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Avantor® Releases 2023 Science for Goodness Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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RADNOR, Pa., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries, today released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress made in 2022 implementing environment, social & governance practices, in alignment with the company's mission to set science in motion to create a better world.

Key Points: 
  • "At Avantor, mitigating our environmental impact is vitally important to our mission of propelling science forward, and we look forward to driving efforts to support sound climate science," said Michael Stubblefield, President and CEO at Avantor.
  • Avantor has made significant progress in the past year on its four Science for Goodness sustainability pillars: People & Culture, Innovation & Environment, Community Engagement, and Governance & Integrity.
  • Highlights from Avantor's 2023 Sustainability Report include:
    Innovation & Environment: Reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 by 3 percent, or 1,869 MTCO2e compared to 2021.
  • Governance and Integrity: Introduced a global Responsible Supplier Program with three commitments: measuring and improving suppliers' sustainability performance; partnering with suppliers to accelerate sustainability; and rewarding suppliers for exceptional sustainability performance and collaboration.

Avantor® and Avantor Foundation Giving Supports Communities Around the Globe in 2022

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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RANDOR, Pa., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), today announced that it has surpassed $7 million in giving since its inception in 2009, supporting its mission of advancing science education and providing healthcare to those in need. In 2022, the Foundation granted more than $1 million to 15 organizations around the world. In addition, Avantor Inc. donated products to support education and disaster relief efforts valued at more than $1.3 million.

Key Points: 
  • In 2022, the Foundation granted more than $1 million to 15 organizations around the world.
  • In addition, Avantor Inc. donated products to support education and disaster relief efforts valued at more than $1.3 million.
  • "We look forward to partnering with grantees and employees around the globe to extend our impact in 2023."
  • As part of Avantor's commitment to serving communities, Avantor Foundation recently expanded community engagement programming for Avantor employees to include matching gifts for both financial donations and volunteer time.

Avantor and Avantor Foundation Make a Difference by Providing Critical Health Services for Vulnerable Communities in Singapore

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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By identifying community needs and addressing them through these grants, the Avantor Foundation is able to contribute to the advancement of healthcare in Singapore and the region.

Key Points: 
  • By identifying community needs and addressing them through these grants, the Avantor Foundation is able to contribute to the advancement of healthcare in Singapore and the region.
  • "By working with SATA CommHealth and HealthServe, we want to connect and help communities, which deserve crucial assistance but are sometimes overlooked.
  • The Avantor Foundation also has provided a grant to HealthServe, a medical NGO that advocates for the needs and wellbeing of vulnerable, low-wage migrant workers in Singapore.
  • Since 2009, the Avantor Foundation has been making a difference in the science community by supporting organizations aligned to its mission.

Avantor® Releases 2022 Sustainability Report, Highlighting Significant Progress in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Efforts

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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RADNOR, Pa., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries, today released its 2022 sustainability report highlighting the company's significant progress in innovating for a sustainable future, strengthening the communities where it operates and continuing to foster an inclusive work environment.

Key Points: 
  • By measuring and reporting our progress against our goals, we demonstrate Avantor's commitment to transparency, accountability and positive impacts to better our environment and society."
  • The Company also created additional employee resource groups to promote inclusion, dialogue and awareness for employees with diverse backgrounds.
  • Innovation & Environment: Avantor reduced its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 9.6% compared to a 2019 baseline1.
  • "We look forward to sharing our ongoing progress as we enhance partnerships with our customers and suppliers to propel sustainability forward," Kaufman added.

Avantor Foundation Giving Surpasses $6 Million Since Inception

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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RADNOR, Penn., March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), has surpassed $6 million in giving to support greater access to healthcare and advance STEM education since its inception in 2009.

Key Points: 
  • RADNOR, Penn., March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), has surpassed $6 million in giving to support greater access to healthcare and advance STEM education since its inception in 2009.
  • In 2021, the Avantor Foundation donated more than $1 million to 16 organizations across 12 countries.
  • In addition, the Avantor Foundation organized volunteer opportunities for company associates to work with Stemettes, a Foundation grantee, to inspire young women to pursue STEM careers.
  • Since 2009, the Avantor Foundation has been making a difference in the science community by supporting organizations aligned to its mission.

Innovation in Natural, Clean Ingredients Ushers in Sensegen

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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We are 100% focused on true-to-nature, sustainable, and clean ingredients made possible by biotechnology.

Key Points: 
  • We are 100% focused on true-to-nature, sustainable, and clean ingredients made possible by biotechnology.
  • Consumers are seeking to buy clean and sustainable products, and they are expecting companies to change from synthetic to natural.
  • Our diverse team of experts collaborate with advanced bio-techniques and collaborate as a team to provide unique consumer-validated ingredients.
  • At Sensegen, weve pioneered a way of formulating nature without compromise or harm; providing one-of-a-kind solutions for Taste, Smell, and Beauty.