GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  July 12, 2022

Quest Diagnostics Sets Emission Goals

Quest Diagnostics set emissions goals and launched its first formal materiality assessment in 2021 to identify the most significant ESG topics to the company and its stakeholders. To enhance the level of the company's ESG disclosures, it also began reporting in accordance with Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) guidelines.

 A provider of diagnostic information services, the company plans to increase energy efficiency, sourcing, and use. Quest will include renewable energy in the sourcing of energy when it's cost-effective and feasible. 

Quest will utilize technology to improve its ground fleet efficiency, reducing carbon fuel use and associated GHG emissions and will conduct strategic sourcing when making decisions about the materials and services purchased in order to reduce consumption of natural resources and decrease waste and emissions.

Details were provided in its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report.

"Recognizing that the pandemic shone a light on deep-rooted disparities in the American healthcare system impacting underserved communities, we continue to seek ways to provide access to needed diagnostic testing," said Steve Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President in a statement. "We are proud of the collaborations we've established through Quest for Health Equity."