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Showing purpose with purple 💜 Teams in Australia and New Zealand dressed in violet and made donations for ‘Wear It Purple’ Day, which promotes awareness of young people’s LGBTQI+ experiences and the importance of allyship. As part of the day, employees recorded a podcast, where two members of our PRIDE Employee Inclusion Group discussed inclusivity and role models in the workplace. We strive to create a culture of belonging where all employees can bring their full selves and best ideas.
Our support of green transport is making a buzz in Costa Rica. The ‘Leaders in Economic Electrification’ award from the country’s national electricity supplier, ICE, celebrates our active promotion of renewable energy through our recent project to install chargers for electric vehicles at our Costa Rica facility. Costa Rica aims to be a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 and more than 95% of Costa Rica’s national energy mix is from renewable sources. We’re delighted with the award and will continue to support the sustainability goals of countries we operate in.
Winners and nominees of the Prix Galien represent landmark achievements in the field of technology...so we're delighted to see our CORI Surgical System secure a prestigious nomination. As our digital joint replacement technology continues to evolve, this recognition underscores the power of innovation and the strength of our commitment to help patients live a Life Unlimited.
Embracing wellness in the workplace, Pune Center recently hosted a rejuvenating yoga session for its employees. The event was a resounding success, promoting not only physical well-being but also mental clarity and emotional balance. The session, led by an expert instructor provided a much-needed break from the daily grind, offering techniques that employees can integrate into their daily routines for stress relief and improved focus. We're committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. 🧘♂️🌿
Time to pack a bag! Over 30 volunteers from Smith+Nephew Memphis filled backpacks at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare for young people in the area. We were pleased to join other local organisations to fill 2,000 backpacks containing school essentials such as glue sticks, pencils and notebooks, helping families get ready for the next school year.
Across the world, our teams have been getting behind the players we have supported at this year's Wimbledon, embracing some of the iconic championship's traditions and most importantly, having some fun with it. Together.
Introducing our Orthopaedics for All initiative - a global advisory board established to amplify diversity by building equity, breaking bias, and inspiring inclusion for individuals wishing to pursue a career in orthopaedic surgery. We recently partnered with @perryinitiative to host forty female high school students at Wake Forest School of Medicine to explore hands-on surgery modules and receive mentorship from women surgeons and engineers. The Perry Initiative inspires young women to be leaders in orthopaedic surgery and engineering by partnering with medical centers, universities and high schools across the US.
We’re pleased to retain our status on the FTSE4Good Index Series for 2024 🌳 The FTSE4Good Index Series measures the performance of companies’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. It’s used to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products. Evaluations are based on areas such as Corporate Governance, Health & Safety, Anti-Corruption and Climate Change.
Congratulations to our 2024 TEK Award winners! Our annual Technical Excellence and Knowledge awards celebrate innovation and experience in our Research & Development department. This year’s winners have been recognized for pushing boundaries and taking new approaches to deliver the best outcomes for patients and help them to live their lives unlimited. Our R&D team is hiring! Find out more about working at Smith+Nephew at the link below.
Curious. Tenacious. Courageous. On International Women in Engineering Day, we celebrated our female engineering colleagues for the pivotal role they play in developing and delivering products, systems and solutions that help to take the limits off living for millions of patients around the world. Find out more about working at Smith+Nephew at the link below.
