Johnson & Johnson has released its 2018 Health for Humanity Report detailing the company’s progress in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) focus areas, including attempting to advance better health for all.

Alex Gorsky, chairman and CEO at Johnson & Johnson said: “At Johnson & Johnson, we know that changing the trajectory of health of humanity requires dedication and commitment on many fronts. We’re proud to share the 2018 Health for Humanity Report, which details the progress we’ve made in improving our environmental, social, and governance practices—and we’re committed to finding even more ways to create a healthier society. It’s not just part of our business model, it’s a fundamental tenet of our values as a company.”

The report higlights:

• Janssen Vaccines & Prevention collaborated with the UK government to open the dedicated Vaccine Manufacturing and Innovation Centre targeting pandemics such as Influenza, Ebola, Zika and Malaria.
• The NHS Innovation and Technology Payment program fast tracked four healthcare innovations including Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon Plus Sutures recognised for reducing the risk of hospital infections such as the methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) “super bug.”
• The NHS Sustainable Development Unit integrated Care4Today, a medication management mobile app that helps patients manage their treatments and get the support they need, with Total Knee Replacement surgery which succeeded in reducing a patient’s length of stay, minimised waste, energy consumption, and carbon emissions associated with the patient care pathway.

• Initiated first ever large-scale efficacy study for an investigational mosaic HIV-1 preventive vaccine being conducted in five southern African countries together with the National Institutes of Health, the HIV Vaccine Trials Network, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the South African Medical Research Council, and many other partners.
• Announced a partnership with the Rwanda Ministry of Health designed to strengthen and expand access to mental healthcare in the country.
• Trained 104,479 health workers in essential skills-building and leadership development across 67 countries with the goal to deliver better quality of care.
• Expanded partnership with UNICEF with a $10 million pledge to support the crucial work of frontline health workers in delivering care to newborns, children and mothers around the world. 

The company announced investment of $2 billion invested in health technology innovation, and partnerships with over 450 health entrepreneurs on the frontlines of care around the world.