Our ESG Commitments
Our company is comprised of over 10,000 passionate employees, 100% of whom are dedicated to activities that positively impact BETTER FOOD. BETTER HEALTH. BETTER WORLD. While our individual impacts may seem small, it is the sum of our shared contributions that will bring about real change as we collectively act on the following commitments.

BETTER FOOD.
Sustainable Food Systems
SOURCING
We partner with agri-food companies to promote sustainable sourcing through improved agricultural practices and the development of alternative proteins.
Target 2030:
🎯Meaningful Illustrations
PACKAGING
We support food companies in their transition to sustainable packaging while ensuring food safety & quality.
Target 2030:
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ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINTING
We develop methodologies and data-based solutions to allow high-quality environmental footprinting assessments in the agri-food sector.
Target 2030:
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BETTER HEALTH.
Safe & Healthy Lives
QUALITY
We uphold globally consistent, high-quality standards to protect consumer health and deliver best-in-class services to our customers.
Target 2030:
🎯All Mérieux NutriSciences labs are ISO 17025 certified and aligned with our One MxNS Global Quality System.
SAFETY
We are committed to providing the safest possible working environment for our employees.
Target 2030:
🎯40% reduction of workplace injuries (LTIFR baseline FY22)
PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
We support employees in their growth, development and fulfilment throughout their careers.
Target 2030:
🎯 90% of eligible employees (with at least one year of seniority) will receive regular performance and career reviews.
🎯 Over 70% employee response rate in the annual satisfaction survey, with actions taken accordingly based on the results.
🎯 100% coverage of the priority targeted audience will roll out the MxNS Leadership Program for ~430 leaders across 32 countries.
BETTER WORLD.
Safe A Fair & Sustainable Future
PLANET
We minimize carbon emissions and reduce our environmental footprint.
Target 2030:
🎯30% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity.
🎯40% of our spend to be allocated to suppliers engaged in an SBTi-aligned or strong CO2 emissions reduction trajectory.
🎯100% of our sites with a testing activity will measure our water consumption to improve our practices and usages.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We foster a united culture where everyone belongs and thrives.
Target 2030:
🎯Over 45% Women Representation in Leadership positions (CEO-1 to CEO-3 levels).
🎯A gender pay gap between -2% and +2% through transparent evaluation and fair compensation policies.
ETHICS & GOVERNANCE
We uphold transparency, compliance, and integrity in everything we do.