Axios International
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Financial Sustainability
- Patient Health Sustainability
- Healthcare System Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Gold in EcoVadis Business Sustainability Ratings in 2023
- Voluntarily obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard certification
- Significant reduction in wastepaper generation due to digitalization of internal systems (almost 100% migration to digital platforms since 2016)
Social Achievements
- Provided access to care and treatment support to over 9,400,000 patients through Access to Treatment Solutions
- Supported 20,500+ patients through Personalized support plans in Access to Diagnosis Solutions
- Supported 8,500+ patients through Personalized support plans in Maximized Adherence Solutions
- Supported 14,500+ patients through Personalized support plans in Remote Care Solutions
- 78% female staff vs. 22% male staff in middle management and above
Governance Achievements
- Zero corruption-related incidents detected in 2022
- Compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including GDPR, FDA standards, and the Bribery Act 2010
- ISO certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 37001, ISO 45001, ISO 22301
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Revisiting induction and orientation program to address new joiners' needs
Medium-term Goals:
- Implementation of a systematic framework to support succession planning
Short-term Goals:
- Roll out of Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Environmental Challenges
- Affordability barriers for patients accessing treatment
- Adherence challenges among chronic disease patients
- Limited healthcare infrastructure in some regions
- Need for continuous improvement in access strategies to prevent program stagnation
Mitigation Strategies
- Development of innovative financial program models and cost-sharing approaches
- Implementation of personalized treatment adherence support programs (Maximized Adherence Solutions)
- Leveraging partnerships with various stakeholders across the healthcare value chain
- Continuous monitoring and evaluation of program performance, using real-world insights to drive improvements
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 6 in 2022
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Ethics
- Pre-evaluation of suppliers
- Compliance audits
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Axios' three sustainability pillars contribute to these SDGs through various initiatives.
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Gold