Published 01-18-22
Submitted by Abbott
Abbott was recently recognized as an industry leader in the Global Child Forum's State of Children's Rights and Business Global Benchmark 2021 for implementing policies and practices that address and protect children's rights.
The Global Child Forum, in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group, analyzed and ranked 832 companies across all industries, rating their performance in three categories on a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the highest score).
- workplace: Decent work for young workers, parents and carers, and the prevention of child labour.
- market: Marketing and advertising, preventing online fraud and exploitation, and product safety.
- Community and Environment: Access to health, education and social services.
Abbott ranked first in the Medical Devices and Products category with an overall benchmark score of 8.1 out of 10. Abbott's score is approximately three points higher than the overall average benchmark score of 5.4 for all 832 companies ranked in this year's scorecard.
This certification reflects Abbott's commitment to working tirelessly to support every aspect of children's optimal health – whether that's providing nutritional support when it matters most – or closing holes in the heart and providing life-saving nutrients through our world-leading health technology and nutrition. To learn more, visit abbott.com/pediatric.
Abbott's efforts to advance children's health and human rights are part of the company's broader focus on leading and sustainable performance across environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas. To learn more about Abbott's sustainability efforts, please review our 2030 Sustainability Plan, which focuses on advancing health equity globally with access and affordability as key aspects of our product innovation.
About the Global Benchmark on Children's Rights and Business
Global Child Forum calculates a benchmark score based on companies' publicly disclosed information to systematically evaluate companies' response to their child rights impacts. The score does not measure actual compliance with policies or the success of policies or programs, nor should it be construed as investment advice. More information on the methodology can be found here.
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About Abbott and the Abbott Foundation
The Abbott Foundation is a charitable foundation established by Abbott in 1951. The Abbott Foundation's mission is to create healthier global communities by investing in original ideas that advance science, expand access to health care and strengthen communities around the world. For more information, visit www.abbottfund.org.
Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company dedicated to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, medical devices and diagnostics. The company employs approximately 90,000 people and sells products in more than 130 countries. Abbott news releases and other information can be found on the company's website at www.abbott.com.
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