23andMe has released its first-ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, outlining its current initiatives and strategic framework for promoting ethical management, sustainable operations and a diverse and equitable culture. The leading human genetics and biopharmaceutical company aims to help people tap into, understand, and benefit from the human genome.

“We are proud to put out our first environmental, social, and governance report. We are committed to making our product, our community and our company diverse, inclusive, and environmentally responsible,” said Anne Wojcicki, the company’s CEO and Co-Founder. She added that the company will continuously evaluate what it can and should be doing to improve, and looks forward to updating stakeholders on their journey.

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Some of the recognitions of the company’s leadership include BioSpace’s 2022 Best Places to Work, Comparably’s 2022 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area, Best CEO, Best CEOs for Women and Best Leadership Team, Fast Company’s 2021 Brands that Matter, and Inc’s Best-led Companies of 2021.

23andMe’s ESG report highlights several core elements of its efforts, including corporate governance and business ethics, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, advancing product inclusivity and environmental management.

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The report also focuses on the company’s ESG future vision, which comprises working towards carbon neutrality, reducing waste, and committing to using sustainable materials in its products, packaging, and supply chain. The company intends to develop more robust systems to track energy, water, and waste data across its portfolio of properties.

Integrity and maintaining high ethical standards are of paramount importance to 23andMe. The company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and a Supplier Code of Conduct, covering several topics, including corruption, antitrust violations, insider trading, gifts and entertainment, conflicts of interest, and the validity of financial information. Furthermore, 23andMe has established a Global Anti-Corruption Policy for its employees, and its Audit Committee provides board-level oversight of ethics and compliance matters.

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23andMe is committed to maintaining a diverse, welcoming, supportive culture for all employees. The company has several initiatives in place, such as a dedicated DEI website that shares annual hiring and staff compensation data. Its CEO and co-founder, Anne Wojcicki, has signed the Disability:IN CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion. 23andMe has also collaborated with StreetCode Academy to offer tailored “exposureships” for high school students in the Bay Area and has donated over 200 laptops to the academy.

Management provides regular updates to the Board of Directors regarding 23andMe’s DEI initiatives. The company has, since 2021, shared annual hiring and staff composition data on its website and highlighted areas of improvement, promoting transparency and accountability.

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23andMe has conducted several initiatives to advance genetic diversity in research, including the Global Genetics Project and the African Genetics Project. As a result, in January 2022, the company added 25 African genetic groups to its ancestry product, benefitting more than 300,000 customers with African ancestry.

In addition, 23andMe’s primary non-laboratory space in Sunnyvale, California, is LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified with a Platinum rating. It has a 40KW solar panel system on the roof, 102 electric vehicle charging stations, and 52 bicycle parking slots. The company also employs waste minimization and appropriate disposal strategies and continues to look for ways to reduce its environmental footprint in its supply chain.

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23andMe’s ESG report reaffirms the company’s commitment to making a valuable difference in the health and wellbeing of its customers, the planet, and its stakeholders. With its initiatives and strategic framework in place, the company is well on its way to achieving its ESG goals.

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By James paul

James Patel is a tech journalist with a keen interest in emerging technologies and their impact on society. He is known for his insightful analysis and in-depth coverage of topics such as AI, cybersecurity, and the future of work.

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