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CEO statement: Steve Collis


It’s been more than 12 years since I had the honor and pleasure of being named CEO of AmerisourceBergen, now Cencora. In that time, the business, social, and geopolitical landscape has evolved in significant ways. These changes underscore the need and opportunity for organizations to positively engage as corporate citizens. I continue to feel deeply inspired by the increasing expectations placed on businesses to lean into actions that enable growth and drive financial strength, while also empowering a more equitable and sustainable world.

We are immensely proud of the way our organization has continued to take action to benefit the environment and society, and I think you will see that pride reflected in the fiscal year 2023 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. Our approach to ESG is a direct reflection of our purpose of being united in our responsibility to create healthier futures – a purpose that is enhanced by our recent global rebrand from AmerisourceBergen to Cencora. Becoming Cencora honors our legacy while embracing a more global, inclusive future for the organization.

Steve H. Collis, the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Cencora, speaking at a podium during a corporate event.
Steve H. Collis, the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Cencora, speaking at a podium during a corporate event.
We understand that the critical role we have at the center of the global pharmaceutical value chain translates to opportunities to advance our ESG priorities centered around purpose-driven team members, resilient and sustainable operations, and healthy customers and communities. As we reflect on our impact over the past year, we have a lot to celebrate. We continued to invest in the health, safety, and wellbeing of our 46,000 team members and reinforced our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We piloted innovative ways to reduce our carbon footprint through alternative fuel vehicles for more than 2,000 shipments and expanded the electrification of our fleets. We also continued to prioritize our business continuity and resilience planning with climate risk assessments. And, the Cencora Impact Foundation, formerly the AmerisourceBergen Foundation, stepped in to support access to medications and therapies in the face of numerous climate-related and geopolitical disasters.
Steve H. Collis, the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Cencora, speaking at a podium during a corporate event.
While we have many examples of meaningful impact to be proud of, our work to achieve our ESG priorities is ongoing. Through partnership, innovation, and most importantly – purpose – these efforts will remain at the core of everything that we do. I look forward to all that we will continue to accomplish with our valued stakeholders across the industry, because together we can and will make a positive impact on people and the planet.

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