Our pathway to net zero
Reducing the carbon footprint of metered dose inhalers
Propellants in current metered dose inhalers (MDIs) contribute to global warming. As part of our ambitious sustainability commitments, we’re taking action to address the environmental impact of our MDIs.
Inhalers and the environment
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Our strategy
We are a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030. Our bold ambitions for patients are reflected in commitments to growth and a step-change in performance. We are a company where outstanding people can thrive.
Our R&D focus is on four therapeutic areas: infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology and oncology
Infectious diseases
1 in 3
of us will be affected by shingles in our lifetime
Respiratory/Immunology
25yrs
of leading research to help people with inflammatory conditions
Oncology
~10m
people died from cancer in 2020, making it a leading cause of death worldwide
Behind the science
Discover how we're getting ahead
Modern technologies are doubling the odds of scientists making life-changing medical discoveries
Back to school immunity: vaccination catch-ups are needed to stop the escalation of preventable diseases in children
'Prevention is the best medicine to stop disease before it starts'
‘AI has already transformed medical innovation. Let’s not let fears of technology stop us from realising its incredible potential.’
‘Teenagers may feel invincible – but we’re at high risk’: what you need to know about meningitis as cases see post-Covid pandemic rebound in some countries
‘You can’t be what you can’t see’: Why diversity in STEM is key to greater medical innovation
Outstanding people

INNOVATING TOGETHER 2022
Meet Euan: using technology in drug discovery

INNOVATING TOGETHER 2022
Meet Mugdha: working together to help more patients

INNOVATING TOGETHER 2022
Meet Pal: combining the power of genetics and genomics

WORKING TOGETHER
Meet P.J.: how a life-changing diagnosis changed his career

WORKING TOGETHER
Meet Jess: advocating for patients

WORKING TOGETHER
Meet Fiona: improving health and wellbeing through nature