Agilent Again Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Most Responsible Companies
December 07 2022 - 1:44PM
Business Wire
Moves up 28 places from 2022
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the company
is ranked 101 in Newsweek’s 2023 list of America’s Most Responsible
Companies, up 28 places from 2022. It marks Agilent’s fourth
consecutive year on the prestigious list, which includes the
best-performing companies based on their environmental, social, and
governance (ESG) activities. Agilent also ranked 10 among
healthcare and life science companies, up from number 16.
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To formulate the rankings, Newsweek and business intelligence
firm Statista, Inc. reviewed corporate social responsibility and
financial reports, analyzed quantitative data, and surveyed 13,000
U.S. residents on perceptions of ESG practices. They examined
metrics on waste, emissions, energy use, water use, diversity and
engagement, philanthropic giving, disclosure and transparency, and
economic performance, among others.
“Agilent’s mission is to advance the quality of life,” said
Agilent President and CEO Mike McMullen. “Receiving this
recognition is gratifying because being a responsible corporate
citizen is central to who we are. Focusing on corporate
responsibility is woven into the fabric of our business and is part
of what we strive to do every day.”
Agilent has reported on its environmental and community impact
activities for over 20 years. Agilent further accelerated its
environmental commitment in 2021 by adopting science-based targets
for reducing emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by
2050.
The company’s most recent ESG report showed progress during
fiscal year 2021 on a number of critical metrics, including
reducing carbon emissions intensity per square foot by 34 percent
since 2014, increasing the share of women leaders reporting to the
CEO by 30 percent, and achieving industry leading employee
engagement levels.
The company released its first Task Force on Climate Related
Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report in 2022 and reported on its
plan to increase the share of women of color in leadership
positions.
Since the release of its 2021 ESG report, Agilent has continued
to progress in other areas, including work to advance diversity in
STEM education through a $1 million donation to Delaware State
University, a historically Black university; earning Great Place to
Work certification in over 20 countries; and joining the
How2Recycle program.
The Newsweek ranking adds to other recent recognition of
Agilent, including Fortune’s Top Workplaces in Health Care, Top
Project award from Environment +Energy Leader for instrument
recycling and refurbishment, Forbes Top Female-Friendly Companies,
and Investor’s Business Daily Best ESG Companies.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is a global leader in the
life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets,
delivering insight and innovation that advance the quality of life.
Agilent’s full range of solutions includes instruments, software,
services, and expertise that provide trusted answers to our
customers' most challenging questions. The company generated
revenue of $6.85 billion in fiscal 2022 and employs 18,000 people
worldwide. Information about Agilent is available at
www.agilent.com. To receive the latest Agilent news, subscribe to
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