Company Recognized for its Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts in Support of Communities Around the Globe

MELVILLE, N.Y., September 25, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that it has been named to FORTUNE? magazine’s "Change the World" list, an annual ranking of companies that have had a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy. Henry Schein was recognized for its innovative emergency preparedness and response strategy in support of health care professionals, systems, and communities around the world.

To help enhance disaster relief, Henry Schein has continued to leverage its expertise and extensive network of Team Schein Members, supplier partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and public-private partnerships. The Company’s approach to ensuring the timely distribution of essential health care supplies to affected areas includes:

• Donating and pre-positioning supplies (an effort supported by global supplier partners)

• Partnering with stakeholders on disaster response

• Catalyzing public-private partnerships to strengthen humanitarian response

• Supporting health care professionals

"Henry Schein’s emergency preparedness and response efforts exemplify our founding commitment to corporate citizenship," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc. "Since 1932, we have been guided by the belief that we can align our business strengths with society’s needs to effect positive change. On behalf of Team Schein, we are pleased to be named to FORTUNE? magazine’s ‘Change the World’ list along with an esteemed list of companies."

This is the fourth time Henry Schein has been named to FORTUNE? magazine’s "Change the World" list. In 2018, Henry Schein was awarded for its efforts to expand access to oral health care for underserved populations around the world; in 2020, the Company was recognized for its role as co-founder and private sector lead of the Pandemic Supply Chain Network; and in 2022, the Company was honored for advancing health equity for individuals with disabilities.

FORTUNE? magazine’s "Change the World" list celebrates companies and leaders that embrace corporate purpose and recognize how it can add value to business and society. FORTUNE? evaluates the companies by measurable social impact, business results, degree of innovation, and corporate integration. To view the entire list, please visit: https://fortune.com/change-the-world/.