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AstraZeneca aims to be amongst the pharmaceutical industry leaders in SHE and will operate as a responsible member of society committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of SHE performance.  

Our core priorities are:

• Integrate SHE considerations into all activities across the AstraZeneca Group of companies;
• Manage SHE as a fundamental component of our governance systems and ensure compliance with applicable SHE-related laws and regulations;
• Train, empower and require individuals to take personal responsibility for safety, health and the environment;
• Aim to eliminate all work-related injuries and cases of ill health by providing a safe and healthy work environment and promoting health & wellbeing;
• Aim for continuous improvement in the sustainability of all our activities by, amongst other things, economising on the use of natural resources and working to eliminate pollution;
• Monitor existing and emerging SHE risks, assess their significance and manage their potential impact on people, the environment and the business;
• Monitor our SHE performance and communicate openly with our stakeholders.

View details of our SHE management standards