We recognize the importance of the environment in creating a healthy, sustainable future for all
Human health and the health of our environment are intertwined, connecting our mission to improve human health with our commitment to operate sustainably. We are committed to integrating environmental stewardship into the fabric of how we operate. Our elevated climate action goals highlight our commitment to net zero emissions across our operations and value chain by 2050.
On our path to net zero, we are incorporating sustainable solutions into our value chain and beyond. Our innovative technology is being used around the world for biodiversity conservation efforts, sustainable agricultural practices, and climate change studies to create a more sustainable future.
Our 2030* targets1
Net Zero
by 2050
(Scope 1, 2, 3)2
46%
emission reduction
(Scope 1, 2, 3)
Carbon neutral
in direct operations
(Scope 1, 2) by 20232
100%
renewable electricity
90%
landfill diversion
10%
reduction in water intensity
DfE
Design for Environment
product development
75%
reduction in packaging
$20 million
philanthropic support
for sustainability initiatives
We ensure that our efforts are aligned to the leading practices and organizations addressing environmental action
- UN Global Compact Business Ambition
- Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
- We Mean Business Coalition
- TCFD, SASB, UNGC, SDGs, GRI, CDP
- Data externally assured
Reducing our environmental footprint across our global facilities
Visual representation of San Diego i3 Campus. Initiatives are representative of global operations.
Cultivating a sustainable value chain
In alignment with our net zero emissions goal, we consider it business-critical to work with suppliers and partners who share our commitment to a sustainable and equitable future. We engage on climate-related issues and hold them to the same high standards of business conduct that we set for ourselves.
Learn MoreDeveloping sustainable products
We develop innovations that reduce the environmental impact of our products, technologies, and solutions
We integrate the Design for the Environment (DfE) approach into the core of our product development to find more opportunities to shift to a circular economy, addressing the full lifecycle of materials and their end of life. We apply environmental criteria to resource selection, design, energy use, data processing efficiency, size, weight, stability, packaging, shelf life, temperature requirements, end-of-life management, and more.
We aim to:
- Integrate DfE in product development
- Optimize sequencer power consumption and processing efficiency
- Reduce amount of petroleum-based plastic in new product designs
- Replace use of chemicals of concern wherever possible with greener alternatives
- Seek additional opportunities to engage in circular economy
Sustainable resources
We are committed to sourcing sustainable materials, including reducing the amount of petroleum-based plastic in new product designs. We also believe that big science can equal green science and actively work to replace the use of chemicals of concern with greener alternatives.
Sustainable production
Through our sustainable facilities, we aim to make the manufacturing process less energy intensive, minimize the use of toxic materials, and recycle waste from the production process where possible.
Sustainable distribution and packaging
We work to make the transportation of our products more efficient and sustainable. We invest in making our packaging recyclable, returnable, and reusable.
- Recyclable insulated containers
A move to plant-based paper-insulated containers offered a 100% curbside recyclable solution3 - Returnable insulated containers
Insulated containers used for refrigerated and frozen in vitro diagnostic (IVD) product shipments can be returned to us for reuse - Reusable bulk sustainable solutions
Insulated pallet shippers for frozen and refrigerated products are validated for multiple uses and returnable for refurbishment and reuse. Supports internal movement network and customer bulk order
Sustainable use
When designing our lifesaving innovations, we aim to create products that are both more powerful and more energy efficient.
Sustainable end of life
While we develop innovations that serve our customers for long into the future, our design process extends to the end of life of our products.
- 3. 100% recyclable in the US and widely recyclable globally.
Impact the World, Not the Environment
The NovaSeq™ X Series Systems are purposefully designed to reduce environmental impact. The improved robustness and stability of XLEAP-SBS reagents allows for shipping at ambient temperatures, and reagent consumable plastics are made from sugar-cane based biopolymers. Sustainability was at the forefront of NovaSeq™ X design, with an aim to move beyond incremental improvements and challenge the status quo to benefit our customers and the planet. Learn more about our most sustainable sequencer, the NovaSeq X Series.
50%
less cartridge volume
50%
less plastic mass and volume
90%
less packaging weight and waste
Ambient temperature reagent shipping
Designed for cartridge disassembly and recycling with no tool required
plant based bio-polymer plastics
Data storage optimized for reduced storage and energy requirements
61%
reduction in climate impact*
* Based on comparison of NovaSeq™ 6000 reagent kits and NovaSeq™ X reagent kits.
Recognition
Genomics for good in action
How genomics will support gorilla conservation
Minderoo Foundation and Illumina commit $40M AUD to apply advanced genomics to marine conservation
