Join us in celebrating Earth Day 2025 as we unite to honor our planet and drive positive change

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, promoting 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.

 

Earth Day reminds us of our responsibility to help protect and preserve our planet. We are committed to driving positive change and contributing to a more sustainable future through our actions and collaborations.

Innovation driven by science and purpose

"Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond our own operations. We are dedicated to helping our customers meet their sustainability goals by aligning our R&D efforts with our overall sustainability vision. Design for Sustainability is a core pillar of our strategy, with clear and measurable objectives to reduce environmental impacts. This includes reducing hazardous chemicals, minimizing waste, enhancing energy efficiency, responsible packaging practices, and promoting product longevity.”

 - Karen Nelson, Chief Scientific Officer at Thermo Fisher

Science With a Twist — and a focus on the environment

From Waste to Worth: Rethinking Plastics with NREL's Insights

Join us for an insightful episode of the Science With a Twist podcast, as host Terri Somers talks with Kat Knauer, PhD, about the future of plastics. We explore reducing plastic waste and the role of life science organizations in building a cleaner, more sustainable future. Tune in for expert insights, actionable steps, and a call to action for a greener world.

 

Green Chemistry: Designing for a sustainable future

In this episode of the Science With a Twist podcast, our host Vinod Mirchandani welcomes John Warner, the co-founder, president, and CTO of the Warner-Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, and co-founder of the non-profit, Beyond Benign. They talk about the role of green chemistry in sustainability, the importance of education, and why we need the right tools to build a world where the chemical building blocks of products used every day are healthier and safer for humans and the environment.

 

Forever Chemicals: The effects of PFAS and how to protect against it

This episode of Science With a Twist is dedicated to the importance of testing water for PFAS. Our guest is Dr. Lee Ferguson, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University. Dr. Ferguson and host John Lesica discuss the impact of PFAS on our water supplies, what it means for us as consumers, and how testing can benefit communities now and in the future.

 

Exploring environmental connections: our inspiring customer stories

Life undiscovered

For geomicrobiologist Dr. Brandi Kiel Reese, going a step beyond means making connections between tiny microbes and huge advances in science.

Innovating for a greener future

Koppert, a company that produces and sells natural alternatives to chemical pesticides, was looking for a more eco-friendly method to ship live, biological crop protection – one that didn’t compromise on quality.

Turning the taps on without fear

Bathing your child. Drinking a glass of water. Even brushing your teeth with tap water is no longer possible for the community of Flint, Michigan. “It can’t be done,” says Michael Harris...

Environmental sustainability across our brands and businesses

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