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Illumina Among First in the World to Receive Approval of Science-Based Net-Zero Target

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Commitment to reach net-zero GHG emissions across Illumina’s direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) and our value chain (Scope 3) by 2050 from its 2019 baseline levels . Near-Term Targets Commitments based on 2019 baseline levels. in 2019 to 100% by 2030 . Long-Term Target Commitments based on 2019 baseline levels.

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5 steps boards can take to be ESG-ready for 2021

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Despite years of progress by leading corporations toward ESG, corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental health and safety (EHS) and sustainability goals, the reality is that board members overseeing these companies are still trying to discern how all of this applies to them. Time for training.

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Tax Reporting Shows That Companies Are Accountable for Their Impacts

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Launched in 2019, the GRI Tax Standard is the first and only global standard for public, country-by-country reporting on tax, alongside tax strategy and governance. Developed by a multi-stakeholder expert group, GRI 207 published in December 2019 and is freely available in nine languages.

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Community investments pay dividends

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Corporate community investment historically has been the realm of philanthropy and volunteerism departments, but there are a growing number of examples where direct investment by businesses benefits operations as well as the communities in which they serve. In 2019, the Business Roundtable redefined the purpose of a U.S.

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Mary Kay’s Enduring Commitment to Enriching Women’s Lives and Positive Social Impact

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Originally published in Mary Kay's 2024 Sustainability Report Mary Kay’s mission of enriching women’s lives as well as its approach to sustainability and corporate social responsibility exemplify what positive impact means for women and their families, local and global communities, and the next generation of STEM women leaders.

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Paul Polman: 'Businesses cannot succeed in societies that fail'

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Polman is co-founder and chairman of Imagine , a "for-benefit" organization and foundation, which he started in 2019 with Valerie Keller, CEO for the organization; Jeff Seabright, former chief sustainability officer of Unilever; and Kees Kruythoff, chairman and CEO of the Livekindly Company. Social Justice. Leadership. Racial Justice.

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Illumina Expands STEM Education Efforts at BizTown Opening

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Since 2019, we have reached more than 900,000 learners. Learn more about Illumina’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, community impact, and progress here. “I couldn’t be more excited for the future, knowing it will be led by kids like Kyle, and all of the Biztown students,” said Sam.