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EUROPEAN ACADEMY FOR BUSINESS
IN SOCIETY: EDUCATING THE NEXT
GENERATION OF BUSINESS LEADERS
Johnson & Johnson supports efforts
that help others understand how
corporate efforts in communities
around the world can educate, inform,
and inspire.
As a founding partner of the
European Academy of Business in
Society (EABIS), Johnson & Johnson
plays a vital role in helping EABIS
Europe’s leading network of companies
and business schools integrate corporate
social responsibility (CSR) into
mainstream business theory and
practice. The work of EABIS is helping
to change the business landscape
throughout Europe by placing CSR
at the forefront of business activity
and conscience. This work benefits
VOLUNTEERISM
Johnson & Johnson supports volunteer
initiatives inspired by Our Credo
commitment to improve the quality of
life in communities where we live and
work. These are just a few examples
of volunteer efforts of our employees
around the world.
AFRICA
HEALING THE SICK IN KENYA
Stephen Mburu, regional sales manager
for Johnson & Johnson Professional
Export based in East Africa, is also a
certified operating room nurse. He
volunteered his expertise and passion for
helping others at a free medical camp
in Lomut, an underserved area in Kenya.
The medical camp treated 900 patients
suffering from malaria, intestinal
parasites, and infections. The camp also
distributed mosquito nets to pregnant
mothers, young children, and the elderly.
ASIA-PACIFIC
CONTRIBUTIONS AMBASSADOR IN
KOREA
In November 2007, 14 Johnson & Johnson
employees were named the first
“Ambassadors” of the Asia-Pacific
Contributions Committee (APCC). For
one year, the Ambassadors share their
passion for philanthropic causes with colleagues,
family, and friends. Additionally,
LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY, VOLUNTEERISM, & DISASTER RELIEF
communities throughout Europe and
other parts of the world.
EABIS is uniquely positioned to
demonstrate the benefits of CSR, conduct
original research, and share best
practices. Each year, EABIS holds a
conference that provides a forum to
share the newest information in the
field. A key element of this conference
is the annual Education and Training
Exchange, an interactive forum
bringing together business, academia,
community leaders, and others.
Johnson & Johnson supported the
2007 Exchange, which focused on
executive education, in-company training,
and the changing role of business
in society. The topics addressed the
growing demand for “responsible”
executive knowledge, learning, and
new best practices in CSR.
Contributions Ambassador – Korea
Johnson & Johnson made donations
to a nonprofit organization of each
honoree’s choice. Mr. Soon Joong Kim,
APCC Ambassador for Korea, national
sales manager, Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Breastcare, is an advocate for early
diagnosis of breast cancer. His efforts
helped to provide free mammograms
to nearly 15,000 underserved women
in South Korea.
EUROPE
HELPING LOCAL CHILDREN IN
SCOTLAND
The Livingston Village Children’s Gala
held in June 2007 at Johnson & Johnson
Medical’s Kirkton Campus in Scotland
was more than just fun and games.
Employees volunteered their time to
organize the free event, which provided
a venue for several local charities to raise
funds during the festival. The event
was an opportunity for employees and
their families as well as members of the
community to support local causes.
LATIN AMERICA
“ACTS OF THE HEART” IN COLOMBIA
Employees of Janssen-Cilag,
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, and
Johnson & Johnson Medical in
Colombia participate in a volunteer
employee program “Actos de
Corazón,” or “Acts of the Heart.”
Since the program began, 120 employees
from the three companies have
volunteered their time and money on
various community projects in the
country. Each employee receives a
“Social Responsibility Day” to participate
in philanthropic activities at
local organizations. One such effort
benefited 200 local children.
NORTH AMERICA
VOLUNTEERISM IN THE UNITED STATES
An online volunteer resource was
launched in 2007 for employees at
several Johnson & Johnson companies,
including LifeScan, Inc.; Centocor,
Inc.; Ethicon, Inc.; Johnson & Johnson
Consumer Companies; Janssen;
and Johnson & Johnson World
Headquarters. This resource helps
employees find local volunteer
opportunities that match their
interests. The internal Web site is
tailored to each company’s location
and also provides access to the
Johnson & Johnson Matching Gifts
and Volunteer Support Programs.
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