Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Developed and licensed a nontoxic, noncorrosive aqueous formulation (Sandia Decon Formulation) for decontamination, mold remediation, and disinfection.
• Developed recipes for modifying hydraulic fracturing fluid to increase oil production while using less water.
• Advanced compact heat exchanger technology for efficient energy production.

Social Achievements

• XTK software improved x-ray analysis of IEDs, enhancing safety for emergency responders.
• Hydrogen fuel cells helped ports reduce environmental impact.
• Supported the development of a small reactor concept to produce molybdenum-99 for medical isotopes, addressing global shortages.

Governance Achievements

• Facilitated technology transfer through partnerships with industry, academia, and government agencies.
• Established the Center for Commercialization and Collaboration (C3) to improve access to lab technologies and people.
• Supported small businesses through the New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA) Program.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Shortages of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) for medical isotopes.
• Need for precise predictive modeling in manufacturing processes.
• Need for more efficient oil extraction methods.
• Limited domestic manufacturing of printed circuit heat exchangers (PCHEs).
• Environmental impact of ports.
• Need for standardized software for analyzing IEDs.

Mitigation Strategies

• Licensed Sandia technology for a small Mo-99 nuclear reactor.
• Used Sandia-developed modeling platforms (Goma 6.0 and LAMMPS) to improve manufacturing processes.
• Developed recipes for modifying hydraulic fracturing fluid to increase oil production and reduce water usage.
• Partnered with Vacuum Process Engineering (VPE) to become the first integrated ASME-certified PCHE manufacturer in the U.S.
• Developed and deployed hydrogen fuel cells in ports.
• Developed and licensed XTK software for IED analysis.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• R&D 100 Awards (BaDx, Triplet-Harvesting Plastic Scintillators, Goma 6.0)
• FLC National Awards (Outstanding State and Local Government Collaboration: NMSBA Program, Excellence in Technology Transfer: Mantevo, Notable Technology Development: Nano-Stabilized Enzymatic Membrane for CO2 Capture, Outstanding Partnership: H2FIRST, Interagency Partnership: Sandia, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific, and DHS S&T BMD)

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reliance on key personnel
• Highly regulated industry
• Product risk (technology at pre-clinical stage)
• Product liability risk
• Manufacturing risk
• Commercialization risk
• Competition risk
• Intellectual property rights risk
• US anti-inversion tax rules
• Funding risk for human testing

Mitigation Strategies

• Intention to mitigate inversion risks
• Engagement of regulatory consultants
• Intention to engage third-party CMO for nanoparticle manufacturing
• Intention to engage third-party engineering firm for instrument design
• Seeking commercial partners or licensees

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Intention to identify qualified third-party manufacturers for nanoparticles and MagSense™ instrument

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (Third Edition)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Developed a nontoxic, noncorrosive aqueous formulation for decontamination, mold remediation, and disinfection.
• Developed recipes for modifying hydraulic fracturing fluid to increase oil production while using less water.
• Advanced compact heat exchanger technology to increase efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
• Helped ports reduce environmental impact through the use of hydrogen fuel cells.

Social Achievements

• Licensed X-Ray Toolkit (XTK) software to multiple companies, providing training to thousands of emergency responders.
• Partnered with the University of Wisconsin to improve engine designs for better fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
• Supported New Mexico small businesses through the NMSBA program, creating jobs and increasing revenue.
• Developed a portable, self-contained hydrogen fuel cell unit for use in ports.

Governance Achievements

• Established the Center for Commercialization and Collaboration (C3) to improve access to lab technologies and people.
• Implemented the Entrepreneurial Separation to Transfer Technology (ESTT) program to support technology startups.
• Licensed Sandia Decon Formulation to multiple companies for various applications.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Shortages of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), a radioactive isotope needed for nuclear medicine.
• Need for more efficient and cost-effective oil extraction methods.
• Limited domestic manufacturing of printed circuit heat exchangers (PCHEs).
• Environmental impact of ports and need for cleaner energy solutions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Licensed Sandia technology for a small Mo-99 nuclear reactor to Eden Radioisotopes.
• Developed recipes for modifying hydraulic fracturing fluid to increase oil production and reduce water usage.
• Partnered with Vacuum Process Engineering to become the first integrated ASME-certified PCHE manufacturer in the U.S.
• Developed and demonstrated a portable, self-contained hydrogen fuel cell unit for port applications.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• R&D 100 Awards (BaDx, Triplet-Harvesting Plastic Scintillators, Goma 6.0)
• FLC National Awards (Interagency Partnership)
• FLC Mid-Continent & Far West Region Awards (Outstanding State and Local Government Collaboration, Excellence in Technology Transfer, Notable Technology Development, Outstanding Partnership)