A major element of our corporate responsibility approach is our public policy advocacy work and our outreach to stakeholders. In this section, we describe how we inform and advocate for public policies that foster research into innovative medicines and improve access to medicines, vaccines and healthcare. Merck believes it is our responsibility to work with policymakers and other stakeholders to explain our views ethically and transparently, providing analyses of the issues that affect our business and patient care, and sharing information that can help clarify complex topics. While our positions support the sustainability of our business, we believe they also are beneficial to society.
Public Policy & Advocacy A major element of our corporate responsibility approach and practices is our public policy advocacy work and our outreach to stakeholders.
We also describe in this section our approach to engaging with our other stakeholders. We believe this is fundamental to our understanding of—and response to—society's expectations of our company. Throughout our operations, from discovery and development to distribution, our engagement with stakeholders guides our business strategy and decisions. We believe it also enhances understanding of—and trust in—our business.
We recognize that our outreach activities can help address and highlight important issues, leveraging the expertise of all stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions to societal challenges, such as disease, lack of education, environmental challenges and corruption. Merck has pioneered far-reaching programs and partnerships, the results of which demonstrate that working together can achieve more than individual stakeholders working alone—and can make a sustainable difference.
For more information, visit Engaging in Public Policy Responsibly and Engaging with Our Stakeholders.
