WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ: Pharmaceutical giant Merck increased its total giving to $1.2 billion in 2010, up from $923 million the prior year, via philanthropic programs focused on health, education, and community involvement, according to its 2010 global corporate responsibility report.
Merck also reported that its facilities recycled and refused 277 million gallons of water last year. In addition, the company reduced its lost-time injury rate by 22%.
Merck released the 2010 version of the report today, emphasizing a new set of ...