Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Management Team Board of Directors Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Ethics Advisory Board

Integrating sustainability

We recognize the importance of the environment in creating a healthy, sustainable future for all

Human and environmental health are intertwined, connecting our mission to improve human health with our commitment to operate sustainably.

We are committed to integrating environmental stewardship into the fabric of how we operate. Our elevated climate action goals highlight our commitment to net zero emissions across our operations and value chain by 2050.

On our path to net zero, we are incorporating sustainable solutions into our value chain and beyond. Our innovative technology is being used around the world for biodiversity conservation efforts, sustainable agricultural practices, and climate change studies to create a more sustainable future.

Our 2030 targets

Net zero emissions by 2050
(Scope 1, 2, 3)2

46% emission reduction by 2050
(Scope 1, 2, 3)3

100% renewable electricity

90% landfill diversion

10% reduction in water intensity at core sites1

75% reduction in packing

Operating sustainable facilities

We approach reducing the environmental footprint of our facilities by focusing on green building design and optimizing our energy, water, and waste management.

Since 2022, we achieved 100% renewable electricity through onsite generation, purchased renewable electricity, and renewable energy credits.

We integrate sustainable principles into the design, construction, and operation of our global real estate portfolio and currently operate Green Building Design LEED certified sites in Singapore, China, and in the US.

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Cultivating a sustainable value chain

In alignment with our net zero emissions goal, we consider it business-critical to work with suppliers and partners who share our commitment to a sustainable and equitable future. We engage on climate-related issues and hold them to the same high standards of business conduct that we set for ourselves.

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Developing sustainable products

We develop innovations that reduce the environmental impact of our products, technologies, and solutions. We integrate the Design for the Environment (DfE) approach into the core of our product development to find more opportunities to shift to a circular economy, addressing the full lifecycle of materials and their end of life. We apply environmental criteria to resource selection, design, energy use, data processing efficiency, size, weight, stability, packaging, shelf life, temperature requirements, end-of-life management, and more.

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NovaSeq X kit

Leveraging genomics for sustainability applications

The positive power of genomics is helping to identify, measure, and solve some of the planet’s most challenging and pressing sustainability issues. Our customers are leveraging the power of genomics for studies on biodiversity, endangered species protection, ecosystem conservation, sustainable agricultural practices, and climate change research.

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2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Learn about the progress we have made to shape a healthier future for all. 

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Genomics for good in action

References

  1. Core sites: San Diego, Foster City, Hayward, Madison, UK Illumina Centre, Netherlands, Singapore.
  2. We were among the first companies in the world and the first genomic company to receive verification of our 2050 net-zero emissions targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
  3. Our Scope 1, 2, and 3 emission targets are externally verified by SBTi and aligned to the Paris Agreement’s goal of keeping planetary warming to 1.5°C.