Prioritizing corporate responsibility
Making a difference
Everyone at Vertex is driven to make a difference in the lives of people with serious diseases. The same values that drive our search for new and transformative medicines — innovation, collaboration, fearlessness and a commitment to patients — also fuel our efforts to operate responsibly and be a good corporate citizen.
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Vertex Foundation
Supporting the patient community
We’re dedicated to developing innovative medicines for serious diseases. Our aim is to make our medicines available to as many patients as possible around the world. We continue to expand patient access to our medicines globally, and our cystic fibrosis (CF) medicines are reimbursed or accessible in more than 60 countries. We work with government agencies, policymakers, payors, patient advocacy organizations and health insurers on identifying and securing pathways to access.
Fostering a culture of innovation,
integrity and belonging
Our unique culture, which celebrates innovation and fosters a sense of belonging for our talented team, along with our core values have been foundational to Vertex’s ability to create and deliver transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. We are the most innovative, make the best decisions for patients and attract the highest caliber of talent because our workforce represents the best and brightest talent — all working toward a shared mission. Sustaining our unique culture is a collective effort, and every single Vertexian is a steward of our culture and values.
Managing our environmental footprint
We are committed to limiting our environmental impact and to operating our business in a sustainable manner. We implement a global approach that focuses on reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, conserving water, minimizing waste, adopting green chemistry practices and promoting workplace safety.
Positively impacting our communities
We take community engagement as seriously as we take our science, with a variety of programs providing employees a chance to support and engage in their local communities — whether that’s through our annual Week of Service or the Vertex Foundation Matching Gift program. We’re pleased that our employees’ impacts in their communities have been recognized, for example, by our inclusion on The Civic 50, making Vertex among the most community-minded companies in the U.S.
Our STEAM commitment
We are dedicated to inspiring and equipping the next generation of scientific leaders. We have a robust network of programs and partners to connect students directly with real-life, hands-on STEAM experiences. No matter where they are in their educational journey, we want to get students excited about STEAM early on to help them succeed in their future careers.
Grants and giving
At Vertex, giving back includes providing opportunities to support our communities through charitable giving, research awards, scholarships and sponsorships. Together, Vertex and the Vertex Foundation fund a variety of programs that support students, educate health care professionals, strengthen scientific research and fulfill unmet needs in the community.
Learn more about Vertex Foundation opportunities on its website, and explore Vertex opportunities on our Grants and Giving page:
Recognized for our corporate responsibility efforts
The Civic 50
We’re a 2024 honoree of The Civic 50, recognizing us as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S.
Boston Business Journal
Top Charitable Contributor
For the sixth year in a row Vertex made the Boston Business Journal Most Charitable Companies in Mass. list, which honors companies that promote and prioritize giving back to their communities.