Humanitarian commitment

For thirty years, sanofi-aventis' humanitarian and social commitments have been evidence of the company's profound involvement in all domains of health care.

Commitment on a human scale

Sanofi-aventis has chosen to be active in the major humanitarian and social causes because health matters. In parallel to their everyday work, the men and women of the Group have always been directly involved in various social initiatives. sanofi-aventis has been the driving force behind a number of operations to be subsequently supervised and carried out by its employees. Coordinated initiatives in all areas are brought to fruition by an impressive network of volunteers with different skills which means effective action in the field with direct involvement on the part of our employees.

In addition, the Group exploits its experience by launching novel pilot programs which are then exported to other countries.

Today, the Group's activities cover more than one hundred countries.

Sanofi-aventis is also committed to providing an account of how all funds are deployed.

Real initiatives in the service of Life

Confronted with social problems on the humanitarian level (children in distress, underprivileged populations, unemployment, etc.), the Group has always seen concrete action in such areas as part of its remit of promoting good health.

In practical terms, sanofi-aventis' humanitarian commitment involves:

• working in collaboration with both humanitarian and social non-profit-making organizations;
• mobilizing human, financial, technical and professional resources;
• establishing effective, long-term international programs:
  - refuge for the homeless with a medical service available;
  - cultural activities in hospitals with contributions from various kinds of artist;
  - medical leisure center to provide distraction and a social break for younger patients;
  - contributing to the construction of child nutrition centers.