"QIAGEN is just one company, but I believe we have an important role in shaping what comes next, and we are pursuing that role of sustainable transformation with focus and purpose."
Thierry Bernard, Chief Executive Officer, QIAGEN
Our sustainability journey
- Net sales
- Employees
Strengthening human rights and sustainability initiatives
- QIAGEN began developing its human rights policy
- Increased global energy consumption data collection coverage from 30% to >95%
- Our global ‘Plastic Footprint Reduction’ focus team was set up
$1,50 BN
5000
2018
Securing key ratings and assessing priorities
- Achieved ISS ESG prime rating (C)
- Commenced review and implementation of materiality assessment
$1,53 BN
5100
2019
Global health impact and driving sustainable practices
- The QIAGEN Hilden facility was awarded gold LEED certification for sustainable construction by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
- Supported COVID-19 testing in more than 100 countries
- Reusable bonnets and overshoes were introduced to replace the single-use version in the Hilden facility
$1,87 BN
5600
2020
Commitment to environmental responsibility, diversity, and global health
- Commitment to near and long-term emission reduction targets of a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and net zero by 2050
- 9.6% plastic reduction in transportation packaging compared to 2020
- 34% of leadership roles filled by women – up from 28% in 2018
- >100 million QuantiFERON tests have been made available in 130+ countries since its launch in 2001
$2,25 BN
6,000
2021
Eco-friendlier products, workplace equality and employee education
- Launched our eco-friendlier product range, QIAwave
- Our US subsidiary was named a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality” after earning a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2022 CE
- Launched mandatory ESG Foundational Course for all employees
$2,14 BN
6.178
2022
Progress towards carbon reduction and leadership equality
- Our carbon emissions targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
- 15% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions over 2022
- 36% of leadership roles are held by women
$1,97 BN
6000
2023
Employees in action, CO₂ savings and plastic reduction
- Employees actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, including local volunteer efforts, marine conservation, donations to LGBTQ+ organizations, and partnerships for health and community support
- Significant CO₂ reduction in our Hilden facility through the use of heat pumps
- Reduced plastic use by 25 tons, exceeding our 20-ton goal
$1,97 BN
6000
2024
ESG ratings
Highlights
Our Sustainable Development Goals
Through our ESG strategy, we support these United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
