As a company with global production operations, Merck is exposed to risks of possible damage to people, goods and its reputation. Audits, consulting and training on environmental protection and occupational health and safety minimize these risks to people and the environment. In order to ensure the continuity of plant and equipment, Merck monitors these risks both at our own sites as well as at suppliers and contract manufacturers. By adhering to high technical standards, our rules of conduct, and all legal requirements in environmental protection and occupational health and safety, we ensure the preservation of goods and assets. Sufficient appropriate accounting measures have been taken for the environmental risks known to us. Nevertheless, Merck classifies these as a medium risk since a critical negative impact to liquidity cannot be ruled out.
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