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IDEXX Announces New Goals in Its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report and Advances Progress on Environmental, Social, and Governance Initiatives
Completed ESG materiality and carbon footprint assessments to identify the most significant priorities with input from key global stakeholders.Established
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[{"type":"text","content":"Completed ESG materiality and carbon footprint assessments to identify the most significant priorities with input from key global stakeholders.Established targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 37.8% by 2030 while working to reduce the environmental impact of our products and packaging.Advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to increase the diversity of leadership and set goals to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in U.S. management.Amplified community impact through the IDEXX Foundation, corporate donations, and employee volunteering.Committed to maintaining gender balance in global management, where women represented 48% of global management roles in 2021.WESTBROOK, Maine, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, today published its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report. This report details the company's progress and announces new goals for environmental sustainability; people and community; and governance, ethics, and compliance. The 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report is IDEXX's third report and includes disclosures aligned with leading reporting standards and frameworks.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"Driven by our Purpose to enhance the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock, we have a responsibility and an opportunity to create a better future for animals, people, and our planet,\" said Jay Mazelsky, IDEXX President and Chief Executive Officer. \"As we work together on key initiatives in our ESG focus areas, IDEXX will support the advancement of the standard of animal care globally, create long-term value for our stakeholders, and make a meaningful difference in the world.\"\nEnvironmental sustainabilityThe 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report describes how IDEXX is accelerating its scientifically directed approach to environmental sustainability through innovation, climate action, and a focus on environmental impact reduction. Key highlights include the following:\nSet a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations by 37.8% by 2030. The target focuses on Scope 1 and 2 emissions and is aligned with the United Nations Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.Set a new goal to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030.Transitioned...