Pursuing Alcon’s Vision for the World
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Changing lives—impacting the world one individual at a time—is integral to Alcon’s operations. We tirelessly work to expand ophthalmological and optometric care and help people with our portfolio of ocular-enhancing and sight-saving surgical, vision care, and pharmaceutical innovations. The reason: we believe everyone deserves access to quality eye care and the opportunity to see brilliantly.
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Alcon also believes everyone deserves access to essential services and resources and simultaneously recognizes that millions of people don’t. Each day, there are families and individuals, neighbors and strangers alike who experience hunger, barriers to housing, obstacles to health, and hurdles to education. So, on a dedicated day each year, Alcon unites to strengthen our commitment to service and social impact globally. We step into the communities where these individuals are and help address some of the barriers, obstacles, and hurdles they face. In doing so, we aim to strengthen cities where Alcon associates and residents can live brilliantly.
Batam, Malaysia
Each year Alcon associates come together for our annual day of global volunteerism: Alcon in Action (AiA). This year marked many milestones, including more Alcon associates than ever—over 5,300—giving time to causes in their communities for a record-breaking 15,000 hours.
Johns Creek, Georgia, U.S.
Jonathan Pullano, Marketing Manager, described AiA as his “favorite day of the year” while moving sealed nonperishables into a cardboard box. Mr. Pullano was one among more than 1,000 Alcon associates who prepared and packaged meals for families facing anxieties, confronting the trials, and fighting the effects of food insecurity. We’re proud of our teams’ efforts to make a small yet powerful impression on such a significant need by helping provide more than 110,000 meals to people around the world, from Peru to Perth, Italy to Indonesia, Cairo to Canada, and so many other countries and cities.
Sydney, Australia
Volunteering is just one part of creating meaningful change. Partnering with more than 150 organizations this year—each dedicated to reaching individuals and advancing causes that align with Alcon’s vision—has been essential to the success of AiA.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One of Alcon’s long-term partnerships is with Trinity Habitat for Humanity (Trinity Habitat), which provides essential housing solutions for families, and this year helped Alcon accomplish three of our more than 40 housing initiatives. Our most recent projects together were particularly special, not only because we celebrated 25 years of alliance with Trinity Habitat or reached the milestone of participating in 30 builds alongside them, but because the houses completed this year will be the first of Garden Springs in Fort Worth, Texas—Trinity Habitat’s inaugural neighborhood.
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Having a hand in Garden Springs, which will offer families life-changing opportunities, is enormously impactful. Alcon’s Chief Executive Officer David J. Endicott commented, “Alcon is proud to celebrate 25 years of partnering with Trinity Habitat to promote health, child development, and economic opportunity in Fort Worth—a community we’ve been a part of strengthening for more than 75 years. Alcon volunteers take great pride in helping families build an opportunity for a better life, and our participation is particularly meaningful during Alcon in Action.”
Barcelona, Spain
Health is another fundamental human necessity that isn’t guaranteed. Many people struggle with their physical and mental well-being in our own neighborhoods, and Alcon hopes to make a difference in their lives. Whether interacting with marginalized individuals or creating health kits for overlooked groups, Alcon associates eagerly serve foster children, houseless people, single mothers, and many, many other individuals. Spain’s volunteers spotlighted mental health education by starting conversations, breaking stigma, and making real change in our community, because mental wellness matters today and always.
Johor, Malaysia
Fundamental to a brighter, healthier future for all includes the next generation of associates, ophthalmologists, optometrists, patients, and others having the education needed to propel their ambitions and innovations. We recognize the importance of education and, this year, associate volunteers organized and executed 14 education-based activities, including completing seven school-improvement projects and creating more than 1,000 education supply kits.
Teltow, Germany
Alcon values giving back to our communities and making a difference in the lives of individuals. The impact our associates have in during AiA is an example of the impact Alcon hopes to make globally through our vision for the world. While we volunteer to address hunger, housing, health, and education needs on a day of worldwide volunteerism, we work to address eye care needs every day by innovating intentionally, partnering strategically, and delivering on our purpose to help the world see brilliantly in every season. Mr. Endicott shared, “Our associates’ laudable efforts are a powerful demonstration of the full meaning of helping the world see brilliantly. I’m proud of AiA, which represents only a fraction of the work going on, enterprise-wide and year-round, to pursue our vision for the world.”
Cork, Ireland
Alcon believes we can improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative eye care. Learn more about our vision for the world by visiting our Social Impact and Sustainability page and viewing Alcon’s most recent Social Impact and Sustainability Report!
