Business & Citizenship
It is imperative to live and work to make a difference, to make things better, even the smallest things. We strive to give full consideration to the rights and interests of others. No business is successful, even if it flourishes, in a society that does not care for or about its people.
Board of Directors Message:
We believe that good citizenship is embodied in every aspect of our business, including the products we make and how we market them. It is reflected in how we advance technology for the betterment of discovery, how we ensure a safe workplace, how we utilize natural resources, how we hire, develop and treat our employees and more. We view our commitment to global citizenship not only as a business responsibility, but also as an opportunity to improve lives around the world.
We’ve committed ourselves to making difference, and we’ve approached that commitment with the same determination with which we pursue all our business goals. We realize our company, our society and our planet cannot thrive over the long term without a full commitment towards good stewardship. That’s why citizenship is central to our business strategy. We intend for our company to continue playing a lead role in data acquisition 20 years from now – we know, without question, that this means being a leader in citizenship today.
Kindly,
Michael Macknight
Tony Macknight
Graham Milliken
Responsible Business Practices:
Profound changes are taking place around the globe today with large implications for the world of business. We’re seeing extraordinary energy around issues confronting society and the environment; and we see companies taking the lead as they embrace changing priorities and expectations as opportunities to inspire, improve and grow their businesses. We find it invigorating that society is demanding more of business enterprises today, and we’re energized to meet and extend these new standards. We view citizenship as a matter of competitiveness and business discipline. Citizenship principles and standards help our company successfully and responsibly fulfill its role in society. They are inseparable from our business and are integrated into our thinking and our actions.
