- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Abbott Improves the Lives of 2.2 Billion People in 2021, Publishes Sustainability, DEI Reports Sharing Progress To Build a Better, Healthier Tomorrow https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/403401?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/403401?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/403401?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Abbott Improves the Lives of 2.2 Billion People in 2021, Publishes Sustainability, DEI Reports Sharing Progress To Build a Better, Healthier Tomorrow&body=ESG News from Abbott https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/403401?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Research, Reports & Publications](/CSR-News/research-reports-publications) # Abbott Improves the Lives of 2.2 Billion People in 2021, Publishes Sustainability, DEI Reports Sharing Progress To Build a Better, Healthier Tomorrow Nov 15, 2022 7:45 AM ET ![Our Purpose in Action, Global Sustainability Report 2021](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Abbott_2022RA_image01.png) Abbott recently released two overview reports – its [2021 Global Sustainability Summary Report](https://dam.abbott.com/en-us/documents/pdfs/abbott-citizenship/Abbott-2021-Global-Sustainability-Report-Summary.pdf) and [2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Report](https://dam.abbott.com/en-us/hub/66443-2021-DEI-Report.pdf) – highlighting efforts to help the greatest number of people to live better, healthier lives. The global health technology company earlier released its full [2021 Global Sustainability Report](https://dam.abbott.com/en-us/documents/pdfs/abbott-citizenship/Abbott-2021-Global-Sustainability-Report.pdf), which provides comprehensive disclosures on the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and impact. Strengthening Abbott’s Impact and Healthcare for the Future Abbott’s Global Sustainability Report details significant progress on ambitious goals outlined in Abbott’s [2030 Sustainability Plan](https://dam.abbott.com/en-us/documents/pdfs/abbott-citizenship/Abbott-2030-Sustainability-Plan.pdf) – the company’s roadmap to improve the lives of one in every three people around the globe by the end of the decade. In 2021 alone, 2.2 billion lives were improved due to Abbott’s products and services. Highlights include: - Innovating for access and affordability by creating core [design principles](https://dam.abbott.com/en-us/documents/pdfs/abbott-citizenship/Abbott-2021-Global-Sustainability-Report.pdf#page=16) that embed access and affordability into how technologies are developed and brought to the people who need them. - Developing new technologies and advancing existing ones to connect people with the care they need, including [diabetes care](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/freestyle-libre3-welcome-to-the-us.html), [virtual care](https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2021-03-08-Abbott-Introduces-NeuroSphere-TM-Virtual-Clinic-First-of-its-Kind-Remote-Neuromodulation-Patient-Care-Technology-in-the-U-S) for pain and movement disorders and a [rapid portable test](https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2021-01-11-Abbott-Receives-FDA-510-k-Clearance-for-the-First-Rapid-Handheld-Blood-Test-for-Concussions) for concussions. - Transforming care for malnutrition and infectious diseases by establishing the [Abbott Center for Malnutrition Solutions](https://dam.abbott.com/en-us/homepage/malnutrition/Abbott-Center-For-Malnutrition-Solutions-FINAL.pdf), distributing 1 billion [COVID-19 tests](https://www.abbott.com/coronavirus.html) and launching the [Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition](https://www.abbott.com/virushunters.html) to help the world stay one step ahead of the next viral threat. - Building a stronger, more sustainable Abbott across every part of the company, including supporting the workforce of tomorrow, protecting a healthy environment and responsibly connecting data, technology and care. Building a More Diverse, Inclusive World As an extension of Abbott’s global sustainability strategy and reporting, the company also recently released its [2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Report](https://dam.abbott.com/en-us/hub/66443-2021-DEI-Report.pdf). This report highlights Abbott’s continued commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in its workplace, across the healthcare industry and through partnerships with others: - Advancing DEI throughout Abbott, with 44.6% of STEM-related positions and 40% of global management roles at the company now filled by women. - Programs like [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) and [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/a-proven-solution-for-employees-with-student-debt.html), which help employees earn undergraduate degrees and pay off student loans while saving for retirement. - Our 10 global employee networks, which offer communities where Abbott people can find support and mentoring. - Programs and partnerships to deliver greater health equity, including advancing [diversity in clinical trials](https://www.abbott.com/diversity-in-clinical-trials.html), [supporting diverse suppliers](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/sustainability/diversity-in-the-healthcare-industry-at-every-step.html) and [offering educational and career opportunities](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/sustainability/new-scholarships-support-diverse-researchers-of-the-future.html) to students from underrepresented and diverse communities. Looking ahead, Abbott is already working to deliver even more progress over the next decade. You can find Abbott’s full 2021 Global Sustainability Report [here](https://dam.abbott.com/en-us/documents/pdfs/abbott-citizenship/Abbott-2021-Global-Sustainability-Report.pdf), and its 2021 DEI Report [here](https://dam.abbott.com/en-us/hub/66443-2021-DEI-Report.pdf). [Read the Report](https://dam.abbott.com/en-us/documents/pdfs/abbott-citizenship/Abbott-2021-Global-Sustainability-Report-Summary.pdf) [![Abbott Logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/a_sig_vert_2c_bk_jpg.jpg)](/profiles/abbott) ### More from Abbott ###### [A Brighter Future for Employees With Student Loans](/news/brighter-future-employees-student-loans) Feb 24, 2025 8:05 AM ET ###### [Showing Students the World of Possibilities in STEM](/news/showing-students-world-possibilities-stem) Feb 21, 2025 9:05 AM ET ###### [How Myths About Diabetes Have a Real Impact on Health](/news/how-myths-about-diabetes-have-real-impact-health) Feb 10, 2025 8:15 AM ET ###### [A Powerlifter Overcomes the Weight of Diabetes Stigma](/news/powerlifter-overcomes-weight-diabetes-stigma) Feb 7, 2025 8:15 AM ET ###### [Abbott’s ‘Above the Bias’ Film Reveals Misconceptions Can Impact Diabetes Care](/news/abbotts-above-bias-film-reveals-misconceptions-can-impact-diabetes-care) Feb 4, 2025 8:00 PM ET ###### [Is the World Prepared for New Pandemics?](/news/world-prepared-new-pandemics) Oct 25, 2024 1:15 PM ET ###### [Abbott and the Big Ten Conference Tackle U.S. Blood Shortages With First-of-Its-Kind, Nationwide Blood Donation Competition, ‘The We Give Blood Drive’](/news/abbott-and-big-ten-conference-tackle-us-blood-shortages-first-its-kind-nationwide-blood) Oct 23, 2024 9:45 AM ET ###### [Helping People Recover From Devastating Hurricanes](/news/helping-people-recover-devastating-hurricanes) Oct 21, 2024 11:30 AM ET