Climate Change Data

Moderna, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Medicines for patients
  • Employees
  • Environment
  • Community
  • Governance and ethics

Environmental Achievements

  • Pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions globally by 2030
  • Cambridge headquarters is located in a Gold LEED-certified building
  • Moderna Technology Center incorporated many LEED energy-efficient design elements
  • New Moderna Science Center targeting LEED Platinum Core & Shell and LEED Zero Energy certifications

Social Achievements

  • Launched Moderna Charitable Foundation
  • Incorporated ESG metrics focused on human capital, engagement, and belonging in our bonus program in 2021
  • Increased diversity in clinical trials (37% participants from communities of color in COVID-19 vaccine trials)
  • Launched Moderna Research Fellowship to support the next generation of scientists

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
  • Adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines
  • Established four Board committees (Audit, Compensation and Talent, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Product Development)
  • Incorporated human capital metrics in the 2021 bonus program

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero carbon emissions globally by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • Ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines globally
  • Maintaining a safe work environment during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030
  • Increasing diversity and inclusion in clinical trials
Mitigation Strategies
  • Agreements with Gavi and the African Union to supply COVID-19 vaccines
  • Investment in mRNA manufacturing facility in Kenya
  • Implementation of various safety measures at global sites, including remote work and vaccination mandates
  • Development of a comprehensive environmental sustainability program
  • Partnerships with community organizations and experts to improve diversity and inclusion in clinical trials

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Awards & Recognition

  • Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators (Ranked #1)
  • Science Careers’ Top Employers (Ranked #7)
  • BioSpace’s Best Places to Work (Ranked #1 in large employer category)
  • Champion of Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Research during the 2021 Citiline Awards