PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Varian (NYSE: VAR),
global leader in radiotherapy treatments systems and software, is
announcing the publication of its annual Sustainability Report,
detailing the company's policies and achievements in extending
access to cancer care, protecting resources, and helping to save
lives. The Varian 2017 Sustainability Report has been produced as
part of a wider company effort to continually improve
sustainability performance and transparency. Varian's 2017
Sustainability Report is available to download at
https://www.varian.com/about-varian/citizenship
"This is a company that utilizes its resources and talent to
help people everywhere in the world," said Dow Wilson, Varian's
chief executive officer. "Sustainability for us is extending
access to quality healthcare, delivering safe and effective
products, and having a beneficial impact on the communities where
we operate."
"We have made a commitment to produce annual updates so we could
measure our achievements against defined sustainability goals,"
added Wilson. "This effort involves the close participation of
senior leaders from all divisions, key geographies, and core
functions."
Varian's new Halcyon™ treatment system is highlighted
in the report for its ability to extend affordable, accessible,
high quality care globally while emphasizing sustainability through
innovative design. The report also spotlights ongoing reductions in
electricity and gas consumption, along with progress towards
greenhouse gas emission reduction goals.
The report outlines the governance structure that determines
Varian's sustainability activities and measures performance against
goals stated in its inaugural report. Based on
internationally-recognized GRI (global reporting initiative)
parameters, this year's report has been prepared in accordance with
the new GRI Standards.
About Varian Medical Systems
Varian Medical Systems
focuses energy on saving lives and is the world's leading
manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating and
managing cancer. Headquartered in Palo
Alto, California, Varian employs approximately 6,600 people
around the world. For more information, visit
http://www.varian.com and follow @VarianMedSys on Twitter.
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