Environment,
Health, Safety &
Sustainability

Integrating EHS and Sustainability with Strategic Business Value at Aragen.

At Aragen, the safety and well-being of our employees and stakeholders are at the core of our operations. We’ve built a comprehensive safety strategy that blends risk mitigation, process management, and industrial hygiene best practices. Led by a team of seasoned professionals, our Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) team ensures that safety systems are seamlessly integrated into our business processes. Our facilities are accredited with ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 50001: 2018 certifications.

As a leader in the biopharma lifecycle, Aragen supports the entire process from concept to commercialization. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative scientific solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. This dedication to environmental responsibility and stakeholder safety drives our long-term strategy, minimizing our environmental footprint and reinforcing our focus on sustainable practices.

Sustainability is a cornerstone of Aragen’s operations. By combining environmental, health, safety, and sustainability management into a unified program, we ensure consistent improvement and adherence to global standards. We embrace green chemistry principles throughout our processes and have developed sustainable procurement guidelines to engage our suppliers in these efforts. 

Key Sustainability Commitments:

• Committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
• CDP disclosures on Climate Change and Water Security
• Signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) principles
• Associate member of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI)
• Member of the GRI South Asia Charter on Sustainability Imperatives

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Targets:

• Achieved net zero landfill in Fiscal 2025 
• Attain 25% gender diversity by 2026
• Targeted to achieve a 50% reduction in scope 1, 2, 3 emissions by Fiscal 2032
• Achieve water neutrality by Fiscal 2035
• In Fiscal 2026, 32% of energy consumed at our facilities was from renewable sources. We intend to further increase the share of renewable energy to 75% by Fiscal 2028

Aragen’s near-term and net-zero emission goals are validated and approved by the SBTi, and we have outlined a detailed decarbonization plan. This includes increasing the use of renewable electricity at our Bengaluru, Mallapur, and Vishakhapatnam locations.

In line with our water neutrality target, we are investing in watershed management projects in Hyderabad, collaborating with external stakeholders to not only meet our water neutrality goal but also protect the environment.

Aragen is also planning to disclose sustainability efforts to Refinitiv and the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) in addition to existing disclosure to EcoVadis & CDP.

At Aragen, sustainability is more than a goal—it’s embedded in our DNA. Through continued innovation and dedication to responsible business practices, we’re building a safer, greener, and more sustainable future.