November 10, 2020 – McKesson Corporation announced it has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact initiative, a voluntary leadership platform focused on the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices.
McKesson joins more than 11,000 companies around the world in supporting the UN Global Compact’s 10 principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption and commits to making progress against the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Additionally, McKesson released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility report. Highlights from the report include:
- Awarded over $30 million in special one-time bonus payments to recognize McKesson frontline employees and other team members for their hard work during the pandemic
- Partnered with thousands of customers and coordinated closely with regulatory authorities and other leading companies to bring personal protective equipment, medications and essential supplies to healthcare facilities and first responders battling the COVID-19 pandemic
- Over 17,700 McKesson employees in 148 locations created care packages for their local cancer care organizations, reaching more than 110,000 cancer patients
- Signed a two-year agreement to purchase local, physical renewable energy that will provide 40 million kWh of energy in Texas
- Achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification in eight U.S.-based McKesson facilities & expanded LED lighting in our distribution centers, pharmacies and offices helping us realize an expected 40 percent reduction in lighting electricity use
- Recognized as one of the best employers for diversity by Forbes
- Recognized for the fifth year by the Disability Equality Index as one of the best places to work
- Honored as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ equality by the Human Rights Campaign for the 7th year in a row