Home Link (JNJ Logo) Change Country Johnson & Johnson Announces Plans to Separate Consumer Health Business Learn More Living Our Values alt Our Commitment to Transparency and Accountability A t Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. And for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Since our company’s inception, we have been committed to using our reach and size for good. We strive to improve access and affordability, create healthier communities, and put a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of everyone, everywhere. As we advance our vision of a healthier world for all, we are guided by the values outlined in Our Credo. From its creation more than 75 years ago, Our Credo has declared how we will work and the stakeholders we will serve, setting a clear example of transparency and accountability. Today, we continue to live our values by setting ambitious goals with clear measures of success for all the ways in which we are changing the trajectory of health—through diversity, sustainability and community impact and by communicating openly and consistently about our work across our Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices and Consumer Health business sectors. This approach enables stakeholders to make informed decisions about their interactions with Our Company. It also allows us to measure and track how we are delivering on our commitments through disclosures that give clarity into our practices and progress. We operate with Transparency and Accountability because it is the right thing to do and because these values are critical to advancing our goal of changing the trajectory of health for humanity. Further uniting all of us at Johnson & Johnson, Our Health for Humanity 2025 Goals focus our citizenship and sustainability efforts where we believe Our Company can achieve the greatest societal impact. How We Live Our Credo Values With a workforce of more than 130,000 brilliant minds, we live Our Credo values every day by expanding access to healthcare; advancing public health; championing diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting environmental health. alt Access We are relentless in our focus to improve access to our innovative medicines, vaccines, devices and diagnostics in all countries—especially for underserved populations in resource-limited settings within the United States and all around the world. By continuously challenging ourselves to apply our expertise and partnering power to expand global equitable access, we enable our medicines and technologies to be more readily accessible for patients and health systems. Our actions are industry leading and have helped transform access for HIV, Tuberculosis, Ebola, Neglected Tropical Diseases and more. Learn More alt Advancing Public Health We have a longstanding commitment to tackling the toughest health challenges facing underserved populations in the United States and all around the world. Working from the lab to the last mile and enabled by our dedicated Global Public Health organization, we put the world’s most underserved at the heart of everything we do—measuring our success in the number of lives improved. Learn More alt Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) We understand that today’s health challenges, big and small, can only be addressed by a diverse workforce that represents the needs of all patients and consumers. By leveraging our DEI strategy, policies, programs and culture of belonging, we strive to provide our workforce with the support and opportunities they need to help create a healthier, more equitable world for us all through transformative and inclusive healthcare solutions. Learn More alt Environmental Health We know that human health is fundamentally linked to the health of the planet—healthy people need a healthy planet. And we are uniquely positioned to make a difference on a global scale by using our resources, expertise and convening power to deliver impact at the intersection of human and environmental health. Learn More LATEST NEWS Johnson & Johnson Earns a Spot on Fortune’s 2021 Change the World List The company is honored to be recognized for its part in helping battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More Sharing Our Progress and Our Policies Health for Humanity Report Johnson & Johnson’s 2020 Health for Humanity Report details our progress in sustainability. It is also our primary source of annual disclosure on environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and should be reviewed in conjunction with disclosures on the ESG Policies & Positions page. alt Health for Humanity Report Learn More Janssen U.S. Transparency Report Through our annual Janssen U.S. Transparency Report, we provide policymakers and patients with useful information about what drives the cost of healthcare, including the cost of prescription medicines. We also want to shed light on the aspects of our health system that stand in the way of patients getting needed care and, ultimately, advance the dialogue about how to deliver greater access to medicines at a more manageable cost. alt Janssen U.S. Transparency Report Learn More Responsibility Standards for Suppliers Our Responsibility Standards for Suppliers reflect our internal values and the expectations of external stakeholders, such as customers, regulators, investors and the public. We find business relationships are more productive and effective when they are built on trust, mutual respect and common values—and we seek relationships with suppliers who share our vision. We believe that when these guiding principles are followed, both businesses and communities realize economic, social and environmental benefits. alt Responsibility Standards for Suppliers Learn More Codes of Business Conduct At Johnson & Johnson, we believe acting ethically and responsibly is not only the right thing to do but also the right thing to do for our business. Our Johnson & Johnson Code of Business Conduct ensures that we hold ourselves and how we do business to a high standard, allowing us to fulfill our obligations to the many stakeholders we serve. Effective March 30, 2020, Johnson & Johnson amended its Code of Business Conduct to provide enhanced guidance on addressing the evolving business environment. alt Codes of Business Conduct Learn More You Belong: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Impact Review The second annual You Belong: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Impact Review reflects on our diversity, equity and inclusion journey. At Johnson & Johnson, diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences have helped spark transformative healthcare solutions for more than 130 years. We continue to challenge ourselves on what it means to prioritize diversity and inclusion in every business decision we make. We leverage our DEI strategy, policies, programs and culture of belonging to provide our workforce the support and opportunities