Our Commitment at Genzyme

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Our Commitment

At Genzyme we are mindful of our responsibility to all of our stakeholders, including patients, physicians, shareholders, employees and our communities. We are driven, first and always, by our commitment to patients. Genzyme exists to innovate on behalf of people with serious diseases and to meet major unmet medical needs. This commitment includes all patients, regardless of their location or financial circumstances. Genzyme has a strong presence in developing countries, where we work with physicians and governments to build sustainable health care systems and provide free medicine to patients in countries where those systems do not yet exist.

The talents, energy and determination of each Genzyme employee enable us to do this important work. We maintain an entrepreneurial culture, in which each individual has the opportunity to make important contributions. Our commitment to deliver positive results and growth includes the creation of a company that has sustainable value. We have accomplished this by diversifying our businesses, using our infrastructure to maximize performance and expanding our global reach. As we have done this, we have maintained our commitment to responsible business practices. We hold ourselves to the highest of ethical standards in all aspects of our work.

Our commitment also extends to the environment and the communities in which we operate. We believe that a combination of cash grants, employee involvement and in-kind contributions results in partnerships that have a lasting positive impact in our communities. Genzyme’s headquarters is one of the most environmentally responsible office buildings in the United States, and we are a leader in waste-reduction and recycling efforts at our sites around the world. For these and other efforts, Genzyme is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, which consists of companies that excel in economic, environmental and social performance.