Sustainability

Our Approach to Sustainability

KeyPlants’ position as a leader in off-site modular manufacturing has a clear link to sustainability. Our ambition is to deliver innovative life science facilities and projects that contribute to a healthier world while maximizing the positive sustainability impacts of our modular manufacturing process. For KeyPlants, sustainability also means incorporating sustainability principles into our design process and value chain, conducting business in an ethical way and in alignment with our company values, and fostering safe, respectful, and inclusive work environments.

Sustainability Strategy

KeyPlants’ sustainability strategy supports our business goals and the company’s efforts to promote sustainable development. It will enable KeyPlants to be a competitive solution, create value for our customers and align with important sustainability frameworks. The strategy focuses on three strategic areas, which are coupled to specific focus areas and relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals:

 

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Focus area 2025

Sustainability Report 2024

KeyPlants’ annual sustainability report contains more information about the sustainability efforts and performance of the KeyPlants companies related to the environment, health & safety, and social sustainability. It also describes our participation in external initiatives, such as SBTi, and the company’s work related to the UN Sustainable Development goals where we see the greatest potential for positive impact.

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Our Goals

By 2030
1

Make a substantial contribution to societal well-being

By 2030
2

Integrate sustainability into all our value chains

By 2045
3

Achieve close to net-zero emissions and employ a circular model

External Initiatives

EcoVadis

Science Based Targets initiative

UN Global Compact

UN Sustainable Development Goals

EcoVadis

KeyPlants has received two consecutive Gold ratings from EcoVadis, one of the largest providers of company sustainability ratings in the world. The Gold rating means that KeyPlants is ranked in the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis. 

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Ecovadis 2026
Science Based Targets initiative

KeyPlants’ science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emission were validated in 2024 by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which mean that the targets are in line with the latest climate science research and efforts to limit global temperature increase to 1.5 °C. 

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SBTi
UN Global Compact

In February 2024, KeyPlants was accepted as a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. KeyPlants has committed to supporting the ten principles of the UNGC and to contribute to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

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UNGC
UN Sustainable Development Goals

KeyPlants contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global framework for addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. We support these goals through our projects, operations, and sustainability initiatives, focusing on the areas where our business can have the greatest impact. KeyPlants has identified the five SDGs highlighted below as most relevant to our work. 

 

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UN Sustainability Goals
External Initiatives

EcoVadis

EcoVadis

KeyPlants has received two consecutive Gold ratings from EcoVadis, one of the largest providers of company sustainability ratings in the world. The Gold rating means that KeyPlants is ranked in the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis. 

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Ecovadis 2026

Science Based Targets initiative

Science Based Targets initiative

KeyPlants’ science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emission were validated in 2024 by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which mean that the targets are in line with the latest climate science research and efforts to limit global temperature increase to 1.5 °C. 

Read more

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SBTi

UN Global Compact

UN Global Compact

In February 2024, KeyPlants was accepted as a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. KeyPlants has committed to supporting the ten principles of the UNGC and to contribute to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Read more

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UNGC

UN Sustainable Development Goals

UN Sustainable Development Goals

KeyPlants contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global framework for addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. We support these goals through our projects, operations, and sustainability initiatives, focusing on the areas where our business can have the greatest impact. KeyPlants has identified the five SDGs highlighted below as most relevant to our work. 

 

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UN Sustainability Goals

Contact

For questions about KeyPlants’ sustainability work, please contact Graham Kirn, Sustainability Controller, 

 

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Graham Kirn

 

sustainability@keyplants.com

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