2. Responsibility
  3. ESG
  4. ESG Frameworks and Reporting
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Reporting

To standardize our ESG data collection, measurement and reporting activities, we follow industry-leading frameworks such as the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), United Nations Sustainable Developmental Goals (UN SDGs), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), CDP and the Taskforce on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Gilead supports all 17 UN SDGs – our business activities are most aligned with the following goals:

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    3 Good Health & Wellbeing

    We deliver innovative medicines and make our therapies broadly available to populations in need. We go beyond medicine and help remedy health inequities and other barriers to care.

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    4 Quality Education

    We educate and train healthcare providers on our advanced therapies, including in resource-limited regions.

  • ESG-Framework-and-Reporting-Gender-Equality
    5 Gender Equality

    We cultivate an inclusive and diverse workforce that celebrates differences in race, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and thinking style.

  • ESG-Framework-and-Reporting-Clean-Water-and-Sanitation
    6 Clean Water & Sanitation

    We have committed to achieve water neutrality in water-stressed regions by 2030 and to reduce potable water use at owned facilities by 30% by 2030.

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    7 Affordable & Clean Energy

    We generate and purchase renewable energy to offset grid-supplied energy at a number of our worldwide facilities.

  • ESG-Framework-and-Reporting-Industry-Innovation-and-Infrastructure
    9 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

    We leverage science and innovation to develop industry-leading therapeutics for areas of unmet medical need.

  • ESG-Framework-and-Reporting-Reduced-Inequalities
    10 Reduced Inequalities

    Inclusion and Diversity is embedded within Gilead’s culture and is a value driver in our efforts to attract and retain talent.

  • ESG-Framework-and-Reporting-Responsible-Consumption-and-Production
    12 Responsible Consumption & Production

    We have committed to reducing our total solid waste generated, including the elimination of single-use plastics, and achieving zero-waste status through diversion programs.

  • ESG-Framework-and-Reporting-Climate-Action
    13 Climate Action

    We have an ambition of net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and commitments in place to achieve our climate goals.

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    17 Partnerships for the Goals

    We forge internal and external partnerships to help improve patient care, strengthen health systems, and reduce social and environmental impacts.

U.N. Global Compact

As part of our ongoing efforts to address a wide range of global challenges that affect communities worldwide, we have chosen to join other like-minded companies in support of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) — a voluntary initiative that’s designed to align industries in the name of human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption practices.

We’ve integrated UNGC principles into our strategy, culture and day-to-day operations to help ensure our business makes a positive impact in the world.

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