CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) today announced publication of its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report detailing progress on the company’s commitment to making responsible business decisions in the best interests of all its stakeholders.
“As we reflect on the past year and set our sights on the path ahead, I am truly inspired by the progress we have made to advance Biogen’s enduring legacy of pioneering innovative science to deliver medicines that transform patients’ lives and create value for our communities and our shareholders,” said Christopher A. Viehbacher, Biogen President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our mission and business strategy are grounded in our commitment to responsible business, and in 2023, we refined our corporate responsibility strategy to advance our evolving business priorities and align with areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact.”
The Corporate Responsibility Report details progress across four key pillars:
The 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report is aligned with GRI, SASB, the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and reflects its commitment to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
To access the full report and learn more about Biogen's corporate responsibility initiatives, visit http://www.biogen.com/esgreport.
About Biogen
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patients’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities to advance first-in-class treatments or therapies that deliver superior outcomes. Our approach is to take bold risks, balanced with return on investment to deliver long-term growth.
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