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Fresenius Medical Care North America is a company committed to improving lives, whether it’s the lives of our patients, our professionals or the people who live in our communities. Our proud history of giving back to the communities we serve and caring for the environment has made us well known not only for excellence in patient care, but also for our contributions to the world in which we live. As a leader in renal care products and services, FMCNA’s commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility is something very close to our heart. Ranked among Forbes’ “Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations” in 2009, our parent company, Fresenius Medical Care AG, has set the standard for our industry. Among numerous other awards, we were named to 2008’s “World’s Most Ethical Companies” list by Ethisphere magazine, the leading authority on ethical business practices. Our continued growth and stability outlook are the results of our integrity, ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship and unwavering mission to touch the lives of as many people as possible each and every day.

Corporate Citizenship & Community Involvement Programs

Haitian Disaster Relief with Kidney Community Emergency Response (2010)
Donated and delivered nearly $200,000 in supplies and products to Haitian earthquake victims.

Shad Ireland 4,000 Mile “What Inspires You?” Bike Tour (2008)
Company spokesperson and dialysis patient Shad Ireland completes 4,000-mile bike tour from L.A. to D.C., educating and inspiring patients along the way.

The National Kidney Foundation® (2008)
Received the 2008 Gift of Life Award for Outstanding Corporate Partner for sponsoring the 2008 Boston Kidney Walk.

The National Kidney Foundation® of Utah and Idaho (2008)
Raised $50,000 to help needy dialysis patients travel to and from treatments.

Camp Independence (2008)
Donated supplies and medical care to weeklong summer camp for children and adolescents diagnosed with kidney disease or who have solid organ transplants.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) (2008)
Sponsored 8th Annual Tee Off For A Cure Golf Tournament.

FMCNA Responds to Hurricanes Ike and Gustav on Texas Coast (2008)
Provided 4,000 gallons of gas for staff, 300 home generators, and 100 support staff to deliver immediate treatment to patients and reopen clinics.

Commercial Support Services (Contra Costa ARC Program)
Partnered with our Walnut Creek manufacturing site to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving their highest level of personal independence and self-sufficiency.

Environmental Stewardship Initiatives

Six Sigma Project with Renal Therapies Group Saves Water (2009)
Streamlined the dialyzer-rinse process at our Ogden, Utah manufacturing plant, saving $850,000 per year and conserving 50% of water for reuse as drinking water.

Renal Therapies Group Reduction of Dialyzer Drying Air Project (2008)
Reduced energy consumption in producing compressed air by 28%, saving $450,000 annually.

Facility Management Services Environmental Initiatives (2008)
Revised carbon-tank backwashing process to save 300 million gallons of water yearly.
Segregated cardboard in clinics to save and recycle 5 million pounds.
Formed partnership with cement producer to reuse 5.4 million pounds of waste.

 
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Triathlete and dialysis patient Shad Ireland biked across the US.

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