Emergency management
The Novartis Policy on Corporate Citizenship clearly states that the health and safety of employees, neighbors, customers, consumers and all others affected by our business activities have priority in all our actions. To live up to this promise, even in the event of an emergency, a major element of our risk management strategy is the Novartis Emergency Management (NEM) system. NEM is a compulsory, uniform system that ensures internal emergency reporting and decision-making structures and procedures throughout the whole Group.
To enhance preparedness, Novartis has developed a unique tool, the NEMplan, to support teams in dealing with emergencies, and to ensure adequate and efficient responses. NEM teams on all levels are required to maintain their readiness and skills by the means of training and drills. As part of the overall global process, prepared NEMplans covering dedicated scenarios are made available to the teams.
The NEM system ensures that we are fully prepared for various emergency scenarios, and will allow us to further enhance sustainability through professional risk management.
Learn more on the Novartis risk management strategy
