Johnson & Johnson has set several positive goals to keep the company environmentally friendly and was ranked third among the United States's largest companies in Newsweek's "Green Rankings".[14] Some examples are the reduction in water use, waste, and energy use and an increased level of transparency.[15] Johnson & Johnson agreed to change its packaging of plastic bottles due to harmful chemicals used in the manufacturing process, switching their packaging of liquids to safe non-polycarbonate containers.[16] The corporation is working with the Climate Northwest Initiative and the EPA National Environmental Performance Track program.[17] As a member of the national Green Power Partnership, Johnson & Johnson operates the largest solar power generator in Pennsylvania at its site in Spring House, PA.[18]
Cooperative giving[edit]

Johnson & Johnson along with its companies support company-based programs that improve health and well being. Together with its partners they help mothers and infants survive childbirth. The company supports doctors, nurses and local leaders as they work to provide the best medical care to their people. They also educate communities on how to reduce the risk of infection from preventable diseases.
Internet communication[edit]

Johnson & Johnson is known for having registered many high profile internet domains during the early internet years 1996 to 2000. The Johnson & Johnson internet portfolio includes 29,925 internet domains, more than most of the large internet and technology companies. The portfolio includes generic expressions like Babypowder.com as well as a couple of very short domains; 2 of the 676 two letter domains, jj.com and ky.com, are owned by Johnson & Johnson.
Recalls[edit]

1982 Chicago Tylenol murders[edit]
Main article: Chicago Tylenol murders
On September 29, 1982, a "Tylenol scare" began when the first of seven individuals died in metropolitan Chicago, after ingesting Extra Strength Tylenol that had been deliberately laced with cyanide.[19] Within a week, the company pulled 31 million bottles of capsules back from retailers, making it one of the first major recalls in American history.[19] The incident led to reforms in the packaging of over-the-counter substances and to federal anti-tampering laws. The case remains unsolved and no suspects have been charged. Johnson & Johnson's quick response, including a nationwide recall, was widely praised by public relations experts and the media and was the gold standard for corporate crisis management.[20]
2010 children's product recall[edit]
Main article: 2010 Johnson & Johnson children's product recall
On April 30, 2010, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson, voluntarily recalled 43 over-the-counter children's medicines, including Tylenol, Tylenol Plus, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl. The recall was conducted after a routine inspection at a manufacturing facility in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States revealed that some "products may not fully meet the required manufacturing specifications".[21][22] Affected products may contain a "higher concentration of active ingredients" or exhibit other manufacturing defects.[22] Products shipped to Canada, Dominican Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Fiji were included in the recall.[21] In a statement, Johnson & Johnson said "a comprehensive quality assessment across its manufacturing operations" was underway.[21][22] A dedicated website was established by the company listing affected products and other consumer information.[22]
2010 Hip replacement recall[edit]
Main article: 2010 DePuy Hip Recall
On August 29, 2010, DePuy, a subsidiary of American giant Johnson & Johnson, recalled its ASR (articular surface replacement) hip prostheses from the market. DePuy said the recall was due to unpublished National Joint Registry data showing a 12% revision rate for resurfacing at