Sustainability Superstars: Agilent Ranks in Top 20 of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for Sixth Year in a Row
Agilent Technologies has made it into Barron’s list of America’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the sixth year in a row, landing in the top 20. The list ranks the 1,000 largest publicly held companies based on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, which includes measures like workplace diversity, greenhouse-gas emissions, and waste.
Good for You, Good for the Earth: ESG, Agilent’s Focus on Sustainability
Neil Rees, head of Agilent’s ESG Programs, expressed his sincere appreciation for being included and emphasized how sustainability is a core component of the company’s principles and products. The company is making strides in sustainability by prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives all across its operations.
Who Exactly Is Agilent? A Wide Range of Innovative Lab Instrumentation, Vacuum, and Leak Detection Solutions
Agilent Technologies spun off from Hewlett-Packard in 1999, is now a global leader in life sciences technologies, chemical analysis, and vacuum technologies. In particular, the Agilent Vacuum Technology division provides a variety of vacuum pumps, measurement equipment, and helium leak detectors for creating, measuring, and maintaining a vacuum for a variety of applications, operations, or research. These products include IDP scroll pumps that are clean, dry, and quiet, TwisTorr turbo pumps that are high-performance and offer high compression, and ion pumps and controllers that are optimized for UHV/XHV readiness.
The helium leak detectors from Agilent are also well-known for their dependability and durability. Agilent, with its roots in Varian Vacuum, has the expertise to address vacuum needs by providing product value and skilled support. These products are fit for a wide range of industrial processes as well as sophisticated research in physics, analytical instrumentation, and nanotechnology.
Turn Trash into Cash: Agilent’s Pre-Owned Instruments Program Goes Circular
This year Barron’s focus was on the circular economy, an approach that keeps products and materials in circulation to reduce waste and emissions. Agilent is adopting many programs that support this strategy, including the Certified Pre-Owned Instruments Program, which allows laboratory customers to trade in used instruments for cash or credit toward the purchase of new equipment. Customers can also return a variety of decommissioned instruments to Agilent for recycling.
In addition, the company has also implemented initiatives that reduce waste across its global operations, such as product labeling that reveals the environmental footprint of select Agilent instruments. The firm’s CrossLab Connect digital technology helps labs operate more efficiently through automation, artificial intelligence, and virtual support.
Agilent Vacuum Division successfully implemented the sustainable Product Exchange service to allow users to conveniently return their old pumps, effectively minimizing waste generation. The majority of returned product components are carefully recycled and repurposed to create refurbished products. Embracing the Agilent Exchange Service Program not only provides you with an eco-friendly choice but also contributes to a positive environmental impact.
From Hazardous to Harmless: Agilent’s Global Waste Reduction Efforts
Agilent’s sustainability efforts have been recognized by Environment + Energy Leader for outstanding results in reducing waste. In the 2021 fiscal year, Agilent achieved 94 percent solid waste diversion, nearly meeting its goal of 95 percent. Furthermore, the organization avoided 10,150 metric tons of total waste from disposal, including 7,708 metric tons of hazardous waste.
Greener Science: Agilent’s Sustainability
Agilent Technologies reported revenue of $6.85 billion in fiscal 2022, employing 18,000 people worldwide. Recently, the company joined the How2Recycle program, which uses a standardized labeling system to provide customers with clear instructions on how to recycle their packaging. By collaborating with a coalition of other environmentally conscious brands, Agilent and How2Recycle aim to encourage consumers to recycle more effectively by using smart and standardized packaging labels.
Agilent: The Future of Sustainability and Tech Innovation
Overall, Agilent Technologies has established a reputation as a company dedicated to promoting sustainability, setting an example for other companies to follow. Over the years, Agilent has taken several innovative steps to minimize waste and reduce emissions.
The company’s long-standing dedication to sustainability and innovative attempts to minimize waste and emissions made it a deserving candidate for Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies list (for the sixth year in a row), along with recognitions by various organizations and publications for its sustainability efforts.
Agilent’s sustainability work, which can be found in the company’s 2021 ESG report, highlights its ambitious goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, which is a significant step in addressing climate change. In addition to its sustainability efforts, Agilent continues to innovate and develop new technologies that are more efficient, environmentally conscious, and technology-driven. For more information on Agilent’s sustainability initiatives and technological advancements, visit their website.
