Growing sustainably for 65 years

Christina Leslie, Vice President, Corporate Sustainability & Operational Efficiency, Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing, North America

In 2025, the Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America business line began construction of three new facilities for our Cary, NC; San Diego, CA; and Toronto, Canada, operations. These state-of-the-art facilities will come online in 2026. Additionally, our Lancaster, PA, site commenced construction for its 21st and largest - 300,000 ft2 - building expansion in Q2 2026. And with every expansion and laboratory renovation, our business strategy for managing sustainable growth is carefully considered and approached in a variety of ways.

We build sustainability into expansion plans at the onset of the project, not after. This has been accomplished by taking into consideration energy efficiency, water conservation, and green campus infrastructure opportunities. For example, we integrate LED lighting in newly constructed buildings, implement on-going conversion efforts to replace older lighting technology with LED lighting in existing facilities, and use low-flow and reuse water systems in restrooms. A renewable heating project at the Lancaster, PA, site allows for passing all exiting hood exhaust beside a closed-loop glycol system. The greatest energy benefit is that during the winter months, the warmer air exiting the building can be used to preheat the incoming air, which requires less energy from the steam boilers. Finally, efforts to move away from traditional landscaping towards the creation of spaces offering native landscaping that supports biodiversity and healthy habitats have resulted in a reduction of campus maintenance costs and water usage.

As operations grow, energy demand increases. While a broader renewable energy purchasing strategy is still being determined for BPT operations in the US, actions are being taken to transition fleet vehicles to electric vehicles where possible, install smart energy systems (automated lighting/sensors, fume hood monitoring, and HVAC optimization), and ensure preventative maintenance procedures are in place to guarantee optimal functioning of freezers and refrigerators. Investment in Renewable Energy Certificates to offset a percentage of electricity usage with renewable energy sources is another decarbonization effort.

Adding employees increases resource consumption—but also creates opportunities. BPT-NA sites facilitate sustainable hiring practices and workplace culture by:

• Offering remote or hybrid work to reduce commuting emissions where feasible.
• Providing incentives for public transit, biking, or carpooling.
• Installing EV chargers on-site.
• Educating employees on sustainability practices (waste reduction, energy use, enhanced recycling, etc.).
• Partnering with My Green Lab to provide advanced educational opportunities for employees and laboratory certifications. Since 2024, three BPT-NA sites have completed seven My Green Lab certifications for eight departments.

Waste management is also a key area of focus for the business. Company-wide recycling programs are in place. In 2025, BPT Lancaster was the recipient of an Environmental Stewardship Award in the Corporate Sector by the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania (PROP) for the site’s advanced recycling efforts. The business line is also encouraged to reduce single-use materials in the offices and operations and source consumables from vendors who use sustainable materials and packaging. Currently, the first-ever regional business line sustainability challenge is in progress, partnering with Fill It Forward to reduce single-use waste across all of the North American sites and create meaningful global impact.

Another key aspect to managing sustainable growth across the BPT-NA sites is active measurement and tracking of our carbon footprint to identify areas where we can eliminate and reduce our emissions. Related to this, all executive leaders have ESG goals that are tied to performance. This facilitates accountability and commitment from the top levels of leadership.

Moving forward, it will be important to continue to explore uses of technology to maximize the efficiency of our operations. Using AI and analytics to optimize logistics and reduce fuel use, automation/digitization of processes to minimize waste and monitor buildings in real time for efficiency will all be areas of focus. We truly believe that embedding sustainability into daily behavior, performance, and growth strategies is critical to the successful expansion and innovation of our business. For more information about Eurofins BPTNA sustainability efforts, refer to our 2025-sustainability-report-final.pdf.