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Johnson & Johnson

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Founded in USA in 1886 by the Johnson brothers. Operations in 3 segments: Consumer Health Care, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals. Johnson & Johnson has more than 250 companies located in 60 countries, and products sold in over 175 countries.

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Johnson & Johnson
Environment CDP Climate A List
In 2018, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change Score of A.
[Source 2018][More on Climate Change]
Social CDP Water Security Score of A-
In 2018, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security Score of A-.
[Source 2018][More on Human Rights]
Environment Palm oil scorecard - WWF
This company received a score of 8 out of a possible total of 9 in the WWF Palm Oil Buyers' Scorecard 2016, which rates companies on what they are - and aren't - doing to prevent the negative environmental and social impacts of palm oil production.
[Source 2016][More on Palm Oil]
Environment Palm oil scorecard - RFUK
Ethical Consumer has ranked companies' practices and policies in relation to their palm oil sourcing for the Rainforest Foundation/Ethical Consumer palm oil campaign. This company received a 'green' rating.
[Source 2016][More on Palm Oil]
Social Access to Medicine ranking
This company received the third highest score in the Access to Medicine Index 2018, a ranking of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies on their efforts to increase access to medicine in developing countries.
[Source 2018][More on Human Rights]
Social 100% on Corporate Equality Index
This company is listed as having best practice on a report card on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality in corporate America.
[Source 2019][More on Workers Rights]
Business Ethics 68.1% in Newsweek Green Ranking 2017
This company received a score of 68.1/100 in the Newsweek Green Ranking 2017, which ranks the world's largest publicly traded companies on eight indicators covering energy, greenhouse gases, water, waste, fines and penalties, linking executive pay to sustainability targets, board-level committee oversight of environmental issues and third-party audits. Ranking methodology by Corporate Knights and HIP Investor.
[Source 2017][More on Sustainability Reporting]
Business Ethics Global 100
The Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list is an extensive data-driven corporate sustainability assessment. The ranked companies are leaders in the field of a sustainable business approach. The efficiency of a company's energy, water, CO2 and waste management is measured in relation to its total sales volume. The disclosure of that information is a pre-condition for the assessment. This company ranked #59 in the 2016 Global 100.
[Source 2016][More on Sustainability Reporting]
Business Ethics 71/100 SAM Rank
This company received a SAM Rank of 71/100 in the Pharmaceuticals category of the 2018 SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The index is based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
[Source 2018][More on Sustainability Reporting]
Environment Palm oil scorecard - Greenpeace
In 2016 Greenpeace published a report on the progress towards zero deforestation in the palm oil supply chains of several multinational companies. Companies were assessed on three criteria: responsible sourcing, transparency and industry reform. This company was rated as 'failed promises'.
[Source 2016][More on Palm Oil]
Environment Supply chain practices in China
This company received a score of 5.5/100 (retrieved 14-Feb-2018) in the Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI), a system for evaluating supply chain practices in China, particularly in regards to environmental management and water pollution. Scores are calculated using government compliance data, online monitoring data, and third-party environmental audits, as well as trends in the environmental performance of factories in the company's supply chains.
[Source 2018][More on Habitats]
Environment Palm oil sourcing
This company sources palm oil from 19 of the 25 dirty palm oil producers identified in the 2018 Greenpeace report "The Final Countdown". In addition to deforestation, the 25 individual cases in the report include evidence of exploitation and social conflicts, illegal deforestation, development without permits, plantation development in areas zoned for protection and forest fires linked to land clearance.
[Source 2018][More on Palm Oil]
Social Fined over talc dangers
In October 2016 this company lost a third straight trial over claims its talcum powder can cause ovarian cancer with a jury awarding a California woman more than $70 million, following damages verdicts of $72 million and $55 million earlier in 2016. J&J is facing another 1,700 similar lawsuits over its talcum products
[Source 2016][More on Product Safety]
Social Hip replacement lawsuits
DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of this company, has 3 hip replacement devices that have had a high failure rate, causing permanent injury to patients and requirements for revision and reconstruction surgery in a number of patients. The company has more than 7000 lawsuits pending in Federal US courts and 2000 lawsuits pending in California state courts. The company has set aside US$2b for settlements. The first lawsuits filed in state courts were settled in August 2012, awarding approximately US$200,000 to each victim.
[Source 2014][More on Product Safety]
Social Risperdal lawsuits
As a result of the effects and inappropriate marketing of its antipsychotic drug Risperdal, this company was fined US$1.2b in 2012 in the Arkansas Federal Court due to claims the company downplayed risks and that over 240,000 cases of Medicaid fraud and 4,500 deceptive practices had been caused by the manufacturers marketing activity. Also in 2012 the company settled lawsuits with 36 US states and the District of Columbia regarding improper marketing techniques, specifically for the treatment of children. The cases were settled by the payment of US$181m. Other state cases were also settled including US$327m in South Carolina, US$258m in Louisiana and US$158m in Texas. The company continues to face hundreds of lawsuits regarding Risperdal.
[Source 2012][More on Irresponsible Marketing]
Social Fined over talc dangers
