Illumina leads as highest-scoring U.S. company
in its industry
SAN
DIEGO, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and
array-based technologies, has been named for the sixth year in a
row to the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index and the Dow Jones
Best-in-Class North America Index (formerly part of the Dow Jones
Sustainability Indices), and recognized for the fourth year in a
row as a Sustainability Yearbook Member. Illumina, which scored in
the top 15% of the Best-in-Class World Index, also ranked as the
highest-scoring US company in the Life Sciences Tools &
Services Sector.
The Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices are based on the
S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment annual
evaluation of companies' sustainability practices. The
Best-in-Class Indices represent the top 10% of each industry in the
World Index and the top 20% for the North America Index.
"Together with our customers, Illumina is shaping a more
sustainable future for all and championing human health to benefit
patients, communities, our people, and the planet," said
Kevin Pegels, chief of global
operations. "I'm incredibly proud of our global team for continuing
to achieve this important recognition year after year."
The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook this year highlights
the top 780 companies leading in their industry out of nearly 7700
companies assessed.
Illumina's commitment to increasing the sustainability of its
business and products was further demonstrated in 2024 with the
launch of the MiSeq i100 Series, which included key innovations,
such as an 85% reduction in packaging waste compared to the MiSeq
System, and the use of recyclable plastics. The XLEAP-SBS chemistry
on the MiSeq i100 Series also enables room-temperature
ship-and-store consumables, empowering customers to sequence more
sustainably.
Additionally, for the third consecutive year, Illumina procured
100% renewable energy for its operations through on-site
generation, purchased renewable electricity, and renewable energy
credits, which helped the company earn the fifth spot in TIME's
"World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024'" list.
Updates and progress on Illumina's environmental targets will be
disclosed in its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report,
set to release in May. Illumina's most recent CSR report
is available here.
About Illumina
Illumina is improving human health by unlocking the power of the
genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as a global
leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving
customers in the research, clinical, and applied markets. Our
products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology,
reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments. To
learn more, visit illumina.com and connect with us on X,
Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and
YouTube.
Contacts
Investors:
Salli Schwartz
858-291-6421
IR@illumina.com
Media:
Christine Douglass
PR@illumina.com
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