ESG - LGC

Environmental responsibility

We prioritise sustainable practices to minimise our environmental footprint. We strive to reduce carbon emissions, conserve resources, and implement innovative solutions that promote environmental stewardship.

Planet

Increased the use of renewable electricity to 62% in 2024.
Installed solar panels at our sites in Bury, Oxford, and Cumberland Foreside, generating 820 MW of renewable electricity annually.
Set a goal to achieve carbon net zero by 2050 and have reduced our direct emissions by over 20% in the last three years.

Products

54% of our cardboard packaging is from certified sustainable sources.
Introduced environmentally friendly products like the sbeadex™ Lightning chemistry for DNA extraction, which simplifies DNA extraction and purification while reducing packaging, transportation emissions, plastic and toxic waste, and energy use.

Female researcher studies a plant in a lab

Scientist in safety goggles looks at liquid in beaker

Social impact

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers our colleagues and supports the communities we serve. We promote ethical practices, enhance community engagement, and invest in initiatives that improve health and education outcomes.

People

Over 1,281 Cheers Awards given to colleagues, valued at more than £120,000 this year.
Community engagement efforts reached over 1,500 students and their families, involved in promoting STEM education and inspiring future scientists.
35,000+ online training modules available to enhance colleagues’ skills and support their professional growth.
Through activities like our Chilli Growing Competition and Christmas Jumper Day, along with corporate donations, this year we raised over £53,000 for our corporate charity partner, Save the Children.
Women now represent 32% of the LGC Leadership Team, up from 29% in 2022.

Governance excellence

Our governance framework ensures transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in all our operations. We adhere to the highest standards of integrity and actively engage with stakeholders to uphold our commitment to responsible business practices.

Purpose

We uphold the highest standards in corporate governance, and quality management with over 50 quality-related ISO certifications across our sites.
Our EcoVadis gold medal, places us among the top 5% of companies assessed for sustainable practices.
As part of our commitment to responsible procurement, we assessed over 250 suppliers via third-party sustainability platforms to ensure ethical sourcing.

Leading with purpose.
Our ESG commitment