The FINANCIAL -- Pfizer Inc., one of the world’s largest research-based pharmaceutical company, and Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceuticals, one of a leading Chinese pharmaceutical company, announced the launch of Hisun-Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., a joint venture formed between the two companies to develop, manufacture and commercialize off-patent pharmaceutical products in China and global markets.

The FINANCIAL -- Pfizer announced that it has been commended by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the actions it is taking to reduce emissions and mitigate the risks of climate change.

The FINANCIAL -- Pfizer and WM Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Waste Management  jointly announced the introduction of a new, free-of-charge, online pharmaceutical disposal guide for health care providers and facilities called the “Pfizer Responsible Disposal Advisor.”

The FINANCIAL -- Bayer remains “best in class” in sustainability. This is demonstrated by the company's renewed inclusion in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index. Bayer has been listed continuously in the DJSI World since its inception in 1999.

The FINANCIAL -- Bayer HealthCare has signed an agreement to acquire the US-Animal Health business of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries for up to 145 million USD.