Over 20,000 Takeda employees across 80 countries voted to select four new partners for the company’s global corporate social responsibility or CSR program, the drugmaker said on Tuesday.
The employee-led decision reflects Takeda’s approach to shared values in corporate giving, with the focus this year on strengthening climate-resilient health systems in vulnerable regions.
New Commitments Across 94 Countries
Takeda pledged JPY 4.6 billion ($32.1 million) to support International Medical Corps, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, UNOPS Bangladesh, and Vitamin Angels.
The partnerships are expected to reach an additional 26.6 million people by 2030, extending the program’s impact to 53.7 million across 94 countries.
With these commitments, Takeda’s global CSR contributions are expected to rise to JPY 33.4 billion ($238.7 million) across 38 collaborations worldwide.
Focus on Climate-Resilient Health
The company stated that it aims to address the rising climate risks that threaten access to essential healthcare.
Takeda will support supply chain innovation in Kenya and Somalia, renewable energy for hospitals in West Africa, safe waste systems in Bangladesh, and nutrition programs in Indonesia.
“Over 20,000 colleagues shaped this year’s efforts,” said Takako Ohyabu, chief global corporate affairs and sustainability officer. “By working with organizations rooted in local communities, we can address climate-related health risks and strengthen resilience.”
Details of the Projects
- International Medical Corps will receive JPY 906 million ($6.3 million) to improve access to medicine through supply chain innovation in Kenya and Somalia.
- Society of Critical Care Medicine will get JPY 1,500 million ($10.4 million) to provide renewable energy infrastructure for hospitals in The Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
- UNOPS Bangladesh will be awarded JPY 1,024 million ($7.1 million) to establish climate-resilient waste systems that protect frontline health workers.
- Vitamin Angels will receive JPY 1,212 million ($8.4 million) to deliver nutrition interventions reaching 12.1 million mothers and children in Indonesia.
Building on Past Impact
Since 2016, Takeda’s CSR program has benefited over 21 million people in 93 countries by enhancing healthcare delivery, training healthcare workers and expanding digital health systems.
The company stated that its broader goal is to enhance health system resilience as climate shocks intensify, while ensuring that its employees continue to shape where resources are allocated.
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