Moderna Reviews its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Progress and Ambitions at Second ESG Investor Event
The Company's ESG strategy demonstrates its efforts to advance global health and environmental sustainability, as well as its commitments to employees and communities
"Our mRNA platform science has benefited patients around the world and with that comes great responsibility as science alone will not solve the world's greatest health challenges," said
- Medicines for Patients:
Moderna is leveraging its platform for many medicines, from vaccines to protect hundreds of millions of people from common viruses for which no vaccines are available today, to several rare disease therapies with tremendous opportunity for impact. Within its clinical trials,Moderna believes a committed approach to offering equal healthcare accessibility is achievable and necessary. The Company is also committed to using its platform to help rapidly respond to the greatest public health threats, pursuing a pipeline of priority programs relevant for outbreak response and pandemic preparedness.Moderna has long prioritized strategic collaborations to benefit global health, including its partnership with TheCoalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), andModerna's mRNA Access program, a collaborative effort that enables researchers around the world to utilizeModerna's mRNA technology. - Environment:
Moderna is progressing on its journey toward net-zero carbon emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by 2030. The Company has advanced its overall environmental sustainability program, including through implementing its sustainability strategy, enhancing its disclosure of key performance indicators, submitting its first CDP Climate Change questionnaire, and initiating a climate risk and scenario analysis. These efforts support internal and external stakeholder expectations for sustainable operations andModerna's adaptation to a low-carbon economy. - Employees & Culture:
Moderna consistently ranks as a top employer and achieves above benchmark scores on engagement, culture and belonging.Moderna continues to foster a culture where every employee can meaningfully contribute to the Company's mission, an effort that serves to attract and retain the best talent. By living the Company's values and mindsets every day, theModerna team is not only advancing mRNA science, but also building an organization that cares deeply for patients, employees, the environment, and the community. - Community:
Moderna is committed to having a positive impact on communities around the world.Moderna's purpose-driven employees continue to exemplify the Company's mission, with nearly two out of three employees participating in volunteering activities or contributing as part ofModerna's newly instituted employee matching program.The Moderna Charitable Foundation continues to provide financial support to organizations and causes that promote public health, advance scientific education, and advocate for belonging, inclusion, and diversity. - Governance & Ethics:
Moderna prioritizes accountability and transparency around its ESG efforts, including through the publication of its second annual ESG report and continued commitment to disclosing key metrics.Moderna has initiated an ESG materiality assessment, which includes broad stakeholder surveys, and is also leveraging AI to build a dynamic analysis of material topics.
"Delivering on our ESG ambitions is made possible by a strong culture that embeds the values of transparency, accountability and ownership at all levels of the organization," said
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