Sustainable Science
We strive to evolve our scientific practices to ensure that scientific breakthroughs don’t come at a cost to the environment. Our sustainability strategy for our science focuses on operational efficiency and strategic partnerships with global leaders in laboratory sustainability.
Energy Optimization
Laboratories are energy-intensive environments. We are committed to reducing our energy consumption through smart equipment management programs, including optimizing HVAC systems for off-peak hours, and setting back our ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers from -80℃ to -70℃ where scientifically viable.
Water Conservation & Management
Recognizing water as a finite resource, particularly in the state of California, we are implementing rigorous conservation measures, including upgrading water purification systems to reduce "reject water" during production and installing low-flow aerators.
Waste Reduction & Circularity
We are moving toward a circular laboratory waste system by expanding our recycling programs for lab plastics, including rigid and soft plastics, and encouraging the use of more sustainable solvents and reagents.
Partnering for Excellence
As official partners of the My Green Lab Certification program, the global gold standard for laboratory sustainability, we are empowering our scientists to make lasting sustainability changes. Our mission is to certify our labs across all Genentech sites by the end of 2026.
Through these combined efforts, we are ensuring that our laboratories remain a space of innovation that respects and preserves our environment.
