Azenta, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-10-01 to 2023-09-30)

Total Carbon Emissions:24,964 tCO2e/year (2023, market-based)

Scope 1 Emissions:14,399 tCO2e/year (2023)

Scope 2 Emissions:10,565 tCO2e/year (2023)

Renewable Energy Share:>50% (2023)

Reduced Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions (market-based) by approximately 5% compared to 2022.
Sourced renewable electricity for over 50% of 2023 usage through RECs and EACs.
Implemented tip-free techniques in South Plainfield, NJ facility, eliminating over 700 pounds of plastic waste per year.
Developed an innovative method to reduce energy consumption of Automated BioStores by up to 17% when operating at less than full storage capacity.
Launched BioArc™ Ultra, a high-density -80°C sample storage system using a natural refrigerant with zero ODP and GWP, offering significant energy savings and reduced space requirements.

74% of respondents in 2023 employee engagement survey agreed that everyone at Azenta has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Launched Azenta Spotlight, a new online recognition platform.
Implemented new Frontline Leadership Training program.
Achieved over 90% reduction in formamide usage over a five-year period.
Continued partnerships with organizations like Posse Foundation and Just-A-Start to promote diversity and inclusion.

Established a cross-functional Executive Steering Committee and three ESG Working Committees.
Formed an ESG Committee at the Board level.
Included a scorecard focused on ESG factors in executive compensation (10% of PBVC).

Long-term Goals:

Medium-term Goals:

Short-term Goals:

Climate change posing risks to operations, supply chain, and human health.
Potential for substitution of Azenta’s products with lower-emission alternatives.
Market volatility affecting raw material costs, components, freight, and energy.
Changing customer perceptions regarding contributions to a lower-carbon economy.

Committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2033 and reaching net-zero by 2050.
Implementing robust business continuity and disaster recovery programs.
Investing in sustainable innovation and R&D for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies.
Enhancing supply chain reliability and sustainability through supplier diversity and sustainability scoring.
Proactively addressing customer requests for sustainability information and engaging in discussions about carbon reduction.

Supplier Audits: ~15 Tier 1 suppliers with completed EcoVadis assessments (2023)

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001 (Manchester, UK office), ISO 9001 (14 sites), ISO 13485 (US, UK, Europe manufacturing sites)