People and communities
We strive to provide our associates with the safest possible workplace and to promote their health and well-being. We are an integral part of the communities that host our operations. We pay living wages worldwide, contributing to the stability and prosperity of these communities. Every year, in April, our Community Partnership Day provides an opportunity for our associates to express their personal commitment to corporate citizenship.
Visit our website dedicated to Corporate Citizenship
Community involvement
Novartis supports local communities through volunteerism and philanthropic activities. Our major local-volunteer activity is our Community Partnership Day, with associates participating globally.
Held in April each year, the Community Partnership Day provides an opportunity for our associates around the world to make a difference in their local communities, expressing their individual commitment to corporate citizenship.
The initiative aims to support local communities, social institutions and nonprofit organizations with projects compatible with our commitment to social responsibility.
In addition to Community Partnership Day, we demonstrate a global perspective with more than 12 foundations and emergency-relief programs. We give back to society through contributions to schools, research prizes and cultural events.
Learn more about our commitment to community involvement on our website Citizenship@Novartis
Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development
The Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development works to improve quality of life in developing countries.
Guideline on human rights
Novartis is one of few multinational corporations to develop a guideline on human rights.
Understand how we view human rights
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Careers
Our success depends on the creativity and performance of our associates.