In July 2018 this company was ordered to pay a record US$4.69 billion to 22 women in the US who alleged the company's talc-based products contained asbestos and caused them to develop ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson is currently battling around 9000 talc cases.
[Source 2018][More on Product Safety]
Social Healthcare fraud
In 2013, in one of the largest health care fraud settlements in US history, Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay more than $2.2 billion to resolve criminal and civil liability arising from allegations relating to the prescription drugs Risperdal, Invega and Natrecor, including promotion for uses not approved as safe and effective by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and payment of kickbacks to physicians and to the nation's largest long-term care pharmacy provider.
[Source 2013][More on Irresponsible Marketing]
Animals Animal Testing
This company appears on PETA's (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, USA) 'Companies That Do Test On Animals' list, signifying that they manufacture products that are tested on animals at some stage of development.
[Source 2018][More on Animal Testing]
Social Topamax lawsuits
In 2010, Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ortho-McNeil pleaded guilty to illegally promoting Topamax and agreed to pay a $6.14 million fine. That year, its affiliate, Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, also agreed to pay $75.37 million to resolve similar allegations under the federal False Claims Act. Topamax has been linked to birth defects. In 2013 juries awarded $4 million to one family and $11 million to another over birth defects. More court cases and pending.
[Source 2013][More on Irresponsible marketing]
Social Fined for its part in opioid crisis in USA
In 2019 this company was ordered by a US judge to pay US$572 million for its part in the opioid addiction crisis in Oklahoma, USA. Judge Thad Balkman said that J&J has became a "public nuisance" in promoting the addictive prescription painkillers to consumers in the state.
[Source 2019][More on Irresponsible marketing]
Business Ethics Tax dodging
A 2018 report by Oxfam shows that four pharmaceutical corporations, including this one, systematically hide their profits in overseas tax havens. This activity could deprive developing countries of more than $100 million every year. These corporations deploy massive influencing operations to rig the rules in their favor and give their damaging behavior a veneer of legitimacy. Tax dodging, high prices, and influence peddling by drug companies exacerbate the yawning gap between rich and poor, between men and women, and between advanced economies and developing ones.
[Source 2018][More on Finance]
Business Ethics Price fixing in France
In Dec 2014 this company and 12 other consumer goods firms were fined a total of 951m euros by the French competition watchdog for price fixing in supermarkets. The regulator said the companies colluded on price increases between 2003 and 2006.
[Source 2014][More on Governance]
Social Action on Darfur
Identified in 'The Big Chill: Too Scared to Speak' report which identified Chinese Olympic Sponsors response to Darfur crisis in Sudan. Received a D-. These companies received a grade slightly higher than outright failure because they met with the campaign.
[Source 2008][More on Human Rights]
Social Irresponsible marketing
In 1990, Johnson & Johnson were criticised for their marketing of Imodium anti-diarrhoea drops to children in Pakistan. According to J&J, the drops were given to 19 infants. There were side effects as a result of serious overdosing in these cases and six of these children died. Johnson & Johnson withdrew the drops from the Pakistan in March 1990 and undertook to withdraw them in other Third World countries. (Noted here as 'additional information only' due to age of report).
[Source 1990][More on Irresponsible Marketing]
Business Ethics Price fixing in USA
In Dec 2010 Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay US$52 million in damages and penalties after a Pennsylvania judge found the pharmaceutical company falsely reported the prices of its drugs. Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to repay more than $45 million to Medicaid and the PACE prescription drug program for senior citizens, along with more than $6.5 million in civil penalties. [Listed under Information due to age of court finding]
[Source 2010][More on Governance]
Business Ethics Excessive CEO pay
As You Sow's 2019 report, 'The 100 Most Overpaid CEOs', reveals the 100 most overpaid CEOs from USA's 500 largest public companies (as determined by the S&P 500 list). This company's CEO, Alex Gorsky came in at number 33 on the list, having been paid US$29,802,564 in 2018. According to the report, "Most CEOs have come to be grossly overpaid, and that overpayment is harmful to the companies, the shareholders, the customers, the other employees, the economy, and society as a whole."
[Source 2019][More on Finance]
Environment Plastics Commitment signatory
This company is a signatory to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, whose goal is to eliminate plastic pollution at its source.
[Source 2019][More on Oceans]
Environment Green Power Partner
This company is listed on the EPA Green Power Partnership website (USA), as using renewable energy for 7% of its electricity use at four California facilities in the USA.
[Source 2016][More on Climate Change]
Environment Climate action commitments
As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to the following climate action initiatives: commit to 100% renewable power.
[Source 2017][More on Climate Change]
Social Commitment to remove toxics
Following pressure from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, Johnson & Johnson announced in August 2012 that it will remove carcinogens and other toxic chemicals from its baby and adult products globally by the end of 2015. It will reformulate its hundreds of cosmetics and personal care products in all the markets it serves in 57 countries around the world.
[Source 2012][More on Product Safety]
Social Workforce diversity
This company was recognised as a leading organisation in the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index. Participants are scored on three areas: Best practices in recruitment, retention and advancement of people from under-represented groups - women, racial/ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people; creating an inclusive culture through leadership, accountability, communications and employee engagement; and transparency in willingness to share workforce demographic data.
