Our Approach
ESG at Fulgent
“Fulgent is committed to focusing on long-term ESG goals that align with our mission and values. Our vision is to provide transformative healthcare solutions that create value for all our stakeholders. For us, this translates into advancing science and medical technology through innovation, product development, and refining our talent strategy and initiatives to attract and retain minority talent across all operations.”
To learn more, see our 2022 ESG Report.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
In 2022, we began to identify and map the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are most material to Fulgent and interlinked with our sustainability ambitions and corporate mission. There are four SDGs we believe, as a company, we can play a prominent role in today and in the future.
Good Health and Well-Being
We work to provide patient access to a variety of different types of quality genetic testing, regardless of one’s economic status.
Gender Equality
We are dedicated to empowering women within our workforce and students through training opportunities, hiring practices, educational initiatives and third-party partnerships.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Our workforce is one of our greatest assets. We support our employees by ensuring they are provided with the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
Climate Action
We are committed to being good stewards of the environment. We continue to work to monitor our footprint and investment in projects focused on improving environmental performance.
Governance
We are committed to the high standards of professional and personal conduct. We take our responsibility to the Company’s stakeholders seriously. The Board has developed corporate governance practices to help oversee management and business operations.
Click here to view our Corporate Governance Documents.
Our success depends in part on the skills, expertise, diverse experiences, and diligent performance of our Board of Directors, Executive Management team and leaders. The continued efforts and dedication of these individuals play a critical role in the day-to-day management of our operations, advancing our technologies, and implementing a successful business strategy. We are grateful for the leadership and ingenuity our team has provided and continues to provide at Fulgent.
Learn more about our Board of Directors, committee composition, and Management Team.
Social
Customers
At Fulgent, our customers come first. Our team works around the clock to expand our services and capabilities to serve more people in our communities.
We believe no one should have to sacrifice their health due to financial considerations or reasons. We work hard to ensure we provide every patient access to quality genetic testing, regardless of their economic status.
Learn more about our testing services and financial resources at Fulgent.
Employees
At Fulgent, we are united by a shared goal to help transform healthcare and improve the everyday lives of those around us. Our employees’ hard work and dedication enable us to make a difference in the lives of others. Therefore, supporting our employees and providing them with the resources they need to thrive is a top priority. We will continue to foster a safe and inclusive culture where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow and develop professionally.
Learn more about career opportunities at Fulgent.
Suppliers
We appreciate our suppliers and their ongoing partnerships. It is important to us that we continue to uphold relationships with those who equally value working towards a more sustainable future. In 2022, we created a formal Supplier Code of Conduct and Modern Slavery Statement. As well as designed a supplier questionnaire to track suppliers' initiatives such as environmentally-friendly operations, human rights protections, and data security protections. We also strive to collect key metrics including minority, women, and veteran-owned suppliers so we can better understand how Fulgent supports diverse businesses.
Click here to view our social policies.
Environmental
We strive to incorporate climate-related risk assessments as part of our leadership team’s agenda. Our Board provides general oversight of energy management, climate risk and opportunities, strategy and performance. The Board’s oversight includes a commitment to calculating yearly GHG emissions inventory, monitoring our progress and goals, and approving energy savings and climate-related projects.
See our latest ESG report for more information.
Click here to view our climate change policy.