and better solutions for our customers’ challenges.

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Environment

Every day around the world, at all levels of our organization, our teams are leveraging the full breadth of the Danaher Business System to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and products. While many companies share a similar commitment, what sets Danaher apart is our ability to deploy DBS to turn our commitment into action.

Read about our latest progress

Foundational elements

Our work is rooted in a strong culture of integrity and sound governance. We have developed trust with our stakeholders over several decades and are committed to sustainable business practices that put ethics, integrity, and compliance at the forefront. 

 

 

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Creating a measurable impact

We combine passionate teams, our commitment to continuous improvement, and the bold pursuit of innovative solutions to positively impact lives today and build a foundation for a better tomorrow.

>90%
of ‘24 global production volume of approved mAbs was supported by Danaher Biotechnology businesses.
55%
of FDA-approved cell & gene therapy manufacturers rely on our Genomic businesses for R&D support.
>1MM
diagnostic tests per hour are performed on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics instruments around the world.
200MM
Close to 200MM tuberculosis test cartridges delivered by Cepheid since 2011.

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See our actions in more detail

Every year, we review the work we’ve done to advance sustainability across Danaher. Read the latest report to learn about the progress we’ve made and the work we’re prioritizing or review additional resources by clicking below.