Our Sustainability Commitment

At ProtaGene, sustainability is central to who we are and how we act. We take responsibility for the impact of our work on people, communities, and the environment. Guided by the United Nations Agenda 2030 and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, we continuously evolve our practices to support human health and the planet through environmental responsibility, social engagement, and ethical governance.

ProtaGene Honored with EcoVadis Silver Medal

In its second-ever assessment, ProtaGene has been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing the company among the top 15% of all companies assessed globally and the top 8% within the scientific research and development sector. Building on the Bronze Medal received in 2024, the Silver Medal marks a meaningful step forward and confirms our dedication to improving our sustainability performance.

EcoVadis Assessment & Our Performance

EcoVadis is one of the world’s most respected sustainability rating platforms, offering independent, evidence-based assessments of corporate ESG performance. In the latest evaluation, ProtaGene improved its overall score from 66 to 71 points, demonstrating tangible advancements across all rating categories. This result underscores the company’s ongoing dedication to responsible, transparent, and consistently sustainable business operations.
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Assessment Areas

EcoVadis evaluates sustainability performance through a comprehensive and evidence-based assessment system containing the following areas:

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    Environment
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    Labor & Human Rights
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    Ethics
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    Sustainable Procurement
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Performance Improvements

ProtaGene achieved measurable improvements across all four assessment areas, reflecting continuous development.

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    Labor & Human Rights: 70 → 73
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    Ethics: 70 → 74
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    Environment: 60 → 68
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    Sustainable Procurement: 60 → 69
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Why We Participate

Participating in the EcoVadis assessment supports transparency, measurable improvement, and alignment with global sustainability standards.

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    Transparency in ESG performance
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    Identification of improvement areas
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    Regulatory and stakeholder compliance
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    Strengthened partnerships

Our Strengths in Sustainability Management

As part of its ongoing commitment to responsible business practices, ProtaGene has established advanced management systems that reinforce strong ethical and social standards across the organization. In particular, our performance in Labor & Human Rights and Ethics reflects our dedication to fair working conditions, human rights protection, integrity, and compliance. Our commitment to transparency, anti-corruption measures, and responsible decision-making forms the foundation of our ethical leadership and corporate responsibility.
  • Fair working conditions and human rights protection
  • Integrity, compliance, and ethical business conduct
  • Transparency and anti-corruption measures
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Sustainability as a Shared Responsibility

Sustainability is more important than ever – for society, for businesses, and for our planet. ProtaGene’s EcoVadis score highlights meaningful progress toward a more sustainable future and reflects our responsibility toward customers, the environment, and a healthier, more livable world.

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Environment

ProtaGene is committed to protecting the climate and continuously reducing its environmental footprint across all operations. We promote emission-neutral mobility by limiting company vehicles, encouraging the use of public transportation, and replacing inter-site meetings with virtual collaboration. Sustainable commuting is supported through a company bike leasing program and flexible mobile-working options. We steadily digitalize processes to conserve resources, use water responsibly, minimize waste, increase recycling rates wherever possible, and avoid environmentally hazardous substances while continuously evaluating safer alternatives.

Social

ProtaGene is dedicated to fostering equal opportunities, fair working conditions, and an inclusive work environment for all employees. We promote gender equality, equal pay, skills development, and the inclusion of people with disabilities. Our culture is built on ethical values, transparent communication, and mutual respect. We provide structured onboarding, training, regular feedback processes, and fair compensation practices. As a socially responsible employer, we uphold strict supply chain standards, comply with GDPR, maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labor and modern slavery, and support occupational safety, preventive healthcare, and work-life balance through a wide range of social benefits.

Governance

ProtaGene is committed to conducting all business activities with the highest level of integrity, competence, and ethical responsibility. Fair competition, honesty, and transparency form the foundation of our corporate conduct. Our governance structure ensures responsible leadership and independent oversight, supported by a robust compliance and reporting framework. Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are strictly prohibited, and employees are protected when reporting concerns, risks, or incidents. A comprehensive whistleblowing policy enables safe and prompt reporting of unethical behavior or compliance breaches and ensures that every case is thoroughly investigated and addressed.

Management Statement

“Independent sustainability assessments like EcoVadis give our customers, partners and employees a clear picture of our commitment to responsible practices. We’re truly proud of this achievement, and it inspires us to keep pushing forward. With every step, we’re more determined to shape a brighter and more sustainable future.”

— Dr. Petra Weingarten, VP of Human Resources

 

Full ESG Statement

The complete ESG statement can be accessed via the EcoVadis platform and provides detailed insights into our Environmental, Social, and Governance commitments.