At Biogen, our mission is clear: we are pioneers in neuroscience. We care deeply about making a difference and we are passionate about our commitment to patients, our employees, the environment and the communities where we live and work.
2018 CSR Report
Purpose + Impact
A Note From Our CEO
In 2018 we celebrated the 40th anniversary of Biogen – a pioneer in the independent biotechnology space. Today we remain as forward thinking and determined as our founders, whose vision for the treatment of devastating diseases has helped transform countless patient lives and set an example in medical innovation.
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Biogen Collaborates with Invitae to Offer No-Charge Genetic Testing for SMA
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We Came Together to Take a Stand for Transgender Equality and Helped ‘Yes on 3’ Win in Massachusetts
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Natural Moss Replaces 80% of Chemicals in RTP Cooling Towers
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Biogen Foundation Creates STAR, Cultivating a Coordinated ‘Ecosystem’ of Nonprofits to Promote STEM Education
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Global ‘Digital Companion’ Apps Aby and Cleo Launched to Support People Living with MS
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Human Performance’s Proactive Approach Produces Improved Safety and Quality Results
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From Theory to Practice: Our Ongoing Commitment to Green Chemistry
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In-Kind Space Donation Will Enable Food for Free to Help Feed Hungry Families
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Biogen Engages Patient Communities with the Aim of Enhancing the Early Drug Development Process
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The Six Biogen ‘Elements’ Permeate our Culture and Drive Our Mission as Pioneers in Neuroscience
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RTP Adapts Cell Culture Filters, Reduces Plastic Waste
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SPARK Video Awards Ignite Students’ Excitement About Science
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Collaborating with MIT Consortium with the Goal of Finding Faster, More Efficient Processes
About Biogen
At Biogen, our mission is clear: we are pioneers in neuroscience. Biogen discovers, develops and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases as well as related adjacencies.
Guiding Principles
Our commitment is grounded in our Code of Business Conduct (Values in Action), our Sustainability Policy and our other related policies and position statements. These principles and policies outline our focus on ethical business conduct, compliance, accountability and transparency and other topics, including: