Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Our People
• Advancing Science
• Governance & Operational Integrity
• The Environment

Environmental Achievements

• Expanded Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions reporting to include all sites in 2022.
• Redesigned plastic secondary packaging to recyclable paper-based materials, resulting in 45,000 fewer plastic vial shippers.
• Reclaimed 5,500 thermoformed plastic kit sets, avoiding nearly $10,000 worth of plastic scrap.
• Redesigned and deployed improved double-wall cardboard shippers with reduced ink usage.
• Optimized coolant materials in shippers to reduce shipping-related carbon footprint.
• Designed bulk packaging to reduce overall packaging materials used.

Social Achievements

• Achieved 77% positive feedback in the 2022 employee engagement survey.
• Implemented 395 action plans to respond to employee feedback.
• Improved communication through regular round table discussions with senior leaders.
• Invested in improved systems and tools to improve employee productivity.
• Expanded eligibility for long-term incentives.
• Offered flexible and hybrid working.
• Expanded resources for well-being and mental health.
• Hired over 600 new employees, including key leadership.
• Paid nearly $330,000 in referral bonuses.

Governance Achievements

• Board oversees Bio-Techne’s strategy and risk management initiatives.
• Established four Board Committees comprised entirely of independent directors.
• Implemented data collection for GHG emissions.
• Expanded ISO 14001 facilities.
• Lowered energy consumption.
• Continued investment in cybersecurity program.
• Implemented multi-factor authentication for email accounts and external network access.
• Updated and expanded data and cybersecurity training for employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global talent acquisition, engagement, and retention challenges.
• Supply chain disruptions.
• Cybersecurity threats.

Mitigation Strategies

• Focused on seeding a future talent pipeline, fortifying culture, co-creating recruiting strategies, integrating learning and development, and optimizing talent systems.
• Implemented strategies to increase inventories of high-risk inputs, collaborate with strategic suppliers, and improve demand planning processes.
• Continued investment in cybersecurity technologies, employee training, and incident response planning.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Conflict Minerals Report
• Risk management of critical materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MDSAP, CLIA, CAP

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Maurice Flex cartridge & reagent kit with paper packaging.

Awards & Recognition

• Charitable Initiative of the Year from CiteAb