We maintain a Conflict Minerals Report to ensure high standards of corporate responsibility, and we take seriously the ending of the violence and human rights violations currently taking place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (“DRC”) and surrounding countries.
Environmental, Health and Safety:
We maintain an environmental, health and safety policy, communicated within our Corporate Code of Conduct that seeks to promote the operation of our business in a manner that is environmentally responsible and protective of the health and safety of both our employees and the public. As a result of these policies, the Company reported zero work related injuries in the U.S. in 2020, which is lower than the industry average reported by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”).
We maintain a Corporate Code of Conduct that is applicable to all our directors, officers, and employees. The Code of Conduct sets forth our policies and expectations on several topics, including conflicts of interest, compliance with laws, human rights, use of our assets, business conduct and fair dealing. All employees participate in annual training on the Corporate Code of Conduct and related Company policies.
Sustainability
We maintain comprehensive policies that guide our approach to environmental and social risk management within our Corporate Code of Conduct. We demonstrate this commitment through our global sustainability goals addressing four key areas of responsibility. Other areas of focus include corporate compliance with responsible hazardous waste protocols, recycling, emergency preparedness, and programs to enhance and promote environmental stewardship.
COVID-19 Response
We recognize that as a responsible global operator, it is our obligation to ensure the safety of our stakeholders. In addition to our above principals, in 2020:
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We assessed and managed the risks associated with our activities to protect our employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We committed to the responsible oversight of our workforce and their safety as evidenced by our implementation of health pre-screens for our facilities and patient and customer interactions, the transition of many of our employees to remote work from home arrangements, upgrades to HVAC filters, installation of plastic shields for office cubes, required use of a mask in common areas and social-distancing protocols in offices and meeting rooms, the launch of a communications campaign to promote safe practices and keep our employees informed, and other initiatives.
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We continue to engage our employees globally through structured confidential surveys to identify current COVID-19 concerns and provide communication updates on a regular basis.
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We have successfully engaged our surgeon customers and other stakeholders through the offering of virtual training sessions on the safe and effective use of our products. In 2020, more than 12,000 surgeons, healthcare providers, distributors and employees were trained via these offerings.