Sustainability

Since we first began 70 years ago, Bio-Rad has been committed to its vision of providing useful products and solutions that help life science researchers accelerate the discovery process and clinical diagnostics laboratorians obtain faster, more accurate results.

It is our privilege to be part of the process of helping people live longer, healthier lives, however we realize this aspiration comes with responsibilities to those we serve, the environment, our employees and partners, as well as the many communities in which we work.

Most important to us is ensuring the highest standards of business ethics and integrity throughout our global operation, a responsibility of every employee at Bio-Rad. Equally important is minimizing our impact on the environment and making a difference in the many communities we serve in meaningful ways.

Fulfilling these goals is more complex and challenging than ever before as the world around us continues to evolve, placing new demands and greater expectations on companies. But we are up for the challenge. In 2021, Bio-Rad conducted a materiality assessment to identify the highest priority topics for sustainability and to set targets for improvement. Our new sustainability strategy includes six long-term goals that are highlighted on this page. Additionally, we are committed to providing greater transparency with our disclosures and plan to publish our first formal sustainability report based on the GRI framework by mid-2022.

This is not new for us. As a science-based company, we have grown up with respect for our environment, our communities, and the individuals we work shoulder-to-shoulder with every day. We have a strong record of achievement and contribution to the world we live in, but we can always do more. I trust all of you share our vision of a sustainable future.

— Norman Schwartz, President and CEO