[Source 2018][More on Workers Rights]
Social Mum-friendly employer
This company was named in the Top 10 of Working Mother's 100 Best Companies 2018 for being a mum-friendly employer. Listed companies help working parents succeed at home and at work by providing expanded parental leaves, more flexibility with work hours, assistance for special needs, and opportunities for career development.
[Source 2018][More on Workers Rights]
Business Ethics Previous GFTN participant
This company was a participant in WWF's Global Forest and Trade Network (GFTN), which seeks to mainstream the principles of responsible forest management and sustainable trade throughout the global forest products industry, by providing technical assistance and fostering linkages between committed companies. Independent forest certification is a key tool in this process.
[Source 2019][More on Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives]
Business Ethics How2Recycle member
This company is a member of How2Recycle. The How2Recycle Label is a voluntary, standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. Companies must be a member of the program to use the How2Recycle Label.
[Source 2017][More on Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives]
Business Ethics Charitable contributions
Johnson & Johnson generously donated to tsunami relief efforts in Asia and gave $10 million to help the September 11, 2001, victims.
[Source x][More on Finance]
Business Ethics Sustainable Brands member
This company is a Bronze Member of the Sustainable Brands Network, the leading peer to peer, learning and networking group designed to support brands in meeting their sustainability goals and ultimately become those leaders of the next sustainable economy.
[Source 2018][More on Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives]
Business Ethics GC3 member (Green Chemistry)
This company is a member of the Green Chemistry and Commerce Council (GC3), a business-to-business forum that advances the application of green chemistry and design for environment across supply chains. It provides an open forum for cross-sectoral collaboration to share information and experiences about the challenges to and opportunities for safer chemicals and products.
[Source 2019][More on Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives]
Business Ethics Responsible Minerals Initiative member
This company is a member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (formerly the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative), which helps companies address conflict minerals issues in their supply chains. The RMI provides information on conflict-free smelters and refiners, common tools to gather sourcing information, and forums for exchanging best practices on addressing conflict minerals. Membership is open to companies that use or transact in tantalum, tin, tungsten or gold (3TG). Founded in 2008 by members of the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative.
[Source 2019][More on Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives]
Business Ethics Sustainability Consortium member
This company is a member of The Sustainability Consortium, an organization of diverse global participants that work collaboratively to build a scientific foundation that drives innovation to improve consumer product sustainability. They develop transparent methodologies, tools, and strategies to drive a new generation of products and supply networks that address environmental, social, and economic imperatives.
[Source 2019][More on Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives]
Environment Commitment to zero deforestation 3/5
The Forest 500 identifies, ranks, and tracks the governments, companies and financial institutions worldwide that together could virtually eradicate tropical deforestation. Rankings are based on their public policies and commitments and potential impacts on tropical forests in the context of forest risk commodities (palm oil, soya, beef, leather, timber, and pulp and paper). This company received a score of 3/5.
[Source 2018][More on Forests]
Environment Microbeads scorecard
In 2016 Greenpeace East Asia ranked the world's 30 biggest personal care companies on their commitment to eliminating microbeads from their personal care products. The scorecard was based on four main criteria: commitment & transparency, definition, deadline and global application. This company was ranked as 'getting there'. Microbeads are not retained by wastewater treatment and end up in the ocean where they are a threat to the marine environment.
[Source 2016][More on Oceans]
Environment Use of plastic microbeads
This company uses microbeads in some of its personal care products, but have indicated it will replace them in a given timeframe or adapt the products accordingly. These particles are not retained by wastewater treatment so end up in the ocean. While microplastics aren't thought to be a health hazard to consumers, they are a threat to the marine environment.
[Source 2014][More on Oceans]
Environment CDP Forests Score of C
In 2018, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts towards removing commodity-driven deforestation and forest degradation from its direct operations and supply chains. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Forests Score of C.
[Source 2018][More on Forests]
Social Conflict minerals rating
As You Sow's 2018 report, Mining the Disclosures, is a deep analysis of 206 companies' human rights performance in relation to sourcing conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This company's score was above 50% (Adequate).
[Source 2018][More on Human Rights]
Information Corporate Rap Sheet
The Corporate Research Project's Corporate Rap Sheets are dossiers summarising the most significant crimes, violations and other questionable activities of the world's largest and most controversial companies. Follow link to see this company's Corporate Rap Sheet. "Scandals involving tainted and deficient products have forced the company to pay out several billion dollars in civil settlements and criminal fines."
[Source 2018]
Information OpenSecrets.org profile
OpenSecrets.org tracks the influence of money on U.S. politics, and how that money affects policy and citizens' lives. Follow link to see this company's record of political donations, lobbying, outside spending and more.
[Source 2014]

