GSK PLC is screened out under 1 exclusion reason spanning 1 issue category.
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GSK PLC conducts animal testing as a core component of its pharmaceutical and vaccine research and development. The company’s own policy acknowledges this use and the associated moral considerations. This activity falls under the broad category of commercial animal exploitation.
The scale of this practice has historically drawn significant opposition. In 2006, an animal rights organization targeted GSK’s private and institutional shareholders with a campaign demanding divestment, indicating the severity of external concern regarding the company's operations. While GSK publishes commitments to high standards of animal welfare and care, its business model remains dependent on animal testing for product development and regulatory approval.
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