Working to strengthen healthcare systems across the world by developing and deploying market-appropriate solutions BD Global Public Health works to align activities, priorities and development efforts around the world’s leading public health needs. We drive access to existing BD solutions and develop and deploy innovations to address priority health needs in areas aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To achieve positive societal outcomes, we utilize various methods including innovative commercial business models, public-private partnerships, market development activities and global advocacy. Established in 2004, BD Global Public Health champions private sector engagement with international agencies, nongovernmental organizations and governments on global, regional and local levels with a goal to enhance access to health for all people.At BD, we’re passionate about advancing the world of health—and that passion extends through our approach to social investing. Our company values guide us to “do what’s right,” “take personal responsibility,” and to “respect, collaborate with, challenge and care about each other.” And those commitments apply not just to the way we do business—but also to the ways we give back to the local and global community. We leverage our expertise to collaborate with leading nonprofit organizations to address unmet healthcare needs. We focus on improving healthcare access and strengthening the capacity of health systems to care for all patients, especially the most vulnerable.Bringing the private sector point of view to leading funders, international agencies and the U.S. government BD Global Health advocates for progress and funding of important global health issues. BD has long advocated for guidelines to promote healthcare worker safety as well as guidelines on safe injection practices. BD served as a key stakeholder in driving the recently released “WHO guideline on the use of safety-engineered syringes for intramuscular, intradermal and subcutaneous injections in healthcare settings.”BD provides medical devices, diagnostic solutions, and laboratory equipment. Its global presence and product diversity contribute to its financial stability. Medical Technology and Diagnostics: BD provides a wide range of medical devices, diagnostic solutions, and laboratory equipment Healthcare Efficiency: BD’s products contribute to efficient healthcare delivery, diagnostics, and patient care.At BD, we view sustainability as a portfolio of complementary initiatives and actions that help us achieve our purpose of advancing the world of health. We see the modern social and environmental challenges our world faces as opportunities to make a difference while strengthening our company. Our 2030+ sustainability strategy, which focuses on five impact areas, addresses a range of challenges in our industry while helping to make a difference on relevant issues that affect society and the planet. Our strategy will ensure we remain focused on shared value creation—meaning how we address unmet societal needs through business models and initiatives that also contribute to the commercial success of BD.