Our Philosophy
Medline has a broad understanding of corporate social responsibility believing that it spans social, environmental and economic issues.
As a player in the medical device industry, we acknowledge that we are in a position to make a positive contribution to the global sustainable development agenda. With that in mind, in the context of Medline’s European operations corporate social responsibility is synonymous with sustainability.
Our CSR focus areas are:
- Labour and human rights (ethical supply chains)
- Environmental initiatives
- Breast cancer awareness
- Charitable giving
Key influences on Medline’s approach to CSR include the United Nations Global Compact Principles, the United Nations sustainable development goals, ISO 26000:2010 and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
We believe it is important to be aware of, and aligned with, international best practices.
Social Responsability Library
Other CSR Documentation
Visit our Social Responsibility Library for previous Sustainability reports and other CSR related documentation.
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Environmental Initiatives
Our physical environment and our health are intimately intertwined. Preserving a healthy planet for current and future generations is not only the right thing to do, but it is our responsibility as a leader in the healthcare industry.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Medline’s breast cancer awareness campaign aims to improve the well-being of patients and society. We do this by increasing awareness and understanding of the disease and promoting early detection.
Charitable Giving
Medline’s mission to improve the quality of people’s lives is deeply integrated in our corporate culture and even more so in our corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme.
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Ethical Supply Chain
Medline is committed to sourcing products from ethical and socially responsible factories around the world.
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To learn more about CSR at Medline, contact fadzai.munyaradzi@medline.com