Below is the 2007 Sustainability Report. To view BD's 2008 Interim Report, please click here.

Welcome to BD's 2007 Citizenship Report. This web-based report provides an overview of our performance in the areas of corporate governance, economic progress, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Keeping in line with our commitment to use natural resources responsibly, we are publishing this report electronically. If you choose to print any portion of this report, please consider the environment in doing so and print responsibly.

BD’s approach to corporate citizenship is embedded in our company culture. "Helping all people live healthy lives” is our purpose. Our envisioned future is to become the organization most known for eliminating unnecessary suffering and death from disease, and in so doing, become one of the best performing companies in the world. Our Core Values are lived out everyday by our associates:

• We treat each other with respect.
• We do what is right.
• We always seek to improve.
• We accept personal responsibility.

Use the links to the left or below to learn more about citizenship at BD.

The contents and organization of this report were developed with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines. More information on the guidelines is available at the GRI website.

We want to hear from you. To provide feedback on this report or to obtain more information, please contact the BD Corporate Safety and Environmental Department at bdse@bd.com.

Updated March 2008