Corporate responsibility

Celebrating 10 years of annual reporting: highlighting Our Purpose in action.

Watch Our Purpose in action to see how Cencora creates measurable impact for patients, customers and communities globally.

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Cencora's approach to corporate responsibility

At Cencora, our commitment to creating healthier futures unites us and serves as the cornerstone of our global corporate responsibility impact strategy. By fulfilling this purpose, we enhance healthcare access and contribute to positive patient outcomes, which is why we integrate our corporate responsibility initiatives throughout our operations.
 
Our Corporate Responsibility team works collaboratively, engaging leaders throughout the organization to elevate our priorities and drive impactful initiatives. By aligning our business strategy with our purpose and corporate responsibility goals, we strengthen our role as a trusted partner for stakeholders, foster innovation within the pharmaceutical supply chain, and cultivate a supportive culture where every team member feels valued and empowered to thrive. This holistic approach extends to the companies we acquire, ensuring that our commitment to corporate responsibility resonates throughout our entire enterprise.

Impact pillars

We have articulated our commitment to corporate responsibility topics through three key impact pillars that guide our focus.

People

Purpose-driven team members

We put people first by collaborating openly across our organization to foster an engaged work environment and uphold high ethical and compliance standards.

Business and community

Healthy communities

We aim to broaden access to healthcare and accelerate health outcomes in communities and for our customers around the world.

Environment

Resilient and sustainable operations

We operate responsibly at the center of the human and animal health pharmaceutical supply chain, enabling the safe, efficient, and responsible delivery of lifesaving medications and healthcare services.

A call to action 

“Let’s create the future, together. With Cencora at the center of healthcare, the opportunities ahead are exciting. The future of healthcare depends on collaboration. No single organization can effectively solve the challenges, or maximize the opportunities, alone. That’s why we’re inviting you—our partners, team members, and future collaborators—to join us in building a healthier, more sustainable world. Together, we can amplify our impact, innovate for the future, and create meaningful change for generations to come. Thank you to everyone who has already joined us on this journey. Your partnership and dedication inspire us every day. We’re excited to build on our momentum and widen our reach to see what we can accomplish— together.”
 
Barbra Anderson
Vice President, Global Corporate Responsibility, Cencora
Program Officer, Cencora Impact Foundation

A message from our CEO 

“Corporate responsibility is not a once-a-year exercise for Cencora. It’s an ongoing, intentional prioritization to do what’s right and do it well. As you read about the progress we’ve made, it sets a clear foundation for the work ahead and the impact we can make when we stay true to our purpose.”
 
Robert P. Mauch Pharm.D., Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Cencora

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