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Scrip Award for Corporate Social Responsibility
In 2008, Genzyme was recognized for its program to discover and advance novel treatments for neglected diseases. The 2008 Scrip Award for Corporate Social Responsibility recognizes Genzyme’s collaboration with the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) to advance new treatments for Chagas disease, which is part of the Genzyme’s Humanitarian Assistance for Neglected Diseases (HAND) initiative.
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MHT Tech Citizenship Award
In 2008, Genzyme was a recipient of the Tech Citizenship award from Mass High Tech, The Journal of New England Technology. The MHT Tech Citizenship award recognizes the region's top technology companies giving back to their communities. In 2008 22 technology companies from New England were honored for their corporate philanthropy and focus on partnering with local charities.
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Globe 100’s Top Places to Work
In 2008, Genzyme was named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the debut of an employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe. Genzyme was ranked 11 out of the Top 25 large employers in Massachusetts and 45 in the overall listing. Top Places to Work recognizes the most progressive companies in the state based on employee opinions about company leadership, compensation and training, diversity/inclusion, career development, family-friendly flexibility, and values and ethics.
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The journal Science and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Top Employer
In 2008, an independent survey commissioned by the journal Science ranked Genzyme third among nearly 500 companies citing it as one of the top life-science employers of scientists in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. In addition, Genzyme was the highest ranked company in New England. This was the sixth consecutive year Genzyme has been named a “Top Employer” on this reputable survey.
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Exame/Você SA Magazine
In 2008, Genzyme was recognized as one of the best places to work in Brazil for second time by Exame / Você SA Magazine ranking third overall. The final score notes “happiness in the workplace” which is an important achievement for a relatively young company in Brazil. The Exame/Você SA award also recognizes the work that has been developed for more than one decade in Brazil by a group of very special people.
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Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes
Genzyme was recognized as a corporate sustainability leader among healthcare sector companies. Corporate Sustainability is a business approach that creates long-term shareholder value by embracing opportunities and managing risks related to economic, environmental and social developments.
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Época magazine Best Place to Work
In 2008, Genzyme was named a best place to work in Brazil by Época Magazine. More than 100 employees in Brazil responded to an optional survey conducted by the “Great Place to Work Institute” in Brazil. The company has been distinguished, in its first year of participation, as one of the best companies to train, recognize and reward its employees in Brazil.
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Top Charitable Contributor
In 2008, Genzyme was named as one of the top charitable contributors in Massachusetts awarded during the Corporate Philanthropy & Citizenship Summit by Boston Business Journal. The guiding philosophy behind the summit is to make more local businesses aware of the potential of philanthropy and civic engagement in Massachusetts. The summit counts who gives what to whom and recognizes leaders in corporate giving, not just in pure dollars, but also in terms of vision, effectiveness and passion.
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Biotechnology Heritage Award
In 2008, Henri Termeer was presented the 2008 Biotechnology Heritage Award by The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) and the Biotechnology Industry Organization during BIO’s annual international convention, in San Diego. The Biotechnology Heritage Award is presented yearly at a special ceremony during the BIO Annual International Convention to honor individuals who have contributed significantly to the growth of biotechnology through discovery, innovation, commercialization, and/or public understanding.
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Boston Business Journal Best Places to Work
In 2008, Genzyme was recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work” in Massachusetts. Genzyme was ranked 19th on the list of large companies, marking the 4th year that Genzyme has made the list since its inception in 2003. The results for Genzyme were based on survey responses from more than 950 company employees in Massachusetts. The survey asked questions related to work environment, work-life balance, job satisfaction and advancement opportunities, compensation and benefits.
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The Scientist Best Places to Work
In 2008, Genzyme was just recognized by The Scientist Magazine as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the industry. The Scientist’s sixth annual survey assessed how scientists rate the quality of their experience in their place of employment. Out of more than 200 companies, Genzyme ranked 3rd in the large company category and 19th overall.
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World’s Most Ethical Company
In 2008, for the second time, Genzyme was named one of the most ethical companies by Ethisphere magazine.
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Best Employer Belgium
In 2008, for the third time, Genzyme’s Geel facility was listed among the top 10 “Best Places to Work” in Belgium, ranking seventh among companies with less than 500 employees. In addition, Genzyme also received the Special Award for Respect, recognizing our commitment to creating a collaborative and supportive work environment within which individuals can strive towards a positive work/life balance.
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Exame magazine 250 Best Places to Work
In 2008, Genzyme was named one of the “250 Best Places to Work” in Portugal, ranking third among the top employers. Genzyme was also ranked first among the “best company to work for with less than 250 employees” and first in a category honoring the “company who better balances career with family.”
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Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in World
In 2008, for the second consecutive year, Genzyme was named one of the "Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in World" by Innovest Strategic Value Advisors. The Global 100 is an annual list of companies that most effectively manage environmental, social and corporate governance risks and opportunities. The firms on the list are chosen from the more than 1,800 publicly traded companies on the MSCI World Index.
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