Responsibility

A sustainable future starts with health

At Abbott, we’re working to do the most good we can for the most people we can reach. In 2025, that commitment led to some 2 billion lives impacted through Abbott products and services. This work starts with expanding access to our life-changing technologies and products. Across our business and in partnership with others, we’re working to remove barriers to care and help people live healthy, while protecting a healthy planet.

Healthy impact

Around the world, we’re working to help people live healthier, better lives, in everything we do — from expanding access to our life-changing technologies and strengthening communities to creating the workplace of tomorrow and protecting a healthy environment.

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Access to health tech

Designing access and affordability into our technologies and products

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Future Well Communities

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Building community with the Abbott HeartMates program

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Protecting water

Social impact

Sustainability

At Abbott, sustainability means managing our company to deliver long-term impact for the people we serve — shaping the future of healthcare and helping the greatest number of people live better and healthier.

View our Sustainability report

Our Sustainability Plan

We knew we needed to evolve to help create a stronger and healthier world. Our 2030 Sustainability Plan lays the groundwork for bringing our life-changing technologies and products to more people around the world — while building a stronger, more sustainable Abbott, in everything we do.

Our Sustainability Report

Find the latest on Abbott’s sustainability performance and data insights, including our Global Sustainability Report.

Our Social Impact

We work side-by-side with people and communities we serve to expand access to care and remove barriers that prevent people from living healthy lives.

Dow Jones Sustainability Index

We've been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for 20 years.

America’s Most JUST Companies

Abbott was No. 31 overall on the JUST 100 list.

Wall Street Journal’s Management Top 250

In 2024, we ranked No. 10 for social responsibility and No. 41 overall.

Fortune Change the World

In 2025, Fortune recognized Abbott for our groundbreaking “We Give Blood” drive to encourage a new generation of blood donors.

Giving back after surviving Hurricane Katrina
Abbott Leads in Innovation and Sustainable Business

Five recent honors reflect Abbott’s strong performance in making a positive impact for the people we serve.
Protecting Water in Communities

Water is key to life – and Abbott is focused on sustaining a healthy water supply.