Biogen Issues First Progress Report of its Signature Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives™ Initiative

SOURCE: Biogen

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September 23, 2021 /3BL Media/ - In 2020, Biogen launched its signature Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives™ initiative, a groundbreaking $250 million, 20-year commitment to address the deeply interrelated issues of climate, health, and equity. Biogen is the first Fortune 500 company to commit to becoming fossil fuel free and established new emissions reduction targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative, consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Today’s progress report details the company’s efforts to go fossil fuel free, including engagement with its employees and suppliers, and ongoing collaborations with renowned institutions to improve health – especially for vulnerable populations most impacted by climate-related events.

Biogen continues to take its role as a leader on climate and health seriously and will continue to advance this work with a sense of urgency in order to promote a world that is healthy, equitable, and sustainable for all.

To learn more and read our one-year progress report, please visit biogen.com/hchl

Tweet me: #ClimateRisk is no longer something businesses can ignore. @Biogen began its $250M investment last year to become #FossilFuelFree and collaborate with @MITGlobalChange & @HarvardCChange. Learn about the company's progress to date: https://bit.ly/2XPY84T

KEYWORDS: NASDAQ:BIIB, Biogen, Healthy Climate Healthy Lives