"Sustainability, by definition, is good for business, society and the environment. To be integrated into the way we do business, it must be driven from the top. That is why I take a personal interest in sustainability issues like finding a sustainable way to provide medicines to people with the most need and protecting the environment and the health and safety of our employees. This report is a companion to the CSR report and describes our programmes in environmental sustainability and our progress in 2002 toward our 2005 targets. Sustainability is a long term aspiration but we are making steady progress toward that goal. We will continue to build on what we have done and try to find innovative ways to progress the sustainability agenda."

Dr. JP Garnier