IDEXX Laboratories

What do they do?  

IDEXX Laboratories develops, produces, and provides a range of products and diagnostic services for veterinary and animal production industries as well as water testing.

Visit their sustainability page to explore further:

Sustainability focused partnerships and certifications:

• LEED certified buildings

Our assessment:  

 The company provides abundant information on their website and in the downloadable 2020 Corporate Sustainability report. The report covers Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts in the context of the company’s purpose and guiding principles.  Specific metrics and goals are clearly outlined within each category and environmental actions include the use of recycled content in products and packaging, protracted lifespan of equipment, and water & energy efficiencies.  Social initiatives include Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, staff engagement and wellbeing, veterinary medical education, volunteerism and community organization support with emphasis on animal health. Governance metrics are focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. IDEXX has been recognized for a variety of employee wellness and environmental initiatives, including their LEED certified buildings.