Sustainability

Building a sustainable future

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Sustainability is a fundamental part of how we conduct responsible business across every aspect of our organization. 

Our sustainability strategy

At Danaher, we’re helping generations of our stakeholders by innovating products that improve lives and our planet, building the best team, and protecting our environment. 

 

 

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Our sustainability pillars

Innovation

Innovation drives us forward, fueling breakthrough solutions that enhance quality of life today and set the foundation for a better world for future generations.

 

Team sustainability

Team

We know that teams of exceptional and motivated associates create real innovation breakthroughs by encouraging all voices to be heard, making room for big ideas and producing better outcomes that address our customers’ complex challenges, together.

Environment

Every day around the world, at all levels of our organization, our teams are leveraging the full breadth of the Danaher Business System to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and products. While many companies share a similar commitment, what sets Danaher apart is our ability to deploy DBS to turn our commitment into action.

Foundational elements

Our work is rooted in a strong culture of integrity and sound governance. We have developed trust with our stakeholders over several decades and are committed to sustainable business practices that put ethics, integrity, and compliance at the forefront. 

 

 

Creating a measurable impact

We combine passionate teams, our commitment to continuous improvement, and the bold pursuit of innovative solutions to positively impact lives today and build a foundation for a better tomorrow.

100%
of top 20 pharma and biotech co. used Molecular Devices products in ’25 to speed drug development.
100M
cancer tests are enabled by Leica Biosystems each year.
>1M
diagnostic tests per hour are performed on Beckman Coulter diagnostics instruments around the world.
175M
Close to 175M tuberculosis test cartridges delivered by Cepheid since '19.

See our actions in more detail

Every year, we review the work we’ve done to advance sustainability across Danaher. Read the latest report to learn about the progress we’ve made and the work we’re prioritizing or review additional resources by clicking below.