Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the leading provider of healthcare solutions to dental and medical practitioners, has been honored with the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a renowned authority in setting and promoting ethical business standards globally.
Henry Schein, the leading provider of healthcare solutions to dental and medical practitioners, has once again been honored as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere. This marks the 13th consecutive year that Henry Schein has received this prestigious recognition, making it one of only two honorees in the Healthcare Products industry. Among 136 honorees recognized in 2024, spanning 20 countries and 44 industries, Henry Schein stands out for its unwavering commitment to ethical business practices.
Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, emphasizes the company’s dedication to its stakeholders and corporate citizenship. He reaffirms Henry Schein’s mission of ‘doing well by doing good’ and acknowledges the trust built among its constituencies, enabling the company to drive positive change in the markets it serves.
Since its establishment in 1932, Henry Schein has prioritized corporate citizenship, recognizing that the wellbeing of society contributes to the company’s success. This ethos shapes Henry Schein’s responsiveness to evolving societal needs.
Some notable corporate citizenship efforts by Henry Schein include:
- Strengthening pandemic preparedness and global health care supply chain resilience through public-private partnerships, such as chairing the Private Sector Roundtable on Global Health Security and leading the Pandemic Supply Chain Network.
- Empowering healthcare professionals through signature programs like the Systemic Healthcare Entrepreneurs (SHE) Program and chairing The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Gold Corporate Council.
- Fostering unity among Team Schein through initiatives like the We Care Global Challenge, promoting collaboration for the betterment of communities.
- Prioritizing employee well-being through education, flexibility initiatives, and stress reduction programs.
- Conducting the 2023 Pulse Global Culture Survey, which indicated high employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Advancing diversity and inclusion (D&I) education among Team Schein Members.
- Cultivating strategic partnerships with industry associations, customers, and suppliers to improve access to quality healthcare, supporting initiatives like the Gives Kids A Smile Program and the S.M.I.L.E. Healthcare Pathway™ Program.
- Developing principles and assessing risks related to artificial intelligence technology.
- Enhancing global supply chain transparency.
Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair, Erica Salmon Byrne, commends Henry Schein for its purpose-driven initiatives and commitment to sustainable business practices. She highlights the company’s ongoing dedication to corporate citizenship and its contributions to a healthier future.
Henry Schein’s continued recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® underscores its dedication to ethical leadership and social responsibility, setting a standard for excellence in the healthcare industry and beyond.
