Sustainability

Investing in science-backed solutions that make a real and meaningful impact in protecting and preserving the future of our planet.

Our Commitment to Improving the Health of the World

There’s an undeniable interconnection between the health and lifecycle of animals, humans and our shared environment. We’re committed to being good partners and stewards in ensuring a sustainable and healthy planet.

Merck Animal Health is focused on advancing important initiatives to improve environmental sustainability in the following areas:

Products and Packaging/Supply Chain
Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
Waste and Water
Animal Health and Welfare

Supporting a Sustainable Food Supply

We’re committed to helping create a sustainable, affordable and safe food supply through the protection of animal health. We continue to invest in strategic, interconnected solutions aimed at changing how the industry feeds the world more sustainably – both now and for generations to come.

Our Products

Our portfolio of Animal Health products and services is focused on helping farmers keep their livestock healthy and productive. Targeted intervention with vaccines, anti-parasitic medicines, anti-infectives and other veterinary medicines and services helps protect the health and well-being of animals and preserves a sustainable food supply.

Turn Trays into Trees

Since 2016, Merck Animal Health has partnered with WeForest for a tree planting initiative that changes the lives of local communities, creates jobs, restores soil and water and protects wildlife.

126+

hectares of forest brought under restoration

210K

trees grown across three continents

220

households benefited in various ways from livelihood activities and agroforestry

With our customers’ support through Sphereon® purchases, WeForest has driven significant and long-term positive changes that have impacted the environment and lives.

Stable and Varied Income
WeForest offers training and support to local farmers, equipping the community with the skills to take care of their natural resources and capital.
Empowering Women
Women in impacted communities have initiated their success with micro-businesses such as tree nurseries, community-managed beekeeping and honey production.
Environmental Regeneration and Enhanced Food Security
Natural regeneration gives local communities better food security and access to timber and other natural resources.

Join us in our mission to create a greener future.

Together, we can make a tangible and meaningful impact on the environment and the well-being of animals, while providing support to families, empowering women and creating job opportunities.

In addition to our partnership with WeForest, our dedicated team and customers are also actively planting trees in various locations to help restore forests and combat climate change.

Every tree planted is a step toward a sustainable future.
Together, we’re turning trays into trees, fostering healthier ecosystems, and ensuring a greener planet.