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Our values

At Thermo Fisher, Earth Day is integral to our Mission and values.

 

We champion a healthy planet that sustains human health and natural resources, working towards a more sustainable future. We understand the urgency of addressing climate change. We promote renewable energy, sustainable water management practices, reducing waste, designing more sustainable products and providing innovative solutions for greener technologies, safe air and water quality, and climate research.

How Thermo Fisher Scientific combats climate change on its path to net zero

"As a company, we realize that investing in fossil fuel infrastructure now could lock us into a future of high emissions that is incompatible with our climate goals. Acting with urgency is not just a moral imperative—it’s also smart business," says Matthew Yamatin in his interview about his passion for sustainability and how transitioning to a low-carbon economy will create both challenges and opportunities for innovation and growth at Thermo Fisher.

Tune in to a greener tomorrow

"As a company, we realize that investing in fossil fuel infrastructure now could lock us into a future of high emissions that is incompatible with our climate goals. Acting with urgency is not just a moral imperative—it’s also smart business," says Matthew Yamatin in his interview about his passion for sustainability and how transitioning to a low-carbon economy will create both challenges and opportunities for innovation and growth at Thermo Fisher.

Advancing Sustainability in Laboratories: A Conversation with My Green Lab’s James Connelly and Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Alyssa Caddle

Laboratories use up to ten times the energy of typical office spaces, making sustainability in science a pressing issue. In this episode of Science with a Twist, host Terri Somers speaks with James Connelly, CEO of My Green Lab, and Alyssa Caddle, Senior Director of Global Sustainability at Thermo Fisher Scientific, about steps laboratories can take to reduce their environmental impact. From energy-efficient cold storage to more sustainable lab products, James and Alyssa discuss how the life science industry is evolving to meet ambitious climate goals.

 

"As a company, we realize that investing in fossil fuel infrastructure now could lock us into a future of high emissions that is incompatible with our climate goals. Acting with urgency is not just a moral imperative—it’s also smart business," says Matthew Yamatin in his interview about his passion for sustainability and how transitioning to a low-carbon economy will create both challenges and opportunities for innovation and growth at Thermo Fisher.

Perspectives: How Thermo Fisher Scientific combats climate change on its path to net zero

"As a company, we realize that investing in fossil fuel infrastructure now could lock us into a future of high emissions that is incompatible with our climate goals. Acting with urgency is not just a moral imperative—it’s also smart business," says Matthew Yamatin in his interview about his passion for sustainability and how transitioning to a low-carbon economy will create both challenges and opportunities for innovation and growth at Thermo Fisher.

Executive Q&A: Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Lower-Carbon Plastics as Part of Sustainability Initiatives

Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched a line of lab plastics made from raw materials with a negative carbon footprint. In this GenomeWeb Executive Q&A, director of procurement sustainability Alyssa Caddle and senior product manager Steve Lewis discuss the plastics and how they fit into the company's broader sustainability efforts.

Mol Bio Minutes: Sustainability in the lab

Bringing you another episode of Mol Bio Minutes mini episodes, part of the Speaking of Mol Bio podcast series about molecular biology and its trending applications in life sciences. This episode focuses on sustainability in the lab. Join Sune Lund Sporring for insights and practical advice on creating a greener future for your research team. Learn how to lower carbon emissions, conserve energy, and implement more sustainable practices without compromising your science.

Discover our latest greener products

Krios 5 Cryo-TEM

A 300 kV cryo-transmission electron microscope that enables 3D visualization of proteins and molecular machines at atomic level, revealing their localization and dynamics within the architecture of the cell. Built-in sustainability provides energy-saving Eco modes with fast wake up scheduling, plus environmental impact certification with the My Green Lab® ACT® Ecolabel.

Lab Centrifuges with GreenCool Technology

Thermo Scientific Centrifuges with GreenCool Technology are Greener by Design and bring outstanding power and enhanced sustainability to the laboratory. Equipped with a next-generation cooling system, these centrifuges exemplify technological leadership and innovation.

Lower carbon plastic solutions

Our Sustain solutions signify a breakthrough in plastics product offerings. These products are manufactured from plastic resins derived from second-generation biobased feedstocks, as opposed to fossil-based feedstocks, significantly reducing the product's carbon footprint.

Environmental spotlight: Our stories

Lab automation goes viral in honeybee disease research

How a Thermo Fisher innovation is helping scientists understand the disease landscape threatening the beloved pollinators and the world’s food system.
 

Better texture for better batteries

A new innovation looks at an overlooked attribute to improve performance.

Water wise

14-year-old Tina Jin, winner of the 2024 Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge, endeavors to help everyone, everywhere access clean, drinkable water.
 

Articles, news and more

Environmental sustainability across our brands and businesses

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