Our Sustainability Impact

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The interconnection between planetary and population health has never been more evident. Climate change, nature loss, chronic disease burden, ageing populations and strained health systems are converging to threaten progress and widen health inequities, with the greatest impacts felt by the most vulnerable.

As a science-led, patient-focused company, we recognise that addressing these interconnected challenges requires focused action where we can drive meaningful change.

The third edition of our Sustainability Impact Publication spotlights our action to reduce our impact on the planet, close healthcare gaps and strengthen health systems.



At AstraZeneca, we are taking concerted action to improve the health of people, society, and the planet. We believe our greatest impact comes when we match our ambition to transform patient outcomes through innovative science with bold action on climate and nature, health equity, and health systems resilience.

Pam Cheng EVP, Global Operations, IT and Chief Sustainability Officer

Climate and nature action

Discover how we are decarbonising operations and our value chain, transitioning respiratory medicines to next-generation propellants, restoring forests and ecosystems through AZ Forest, and advancing circular economy practices across our global footprint.

2025 achievements


88%

Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions since 2015

23%

Reduction in water use and waste generated since 2015

66m

Trees planted through AZ Forest since 2020

Health equity

Explore our work to close healthcare gaps through inclusive genomics research, expanded screening programmes, and partnerships that bring earlier detection and guideline-directed care to underserved communities worldwide.

2025 achievements


40%

of the data in our genomics research is representative of global populations

156m

people from underserved communities positively impacted since 2024

>90

partnerships delivering health equity programmes

Health systems resilience

Learn how we are contributing to health systems strengthening through evidence-based policy advocacy, digital innovation, and sustainable delivery models that help health systems meet needs today and tomorrow.

2025 achievements


36

Countries with active Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience (PHSSR) programmes & published research

How we do business

Underpinning our ability to deliver positive impact is our commitment to operating responsibly, ethically and with robust governance, guided by our Values and investment in our people.

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Veeva ID: Z4-82802
Date of preparation: April 2026