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Company Details

Company Structure Public company
Revenue US$81.6 billion in 2018
# Employees 134,000 in 2018
Subsidiaries Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd
Vogue International

Contact Details

Address New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Website www.jnj.com

Products / Brands

Johnson & Johnson Pacific
Agarol Laxatives
Aveeno Skin Care
Aveeno Bodywash/Shower Gel
Aveeno Baby Toiletries
Band Aid Bandages
Benadryl Cold & Flu
Carefree Feminine Hygiene
Clean & Clear Skin Care
Codral Cold & Flu
Compeed Foot Care
Compeed Lip Care
Desitin Baby Toiletries
First Aid Bandages
Gamophen Soap
Imodium Digestive Care
Johnson's Baby Toiletries
Johnson's Cotton Buds/Balls
Johnson's Shampoo
Johnson's Skin Care
Johnson's Tanning Lotions
Johnson's Bodywash/Shower Gel
Johnson's Baby Wipes
Listerine Mouthwash
Meds Feminine Hygiene
Mylanta Digestive Care
Neutrogena Shampoo
Neutrogena Skin Care
Neutrogena Tanning Lotions
Neutrogena Sunscreen
Nicorette Quit Smoking
Petite Planet Baby Toiletries
Stayfree Feminine Hygiene
Sudafed Cold & Flu
Visine Eye & Ear Care
Zyrtec Cold & Flu

Vogue International
FX Shampoo
Maui Moisture Shampoo
OGX Shampoo

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Johnson & Johnson buys Pfizer healthcare division
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