Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced dry ice usage by up to 75% and weight by 55% in new shipping containers, resulting in a carbon dioxide emissions reduction equivalent to the offset of over 70 trees per shipment.
• Discontinued bi-annual printing of catalogs, aiming for a 50% reduction in paper usage by the end of 2011.
• Installed a new ventilation system in California manufacturing, anticipating a 20% reduction in energy consumption in 2009.

Social Achievements

• Maintained a 12.3% employee turnover rate despite adding 29 new employees.
• Invested over $1,000 annually per employee in training and continuous education.
• Employees volunteered over 1,700 hours for educational purposes.

Governance Achievements

• Complied with all local workplace regulations and maintained a zero-tolerance policy for human rights violations.
• Board of Directors includes 26 individuals, 26% of whom are women.
• Compensation tied to individual and overall corporate performance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High energy consumption (electricity and natural gas) contributing to a large carbon footprint.
• Significant air travel contributing to carbon emissions.
• High water consumption.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing energy efficiency improvements.
• Investing in video conferencing to reduce business travel.
• Establishing Promega Eurolab in Lyon, France to reduce transatlantic flights.
• Enrolling US fleet vehicles in Emkay’s GoGreen Fleet Program and offsetting emissions through tree planting.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3 Guidelines

Certifications: ISO 13485 (Madison)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Enviro-Container
• Pallet Shipper

Awards & Recognition

• Municipal Award for equal opportunity and conciliation (Promega Spain)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 11% indexed to revenue.
• Reduced energy consumption by 5%.
• Reduced electricity emissions by 10% indexed to revenue.
• Reduced natural gas usage by 10%.
• Increased recycling efforts by 37% since 2008.
• Reduced paper usage by 78% since 2008.

Social Achievements

• 46% of full-time employees are women.
• Invested $850,000 in employee training and development.
• Wellness Center had over 4,500 patient visits and administered over 700 immunizations.

Governance Achievements

• 28% of Board of Directors are women.
• Zero incidents regarding product health and safety codes, product information and labeling, marketing communication regulations, breaches of customer privacy, and incidents concerning provision and use of products or services.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing greenhouse gas emissions from air travel due to global growth and the addition of the Promega Aviation Operations program.
• Maintaining environmental sustainability during significant growth in headcount, operational footprint, and sales.
• Capturing environmental metrics for all product and shipment packaging.

Mitigation Strategies

• Improved operational efficiencies and increased awareness of environmental impacts.
• Investments in energy efficiency projects (e.g., T8 fluorescent lighting, data center air handling enhancements).
• Transitioning to renewable energy sources at various global locations.
• Implementing a new ERP system for better tracking of packaging weights and material types.
• Using video conferencing to minimize business travel emissions.
• Encouraging use of high-speed rail and fuel-efficient vehicles.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing from local suppliers to support local communities and reduce shipping impacts.
• Working with suppliers who have sustainability or corporate responsibility programs.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather (e.g., warmer than usual summer in Madison)

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3.1 Guidelines, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 13485 (Madison and European distribution headquarters)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Helix Smart inventory management system

Awards & Recognition

• San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Green Award (Promega Biosciences)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Conscious Leadership
• Human Rights
• Diversity
• Sustainability
• Innovation
• Community Engagement
• Supply Chain Management

Environmental Achievements

• New Promega Germany facility designed to exceed German green building standards, incorporating features like a green roof, photovoltaic panels, and geothermal heat pump.
• Renovation and expansion of labs at Promega Biosciences, San Luis Obispo, improving employee workspace and experience.
• New Promega UK facility planned to exceed UK Green Building Council Code standards, including a training center for local schools and colleges.

Social Achievements

• Women represent approximately 48% of employees worldwide and occupy 45% of management positions in the United States.
• Commitment to upholding and advancing The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
• Focus on sourcing from local suppliers to support local communities.

Governance Achievements

• Company governed by a Board of Directors, with daily operations led by the Corporate Leadership Team and global Branch Managers.
• 64 new patent filings in 2016, bringing the intellectual property library to over 300 granted patents and nearly 240 pending patents.
• 15 new products launched.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct outlining expectations on business ethics, labor, health and safety, and environmental responsibility.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Innovation
• Employee Wellbeing
• Community Support

Environmental Achievements

• 8% reduction in carbon footprint indexed to revenue since 2015
• 30% reduction in distribution emissions indexed to revenue in the last 10 years
• 1.1% decrease in electricity usage indexed to revenue in 2018
• 1% reduction in natural gas usage indexed to revenue in 2018
• 8% reduction in water usage indexed to revenue in 2018
• 13% increase in recycling in 2018
• 3.6 metric tons of garments and nitrile gloves diverted from landfills through recycling

Social Achievements

• Launched Medical Affairs department to provide scientific and clinical expertise
• Implemented Emotional and Social Intelligence (ESI) program with over 130 employees participating
• Introduced Caregiver Leave, with 120 employees utilizing it in 2018
• Supported various community initiatives globally through employee volunteer programs and donations

Governance Achievements

• Commitment to anti-corruption communicated through Code of Conduct and training
• Supplier Code of Conduct outlines expectations for business ethics, labor, health and safety, and environmental responsibility
• Compliance with all local workplace regulations and international human rights and labor standards

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Growth in energy-intensive spaces presented challenges in meeting environmental goals
• Increasing business travel led to a 4% increase in emissions indexed to revenue
• Managing hazardous and infectious waste from manufacturing processes

Mitigation Strategies

• Investment in full-time sustainability specialists and employee-led teams
• Implementation of energy efficiency initiatives, renewable energy sources, and efficient product distribution
• Use of fuel-efficient vehicles and environmentally sensitive transportation modes
• Improved recycling programs and employee awareness about waste minimization
• Reduction of hazardous waste by 15% indexed to revenue

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Focus on sourcing from local suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Guidelines, United Nations Global Compact principles

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 18385 (for forensic products)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Chelsea Santucci Greenovation Award from Kimberly-Clark Professional
• Green Logistics Partnership Award from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry