Since its founding in 1876, Eli Lilly and Company has been rooted in a culture that values honesty, hard work, and caring for our community.
At Lilly, our corporate responsibility is focused on making a measurable difference in business and society. We are committed to operating our business at the highest standards, including being an industry leader in transparency, using our resources to strengthen the communities in which we live and work, and looking beyond our operations to help address health challenges.

Lilly Foundation
The Lilly Foundation is a tax-exempt private foundation that awards cash grants to support philanthropic initiatives that are aligned with the company's business strategy.

Investing in Communities
Lilly has partnered with some of the world's most passionate and talented organizations to help address local needs in the communities in which we live and operate.

Improving Patient Outcomes
Lilly sponsors a variety of programs designed to support patients, including scholarships, award recognition, and tools for healthy living.

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Lilly 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report
Lilly's 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report summarizes our social, environmental and operational performance, and outlines important issues facing our industry and Lilly's responses to them.


