Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Management
- Human Capital
- Governance and Responsible Business Practices
- Supply Chain Management
- Product Quality
- Data Security
Environmental Achievements
- Developed an Environmental Policy with a commitment to reduce environmental impact and continually improve environmental performance.
- Partnered with a supply chain mapping company to create a traceable and transparent supply chain incorporating environmental and social aspects.
- Implemented data collection to establish a baseline environmental performance regarding energy, water, raw materials, waste, and GHG emissions.
- Implemented six electric vehicle stations at the San Diego facility.
Social Achievements
- Expanded Employee Health and Safety (EHS) management system with a new online incident reporting system.
- Introduced safety as an employee core competency in performance evaluations.
- Received 90% overall participation in the employee engagement survey, with 75% of employees indicating satisfaction.
- Implemented new programs, including leadership training for all managers.
- Included in the State Street Global Advisors Diversity Index.
- Provided $100,000 to local coronavirus relief efforts in each location.
- Provided philanthropic funds to each site and matched employee donations for Black Lives Matter.
- Supported Voices for Children with a $25,000 donation.
Governance Achievements
- Amended the charter of the Compensation and Nominating Committee to include the review and oversight of ESG matters.
- Established an ESG Working Group at the management level.
- Received ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management at all facilities.
- Supported COVID-19 vaccine development efforts.
- Participated in leading supply chain industry partnerships.
- Instituted a toll-free, confidential, and anonymous Ethics Hotline.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Need to further develop and formalize their approach to diversity and inclusion.
- Need to further map their supply chain for full transparency.
Mitigation Strategies
- Assessing ways to measure supplier diversity to launch a more formalized supplier diversity program.
- Mapping Tier I through Tier III suppliers to gain full transparency in their supply chain.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct aligned with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
- ESG incorporated in quarterly Business Reviews with major suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3
- Goal 5
- Goal 8
- Goal 9
Alignment described in the report
Awards & Recognition
- State Street Gender Diversity Index
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Stewardship
- Social Impact
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Measured and reported Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, energy, waste, and water consumption.
- Incorporated LED lighting, low-flow fixtures, and solar panels into new facilities to reduce energy consumption.
- Implemented enterprise-wide recycling program and added organic waste recycling.
Social Achievements
- Launched first employee resource group, Women in Leadership.
- Implemented a new five-day onboarding program, "Foundations", with 20+ hours of training.
- Trained 144 managers on behavioral-based interviewing and bias training.
- Reduced OSHA incident rate by 64%.
Governance Achievements
- Adopted a new Board Committee structure with three committees: Audit; Compensation and Leadership Development; and Nominating, Governance and Risk.
- Updated Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy.
- 100% of Board Committees chaired by independent women.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Conduct a materiality assessment and implement new technology software to improve ESG data management and performance.
Environmental Challenges
- Need to enhance internal communications surrounding day-to-day progress and future business plans.
- Managing supply chain risks, including potential product shortages and disruptions due to weather or geopolitical issues.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing a regular cadence of communications and enhancing existing communication channels.
- Identifying alternative and backup suppliers, monitoring supplier locations, and participating in industry partnerships to manage supply chain risks.
- Developing a survey for critical raw material suppliers to assess compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Third-party audits of high-risk suppliers every three years.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct covering integrity, labor, and environmental, health, and safety.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
The report highlights how Maravai's activities contribute to these goals through product development, employee well-being, diversity initiatives, and innovation.
Awards & Recognition
- Ranked 14th among San Diego’s Top 50 BioTech Companies
- Named to the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ List
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Employee development and training
- Employee wellbeing
- Product quality and safety
- Workplace health and safety
- Customer welfare and satisfaction
- Talent attraction and retention
Environmental Achievements
- Improved accuracy of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculations.
- First-time reporting on many Scope 3 GHG emissions.
- Installation of solar panels at Cygnus Technologies facility, expected to offset site's energy use in 2024.
Social Achievements
- 97% employee engagement survey participation rate.
- 830 employees completed voluntary training courses.
- Over 80 employees volunteered more than 640 hours of community service.
- Employee contributions of over $19K to non-profit organizations were matched by Maravai.
- Expanded Employee Resource Group (ERG) initiative.
- Launched a new structured internship program.
Governance Achievements
- Formally adopted the “Rooney Rule” for director nominees.
- 100% of the standing Committees of our Board were chaired by women who are independent board members.
- New program announced to elect a dedicated ethics liaison at different levels of Maravai.
- Added redundant capacity to manufacture small molecules, including CleanCap®, bolstering resilience to unforeseen disruption.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Complex carbon footprint spanning the entire business.
- Potential increase in energy, waste, and water consumption with business growth.
- Understanding and mitigating physical and transition climate-related risks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Extensive analysis of direct operations and energy use, based on utility data.
- Implementing a robust carbon emissions reduction program.
- Reducing the impact of each site through initiatives like solar panels and energy-efficient building design.
- Using biodegradable materials in packaging and shipments.
- Employee education and engagement through training and initiatives like the Earth Week Challenge.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: High-risk suppliers audited every three years.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- ESG criteria included in procurement decisions
- Supplier Qualification Program
- SourceMap software for supply chain mapping and risk assessment
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Changing weather patterns impacting facilities and operations
Transition Risks
- Shift towards a low-carbon economy
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (all manufacturing sites), ISO 13485 (Alphazyme)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
Maravai's mission and activities contribute to these goals through product innovation, employee development, sustainable business practices, and community engagement.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- CleanCap® M6 analog
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 R&D 100 Award (Cygnus Technologies for MockV® RVLP Kit)
- 2023 Pharma Innovation Award (TriLink’s CleanCap® M6 analog)