At Blue Summit Wealth Management, we strive to keep you informed about the companies making a positive impact through sustainable practices.
This month, we’re highlighting Agilent Technologies, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. They are a global leader in life science solutions, diagnostics, and scientific instruments. Their products are behind important functions like blood tests, municipal water testing, and impactful pharmaceutical treatments. Agilent is committed to sustainability, integrating environmental and social responsibility into their business footprint.
Agilent Technologies has made significant strides in stewarding its environmental footprint, contributing to social goals, and demonstrating leadership in ethical business practices and philanthropy. Some of these accomplishments are summarized below:
Sustainability Achievements:
Net-Zero Commitment: Agilent aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a significant reduction of over 40% already achieved since 2014.
Water Conservation Efforts: Agilent is committed to efficient water use. Using quarterly water audits, they have reduced water consumption per operational square foot by 19% since 2019.
Waste Minimization: Using “right size” packaging, removing unneeded plastics or replacing with better options, materials usage has declined or shifted to more sustainable options. As a bonus, packaging costs went down!
Diversity and Inclusion: Their programs promote gender equality and provide a platform for underrepresented groups, while also expanding their supplier diversity.
Ethics and Philanthropy: Through their Agilent Foundation, they fund STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, support public health initiatives, and promote environmental sustainability efforts in the communities where they operate.
Take a look at their most recent Sustainability Report here, it goes into much further detail of their sustainability process and achievements. Page 24 regarding Sustainable Packaging shows some concrete steps and their specific impact.
We are proud to share Agilent’s work with our clients as they align with our values and commitment to sustainability. If you’d like to learn more about companies like Agilent Technologies and their impact on your investments, feel free to reach out for more information.
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Blue Summit does not directly invest in Agilent Technologies. They are a holding within the IMPAX Global Environmental Markets Fund. Some, but not all clients, are invested in this fund.
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