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At West, we are committed to safeguarding the health and safety of the millions of patients who use our products every day. This commitment is anchored in our Core Value of Leadership in Quality, which ensures we never compromise on quality because we know that patients are counting on us.

The health and safety of our team members has always been West’s top priority. This mindset is supported by our Board of Directors and is led by our President and CEO, Eric Green, who often reiterates his belief that “one incident is one too many.”

West’s top priority is delivering high-quality products that meet the exact product specifications and quality standards customers require and expect in the interest of patient safety. This focus on quality includes excellence in manufacturing, scientific and technical expertise, and management. At the manufacturing level, this means producing clean, sterile, high-quality components to minimize disruptions to the supply chain and bringing safe, effective drug products to the market—and to the patient—quickly and efficiently.

For many years, West has targeted its philanthropic efforts to support charities focused on children, people with disabilities, healthcare and education, with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) — all within the communities in which our team members live and work. The Company’s giving strategy focuses on three elements: Corporate Giving through direct charitable gifts made by West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.; the Herman O. West Foundation, an independently managed 501(c)(3) entity, which awards scholarships and matching gifts; and West without Borders*, our team member-led giving program.

Responsible business practices are essential to fulfilling West’s mission of helping people live healthier lives. Our corporate values are at the foundation of our culture, and we hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of quality, integrity and respect – for our team members, customers and the patients we serve.

Although Corporate Responsibility is often most thought of as caring for the environment and giving back to local communities, we firmly believe that it also means taking responsibility for the health and safety of our team members, contractors and visitors, and working to safeguard them against work-related accidents and illnesses. It is West’s policy to comply with all applicable health and safety laws and regulations, and we are committed to designing and operating our facilities to provide a healthy and safe workplace.