Illumina releases 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Core Insights - Illumina Inc. published its fifth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, showcasing its commitments and progress in advancing human health in 2023 [1][2] Group 1: Accelerating Access to Genomics - Illumina is focused on making genomics accessible by reducing sequencing costs, entering new markets, and enhancing genomic data diversity [2] - In 2023, the company trained over 27,000 healthcare professionals and advocated for health care coverage for genomic testing, which increased from $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion [2] - New product launches included the NovaSeq™ X Series, TruSight™ Oncology 500 ctDNA v2 research assay, and the 25B flow cell, which can generate tens of thousands of whole genomes annually at the lowest cost per sample [2] Group 2: Nurturing People and Communities - Illumina maintained a zero net pay gap for the fifth consecutive year and achieved 45% female representation in its workforce, with a 5% increase in female leadership roles over the last three years [3] - Nearly 60% of employees participated in charitable giving and volunteering in 2023, reflecting the company's commitment to a purpose-driven culture [3] Group 3: Integrating Environmental Stewardship - The NovaSeq X Series uses more sustainable reagents, resulting in 90% less packaging weight and waste, 50% less plastic, and a 61% reduction in climate change impact [3] - For the second consecutive year, 100% of Illumina's global electricity consumption came from renewable sources [3] Group 4: Operating Responsibly - In 2023, Illumina ensured that 100% of its core facilities participated in third-party audit programs to strengthen ethical business practices [4] - The company expanded its ISO data privacy certification and completed the EU-US and Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework Self-Certification and ISO 27701 certification [4] - Illumina maintains strong corporate governance with an independent Board of Directors, an independent Board Chair, and 75% of standing committees chaired by women [4]