Sustainability & social impact
Overview
Solventum is building a healthier, more sustainable future where innovation, integrity and impact come together.
As a healthcare company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we’re embedding sustainability and social impact into every decision. Our mission — enabling better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives — guides how we serve patients, support healthcare professionals and protect the planet. With approximately 20,000 employees and 100,000+ customers and channel partners, we’re just getting started.
Our pillars
Social impact
We put people first—patients, employees and the communities we serve.
Our social impact strategy focuses on employee well-being, inclusion and community engagement. We’re committed to promoting employee health and safety, supporting our communities and expanding access to care. In 2025, we:
- Launched the Solventum Charitable Foundation
- Matched eligible employee donations and volunteer time, resulting in over $760,000 in combined giving to more than 1,900 nonprofit organizations
- Supported employees through the Solventum Cares Assistance Fund, awarding grants globally to help navigate hardships such as natural disasters, illness or injury
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For — across Overall, Health Care and Research, and Midwest Region categories
Solventum Charitable Foundation
In 2025, we launched the Solventum Charitable Foundation, an independent nonprofit that is committed to supporting our employees, strengthening the communities where we live and work, and providing assistance during times of disaster and crisis.
Solving with Heart
In 2025, we celebrated our first annual patient event, Solve with Heart. We connected directly with the people we serve to hear their first-hand experiences and understand the real-world impact of our solutions.
Delivering educational resources
Solventum has a robust offering of learning programs designed to educate healthcare professionals on the safe and effective use of Solventum solutions. In 2025, we provided more than 118 educational grants globally to professional societies and academic institutions through Healthcare Professional Education and Clinical Fellowships.
Environmental stewardship
We recognize that human health and planetary health are interconnected.
As part of our climate strategy, Solventum is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and sourcing 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. Learn how we’re reducing emissions, designing sustainable products and improving operational efficiency. As of 2024, we have:
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 21.9 percent since 2021
- Transitioned 10 manufacturing sites to renewable electricity
- Achieved zero landfill status at 56.5 percent of manufacturing sites
Enhancing energy efficiency
Two flagship Solventum sites are cutting over 2,000 metric tons of CO2e by 2025—prioritizing energy efficiency to protect the planet.
Helping dentists generate less waste
We use empathy, insights and innovation to elevate health care everywhere. See how talking to dentists helped Solventum design a more sustainable solution.
Solving for the circular economy
Our Health Care Service Center supports the second principle of a circular economy by keeping Solventum health care products in working order, instead of in landfills.
Responding to a rise in outpatient care
Just as providers listen to patients to help chart a path forward, we listen to the healthcare community to design technologies that can help change lives for the better. As the sector changes, so do we.
Environmental stewardship
We recognize that human health and planetary health are interconnected.
Advancing climate progress
As part of our climate strategy, Solventum is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2050 and sourcing 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. To achieve this goal, we’re working to reduce emissions, design more sustainable products, and improve operational efficiency. As of 2025, we have:
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42.2% since 2021
- Sourced 100% renewable electricity at 17 sites through use of direct procurement or renewable energy certificates (RECs)
- Achieved 82% renewable electricity, exceeding our goal of 80% of total electricity sourced from renewable sources by 2025
- Deployed our New Product Introduction process to encourage climate-conscious design, track sustainability features and drive innovation aligned with our sustainability commitments
Advancing access to dental care
A global pandemic underscored the reality of health inequities around the globe. Now, communities, companies and individuals ask: What can we do to help?
Governance
We lead with transparency and accountability.
Solventum’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy is guided by a cross-functional advisory committee and overseen by our board of directors. In 2025, we continued to strengthen our governance frameworks and refine internal systems, processes and controls. We align with global standards including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
Building a speak-up culture
Solventum’s Ethics and Compliance program encourages employees to raise concerns. In 2025, our reporting rate exceeded industry benchmarks, and our lower-than-average anonymity rate reflected strong trust in our investigation process.
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI)
At Solventum, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform how we innovate and deliver care. By enabling smarter, more personalized care, we empower teams and partners to reach more patients and drive better outcomes.
