Celebrating 10 years of Triple Bottom Line 10 years ago, Novo Nordisk’s shareholders voted to amend the company’s Articles of Association (the company’s bylaws) to include financial, social and environmental responsibility as part of Novo Nordisk’s objectives. This is our Triple Bottom Line (TBL). In 2014 Novo Nordisk celebrated this important milestone by asking its employees to nominate colleagues for their work with TBL. This is an extract from our colleague nominations.
Diabetes care in Vietnam A short time after Jay was appointed general manager in Vietnam in 2012, Novo Nordisk Vietnam signed an agreement with the Vietnamese Ministry of Health in the presence of the Danish Prime Minister and the Minister of Health of Vietnam. The agreement committed Novo Nordisk Vietnam to partnering with the Ministry of Health of Vietnam and leading hospitals across the country to roll out the Vietnam
Diabetes Care Program addressing key diabetes challenges in the country. Oneand-a-half years after Jay started, the affiliate became the leading diabetes care company in Vietnam – a position the company has maintained. Jay’s approach to running the Vietnamese operations is impressive. He addresses the social responsibility of a diabetes care company in a country where the increasing burden of diabetes and its impact on economic growth is significant. At the same time he has ensured that as the business grows, it embodies the TBL principle •
JAYAGOVINDAN THYAGARAJAN General manager Vietnam
Tough job in Iran and Iraq
A RESPONSIBLE CULTURE
Ghobad has proven his strong TBL mind-set again and again in very difficult situations. In his previous job while he was a general manager in Iran and Iraq, Ghobad built very successful affiliates from the ground, benefiting patients while also creating jobs in areas of conflict. He has also been
involved in a project in Iraq which will pave the way for a partnership between the Ministry of Health and Novo Nordisk. The highly dedicated employees he has hired will secure the sustainability of Novo Nordisk’s operations and benefit the patients in these countries for many years to come •
GHOBAD SHAHBAZI Project director Business Area Gulf India and Egypt/International Operations
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