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Ethics, Risk and Compliance
We recognize society’s expectations of our industry and of Novartis, and that we must go beyond just doing what is legal in order to meet legitimate expectations of society.
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Access
We believe access to medicines is where we can have the greatest impact. For all our new medicines, we systematically integrate access strategies to reach underserved patients no matter where they live.
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Environmental Sustainability
We understand the link between the health of our planet and the health of our patients. Our ambition is to be a catalyst for positive change and a leader in environmental sustainability.
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Global Health
We apply our expertise and full organizational capability to address major, unresolved global health challenges.
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Ethical behavior
Our goal is to maintain consistent standards of business practices across Novartis, ultimately enabling us to provide the best possible care for patients globally.
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Corporate Responsibility
Our commitment: improving health through responsible business.