Illumina named to Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for sixth consecutive year and as a Sustainability Yearbook Member for fourth consecutive year

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Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) has achieved significant recognition for its sustainability efforts, being named to the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index and North America Index for the sixth consecutive year. The company scored in the top 15% of the World Index and ranks as the highest-scoring U.S. company in the Life Sciences Tools & Services Sector.

The recognition includes Illumina's fourth consecutive year as a Sustainability Yearbook Member, placing among the top 780 companies out of 7,700 assessed. In 2024, the company demonstrated its commitment to sustainability through the launch of the MiSeq i100 Series, featuring an 85% reduction in packaging waste and recyclable plastics.

Notable achievements include maintaining 100% renewable energy procurement for operations for the third consecutive year, contributing to Illumina's fifth-place ranking in TIME's 'World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024.' The company will release its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility report in May.

Illumina leads as highest-scoring U.S. company in its industry

SAN DIEGO, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, has been named for the sixth year in a row to the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index and the Dow Jones Best-in-Class North America Index (formerly part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices), and recognized for the fourth year in a row as a Sustainability Yearbook Member. Illumina, which scored in the top 15% of the Best-in-Class World Index, also ranked as the highest-scoring US company in the Life Sciences Tools & Services Sector.

The Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices are based on the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices. The Best-in-Class Indices represent the top 10% of each industry in the World Index and the top 20% for the North America Index.

"Together with our customers, Illumina is shaping a more sustainable future for all and championing human health to benefit patients, communities, our people, and the planet," said Kevin Pegels, chief of global operations. "I'm incredibly proud of our global team for continuing to achieve this important recognition year after year." 

The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook this year highlights the top 780 companies leading in their industry out of nearly 7700 companies assessed.

Illumina's commitment to increasing the sustainability of its business and products was further demonstrated in 2024 with the launch of the MiSeq i100 Series, which included key innovations, such as an 85% reduction in packaging waste compared to the MiSeq System, and the use of recyclable plastics. The XLEAP-SBS chemistry on the MiSeq i100 Series also enables room-temperature ship-and-store consumables, empowering customers to sequence more sustainably.

Additionally, for the third consecutive year, Illumina procured 100% renewable energy for its operations through on-site generation, purchased renewable electricity, and renewable energy credits, which helped the company earn the fifth spot in TIME's "World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024'" list. 

Updates and progress on Illumina's environmental targets will be disclosed in its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, set to release in May. Illumina's most recent CSR report is available here.

About Illumina

Illumina is improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical, and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments. To learn more, visit illumina.com and connect with us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.    

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FAQ

What sustainability indices has Illumina (ILMN) been included in for 2024?

Illumina has been included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index and North America Index for the sixth consecutive year, and named as a Sustainability Yearbook Member for the fourth consecutive year.

How does Illumina's MiSeq i100 Series contribute to sustainability?

The MiSeq i100 Series features an 85% reduction in packaging waste compared to the MiSeq System, uses recyclable plastics, and includes XLEAP-SBS chemistry enabling room-temperature ship-and-store consumables.

What is Illumina's (ILMN) renewable energy achievement in 2024?

Illumina maintained 100% renewable energy procurement for its operations through on-site generation, purchased renewable electricity, and renewable energy credits for the third consecutive year.

What ranking did Illumina (ILMN) achieve in TIME's sustainable companies list for 2024?

Illumina ranked fifth in TIME's 'World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024' list.

How did Illumina (ILMN) perform in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment?

Illumina scored in the top 15% of the Best-in-Class World Index and ranked as the highest-scoring US company in the Life Sciences Tools & Services Sector.