Our Healthy Purpose™initiatives contribute to ensuringfood security and fostering the human-animal bond.Here are some examples of our collaborations andcommitments across Europe.
How We Make a Difference
Our two focuses for our initiatives align with our foundational beliefs and our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life.
We engage employees
We connect with our communities
We provide global, sustainable solutions
We advance our unique vision
We know that our vision is best realized in collaboration with others. This is why we work alongside select global non-profits to achieve a bigger purpose.
Managing Animal Health and Acaricides for a Better Africa (MAHABA)
MAHABA (Managing Animal Health and Acaricides for a Better Africa) is Elanco’s second shared value initiative and aims to support small-scale producers in Nigeria and Uganda by defining and implementing strategies to effectively manage tick infestations in cattle.
Global Day of Purpose in Europe
Global Day of Purpose is Elanco’s annual volunteer day. Weencourage employees to join local causes and charities tomake a positive impact. Our annual volunteer day provideseveryone at Elanco with an opportunity to give back to thecommunities in which we operate.
Dejemos Huella – Let’s leave a footprint!
We have been working with partners acrossSpain to promote responsible ownership,adoption and non-abandonment and supportof animal-assisted intervention programs formore than 20 years.
My #MuddyDogChallenge
Since 2019, Elanco in UK has beenpartnering withBatterseato support theMuddy Dog Challengeall acrossthe UK.Battersea helps rescue cats and dogs inneed of help. Our joint vision is that everydog and cat should live in a home wherethey are treated with love, care and respect.
Supporting assistance dogs in France
In France, we have developed a partnership with the Handi-Chiens association, who train and offer assistance dogs to people with disabilities. Together, we empower people in need to achieve greater independence, regain confidence and be happier.
Running for charity
Elanco colleagues in France set up the fundraiser projects"LesFouléesde laFaim" (Run Against Hunger) and "LesFouléesdes 4Pattes" (Support Service Dogs). Everyyear, they organize charity runs for employees orcustomers. Elanco France matches participant donationswith 1 Euro per kilometer to select local charityorganizations. Since 2020, employee donations areadditionally matched 1:1 by the Elanco Foundation!
Sponsoring therapy dogs in Netherlands
For many years, Elanco teams in Belgium and theNetherlands have been supporting the local charity“AssistentiehondNederland” to sponsor training ofdifferent types of therapy and assistance dogs. Inaddition, our local employees have joined theorganization during our annual Day of Purpose to helpclean dog shelters, walk dogs and learn about dogtraining.
Food for people in need in Italy
In Italy, Elanco colleagues are invested in breaking thecycle of hunger. That’s why they support differentorganizations, providing meat to the Caritas Fiorentinacanteen and organizing charity runs to raise money for theItalian Food Bank ”BancoAlimentare". In 2021,colleagues donated more than 2,000 meals – four timesmore thanin previous years.
Antibiotic Stewardship
We are actively involved in shaping science-based recommendations on responsible antibiotic use, animal welfare, and the long-term sustainability of the food system.
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