In this report, you will find tangible results. You will see us reaching out to the communities where we operate. You will see new approaches to improving access to medicines and health care around the world, both through strategic philanthropic programs and new commercial models. You will also learn more about our efforts to provide greater clarity on our business practices and communicate more transparently with stakeholders.
This report begins to answer some of the questions we've asked ourselves. How can we ensure health care is accessible and affordable to people everywhereýýýýýýin both the world's poorest areas and its wealthiest? How do we continue to earn the trust that our customers put in Pfizer and our products, while also making sure they understand that all medicines have both benefits and risks? In a world that's just beginning to understand the effects of energy use on climate change, how can we reduce our environmental footprint? How can we collaborate with people and their governments to help create an environment where innovative new medicines can be brought to market and where patients are able to receive the medicines they need?
As you read this report, you will see opportunities on www.pfizer.com to learn more about:
- Our efforts to improve public health around the world;
- Using medicines safely;
- Our clinical trial studies of experimental new medicines and the post-marketing studies we conduct after medicines are on the market;
- The progress of the medicines we're studying;
- Our political contributions;
- The grants we give to medical associations, patient groups and health care professionals; and
- Our environmental performance.
All of us at Pfizer are proud of the work described in this report. It reflects the tireless commitment of tens of thousands of colleagues working in more than 150 countries around the world. They have dedicated their careers to helping others live longer and healthier lives. As Pfizer's Chairman and CEO, I'm inspired every day by their work.
Pfizer is continuing to evolve, and we remain committed to meeting your expectations. Every day, we come to work eager to embrace innovation, achieve results responsibly and help people everywhere improve their health. We look to the future with optimism, and we hope you do too.
Sincerely,
Jeff Kindler
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer