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We drive global health forward

We are committed to providing products and services essential to improving global health for all. By constantly advancing our technology and materials expertise, we aim to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goal "Good Health and Well-being" (SDG3).

Powered by our extensive materials science expertise we are pushing the limits to foster life-altering solutions for all. Therefore, together with customers, we aim to break through existing technological barriers that will enable groundbreaking advancements in healthcare.

At the same time, we take responsibility for the health and well-being of our employees. This is why we support a robust Global Health Management Program (GHP) that integrates healthy habits into everyone's work life.

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Health breakthroughs

Innovations improve quality of life

Scientists and engineers have made revolutionary breakthroughs that take human health to new heights – curing diseases, repairing bodies, and extending and saving lives. But no innovation is possible without the right puzzle pieces. These breakthroughs require materials that meet very specific, critical requirements and properties that seemed to be impossible before.

This is where we come in: We are experts in specialty glass, polymers, and other high-tech materials. Our versatile products and technologies have proven to enable new MedTech applications, diagnostic treatments, and the safe storage and delivery of cutting-edge medicines to patients. We help drive innovation – to improve the health and well-being of all.

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Portrait Image of Arne Kloke, Head of Service and Sustainability Management SCHOTT Pharma
Arne Kloke, Head of Service and Sustainability Management SCHOTT Pharma
Medical and diagnostic breakthroughs create healthier lives for everyone. We are proud to work with our customers to help great ideas become reality. This is our extra motivation to continue supporting the progress of global health through our competence in material science and technology.

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Health promotors

Promoting health-critical solutions

Global health depends on advancing technology and advanced materials. Our products are central components of today’s healthcare system. We intensively collaborate with experts to break new ground and develop innovations – to improve treatments, equipment, and techniques.

From drug containment solutions and injectable drug delivery systems to medical devices, life-saving diagnostics, and human medical implants, our reliable products and materials expertise often make the seemingly impossible possible.

Excited? Learn more about our health portfolio.

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Shuyang Shi, R&D Manager, Suzhou/ China
Our core activities today include providing sophisticated solutions for the safe storage of parenteral drugs, light and image emitting and transmitting components for medical devices, and the design and manufacture of lab- or organ-on-a-chip diagnostics, to name just a few. In short, we are here to supply critical goods for global health and to be a partner in healthcare innovation.
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    Tubing & pharma solutions

    We set the standard in glass tubing and pharma containment and drug delivery solutions for the safe storage and administration of injectable drugs to patients worldwide.
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    Light guides & optical fibers

    Improving visibility is crucial in minimally invasive surgery. For the benefit of surgeons and patients, our flexible light guides enable the development of highly efficient and miniaturized lighting designs for optimized treatment-area illumination.
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    Packaging for implants

    Active medical implants bring new hope to patients. The future lies in minimally invasive, smaller, and smarter devices – to help people with neurological disorders, for example. We provide reliable packaging for the sensitive electronics of implantable.
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    Microfluidic substrates

    Lab-on-a-chip technology provides a reliable alternative to centralized laboratories that require extensive expertise and expensive, immobile equipment. The use of microfluidic substrates enables rapid and customized diagnostics that are mobile and accessible even in remote areas.
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    Photobioreactors for algae

    Microalgae are a sustainable source of raw materials for a bio-based economy and build their entire biomass with the help of sunlight. Photobioreactor technology using glass tubes provides exceptional light transmittance and reliable equipment optimizes cultivation for various industries.
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    There are many more products supporting global health. Explore our portfolio.

    Employees health

    Employee health and safety – a priority to us

    Our employees enable us to deliver our health contributions and success stories, so we make their health and safety a central priority. Our new Global Health Program (GHP) helps them integrate healthy habits into their work and personal lives to prevent illness and injury in the long term.

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    Matt Arrigale, Vice President Human Resources, SCHOTT North America
    Our Global Health Management aims to keep our employees healthy – both at work and at home. We help them integrate healthy habits into their daily lives. Our common goal: Let's all stay healthy together!

    Healthy employees – at work and home

    Our worldwide health program centers on resilience, exercise, and nutrition. We support them through counseling, team activities, and internal challenges.

    Resilience – emotional well-being

    Building resilience is key to the emotional well-being of our employees and includes managing stress, practicing mindfulness, nurturing connections, and ensuring financial security. Managing stress through healthy coping strategies can improve mental health. Mindfulness and meditation help maintain focus and emotional balance. Cultivating reliable relationships and gratitude increases happiness and reduces loneliness. Finally, good preparation for retirement reduces financial stress and contributes to long-term emotional stability.

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    Motion – physical activity

    Understanding the importance of physical activity is crucial for our employees' healthy lifestyles. Education on the benefits of regular exercise should promote better physical and mental health. Our global activity challenges inspire colleagues worldwide to stay active, fostering a sense of community and motivation. Meanwhile, local activity challenges encourage them to engage in physical activities, build relationships, and support overall well-being.

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    Nutrition – weight management

    Effective weight management requires a balanced diet and regular exercise. Recipe suggestions provide varied, healthy meal options that support employees' dietary goals and prevent boredom. Weight loss challenges provide motivation and accountability, helping people stay on track. Integrating nutrition and physical activity challenges enhances results and promotes a holistic approach to health and fitness.

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    Want to know more? Let's talk

    If you need more information about our commitment to good health and well-being, please contact us.

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    Kloke Arne

    Head of Service and Sustainability Management SCHOTT Pharma