they need to help create a healthier, more equitable world. alt You Belong: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Impact Review Learn More Position on Quality & Compliance Johnson & Johnson plays a major role in advancing human health and improving patient outcomes. Quality is a fundamental value. We believe our patients and consumers deserve consistent, reliable and high quality every time they use a product from the Johnson & Johnson family of companies. Specifically, in the healthcare industry, many of our products play a very significant role in improving people’s lives—products that patients and consumers rely on every day. Focusing on quality and compliance throughout our product lifecycle is key to ensuring continuity of supply for those who need our products to achieve or maintain good health and wellbeing. On a day-to-day basis, attention to quality is just good business, creating cost and resource efficiencies, which in turn help us become a more sustainable company over the long term. alt Position on Quality & Compliance Learn More Position on Sustainability Governance Johnson & Johnson plays a leading role in advancing sustainable business. Sustainability both protects our business from risks—such as climate change risk, reputational risk and more—and furnishes us with opportunities to engage more deeply with those impacted by our business and, therefore, understand how we may better meet their expectations and needs. In this way, we are better equipped to allocate resources to deliver the health solutions the world needs most. Given our large size and geographical breadth, it is imperative that we take a proactive leadership approach to sustainability and maintain a supportive governance structure to keep us on track. alt Position on Sustainability Governance Learn More Climate Policy Our Credo provides Johnson & Johnson with a clear, compelling, and enduring reminder of our responsibility to the environment. It states we must be good citizens in the global community, and we must protect the environment and natural resources we are privileged to use. We believe that the health of people is inextricably linked to the health of the planet. We have been setting public environmental performance goals for nearly 30 years. As the world’s largest, most broadly based healthcare company, we remain committed to improving the environmental health of the places where we live, work and sell our products today—and for generations to come. alt Climate Policy Learn More Our Approach to Climate Action Johnson & Johnson understands that climate health can affect human health. In fact, we’re seeing climate change impact health in new ways by changing infectious disease patterns and increasing the risk of drought and food insecurity. We have taken sustained, long-term action to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and we are encouraging our suppliers to do the same. We also support responsible climate and energy policy around the world. Our Approach to Climate Action Learn More Office of the Chief Medical Officer Initiatives & Scientific Policies Every day, we work to put people first—from proactive and transparent medical safety surveillance, to groundbreaking real-world evidence applications, pediatric clinical research advancements, early access innovation and more. Our Chief Medical Officers drive medical safety excellence and innovation across our Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices and Consumer Health sectors. Johnson & Johnson is committed to ethical decision-making and transparency to guide every decision we make. alt Office of the Chief Medical Officer Initiatives & Scientific Policies Learn More For More Policy-Related Information: ESG Policies & Positions At Johnson & Johnson, we blend heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity. This aspiration includes impacting patients, consumers and all others who use our products, as well as the health of our employees, our communities and the planet. In our policies and positions, we address a broad range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues that are important to Johnson & Johnson and our stakeholders. alt For More Policy-Related Information: ESG Policies & Positions Learn More Investors Information Find the latest webcasts, presentations, news and upcoming events. Learn More Honoring Our Commitment Addressing the complexity of today’s global health environment demands unprecedented levels of innovation and agility, which is why we at Johnson & Johnson are committed to building on the incredible momentum of the past year to help healthy families flourish in healthier societies on a healthier planet. — Alex Gorsky, Chairman, Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer 2020 Health for Humanity Report Previous Next Latest News From Johnson & Johnson INNOVATION November 18, 2021 How Johnson & Johnson is Using Technology To Revolutionize the Way We Live and Work alt How Johnson & Johnson is Using Technology To Revolutionize the Way We Live and Work LATEST NEWS November 11, 2021 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Named One of Time's Best Inventions of 2021 alt Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Named One of 's Best Inventions of 2021 PERSONAL STORIES November 03, 2021 "I Want to Live a Life That's Not Defined By My Schizophrenia" "I Want to Live a Life That's Not Defined By My Schizophrenia" LATEST NEWS October 19, 2021 What You Need to Know About Johnson & Johnson's 2021 Third-Quarter Earnings alt What You Need to Know About Johnson & Johnson's 2021 Third-Quarter Earnings LATEST NEWS October 15, 2021 Johnson & Johnson Earns a Spot on Fortune’s 2021 Change the World List Johnson & Johnson Earns a Spot on ’s 2021 Change the World List LATEST NEWS October 08, 2021 Johnson & Johnson Award Winner David Julius, Ph.D., Receives a 2021 Nobel Prize Johnson & Johnson Award Winner David Julius, Ph.D., Receives a 2021 Nobel Prize QUICK LINKS Latest News Careers Privacy Policy About J&J Media Center Cookie Policy Legal Notice Products Investors Employees Procurement Our Societal Impact Contact Us Credo Integrity Line MORE FROM JOHNSON & JOHNSON Janssen Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies Reimagining the Way Healthcare Is Delivered Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health Meeting the Personal Care and Wellness Needs of Consumers Worldwide Our Consumer Safety and Care Commitment Our Consumer Safety and Care Commitment Your Safety Is Our Priority Johnson & Johnson Innovation Johnson & Johnson Innovation Advancing New Healthcare Solutions Through Collaboration Johnson & Johnson Our Story Johnson & Johnson Our Story Learn About the Company's Rich Heritage at Our Digital Museum FOLLOW US Facebook facebook Instagram instagram LinkedIn linkedin Twitter twitter YouTube youtube This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. 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