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Corporate responsibility

Advancing science for more innovative care, 
empowered people and a healthier planet.

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How we make an impact

At Boston Scientific, we believe our commitment to advancing science for life comes with a responsibility to contribute to the communities in which we work and to protect the world we share. We aim to fulfill this commitment by driving innovative care, empowering people and fostering a healthier planet.

Our focus areas

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Innovative care  

Advancing science for more meaningful innovation to help people live longer, better lives.

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Empowered people

Advancing science for more opportunities to empower our people and strengthen our communities.

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Healthier planet

Advancing science for more sustainable solutions to reduce our impact on the environment.

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Performance with integrity

Our commitment to ethical business practices anchors our decisions and ability to deliver value responsibly.

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Advancing science for life

A message from our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

"Our work at Boston Scientific is about more than developing innovative technologies — it’s about advancing science for life. We are making a real difference for patients, customers and communities around the world, and I’m grateful for the dedication of our global team."

– Mike Mahoney, Chairman and CEO

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Our progress in 2024

Innovative care

44M+

patients served

~100

new products launched

$1.6B

annual R&D spend1

Empowered people

91%

of employees reported feeling proud to work at Boston Scientific

99%+

pay equity2

$89M+

contributions for medical research, fellowships, education and charitable organizations globally

Healthier planet

100%

renewable electricity at key manufacturing and distribution sites3

75%

solid, non-hazardous waste recycled4

72%

real estate independently certified for energy efficiency5

Performance with integrity

43M+

products delivered

99%+

of employees completed Code of Conduct training6

96%

of employees completed cybersecurity training6

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Stories of impact

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INNOVATIVE CARE

3 ways Boston Scientific helps patients living with cancer

Our minimally invasive tools and advanced technologies are changing how cancer is treated, enabling more precise and less disruptive care.

Learn more about our cancer treatment options
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EMPOWERED PEOPLE

3 ways leaders can create a culture of innovation

Boston Scientific co-founder John Abele knows that turning a great idea into reality requires a strong company culture.

Learn more about our culture of innovation
Our distribution center in Kerkrade, the Netherlands, has achieved more than 90% renewable energy as of 2024

HEALTHIER PLANET

Cut, convert, compensate: How we’re achieving our 2030 carbon neutrality goal

Our site in Kerkrade, the Netherlands, shows how our renewable energy strategy is paying off.

Learn more about how we're reducing our environmental impact
  1. Represents GAAP R&D expense per Annual Report on Form 10-K.
  2. Figure from 2023 results. Analysis is completed every other year. 
  3. Includes renewable electricity generated onsite (e.g., solar) and purchased electricity matched with electricity attributed to renewable sources via energy attribute certificates (EACs) purchased through the open market, purchased through an energy provider, or associated with virtual Power Purchase Agreements.
  4. Inclusive of key manufacturing and distribution sites only.
  5. Percentage of all Boston Scientific real estate (including commercial, leased and owned) that is independently certified for energy efficiency by industry leading bodies such as LEED for design and Energy Star or ISO 50001-2018 for building operations. 
  6. Excludes direct labor.