{"id":3442,"date":"2025-10-20T12:55:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T04:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/?p=3442"},"modified":"2025-10-20T12:55:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T04:55:44","slug":"delivering-better-food-health-and-sustainability-merieux-nutrisciences-aq-supports-the-global-esg-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/delivering-better-food-health-and-sustainability-merieux-nutrisciences-aq-supports-the-global-esg-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Delivering Better Food, Health, and Sustainability: M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences AQ Supports the Global ESG Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences AQ (MNAQ)<\/strong>, sustainability, safety, and health are central to everything we do. In alignment with our parent company\u2019s <strong>global 2030 ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiative<\/strong>, MNAQ is proud to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable and responsible food system in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our global ESG commitments are guided by three pillars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Better Food \u2013 Sustainable Food Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We partner with agri-food companies on sustainable sourcing through better agricultural practices and the development of alternative proteins. We also support food companies in their transition to <strong>sustainable packaging<\/strong> while ensuring food safety and quality. In addition, we develop <strong>methodologies and data-based solutions<\/strong> to allow high-quality environmental footprinting assessments in the agri-food sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Better Health \u2013 Safe &amp; Healthy Lives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MNAQ upholds globally consistent, high-quality standards to protect consumer health and deliver best-in-class services. We are committed to providing the safest possible working environment and supporting our employees\u2019 growth, development, and fulfilment throughout their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target 2030:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences labs are ISO 17025 certified and aligned with our One MxNS Global Quality System <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40% reduction of workplace injuries (LTIFR baseline FY22)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>90% of eligible employees (with at least one year of seniority) will receive regular performance and career reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 70% employee response rate in the annual satisfaction survey, with actions taken accordingly based on the results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100% coverage of the priority targeted audience will roll out the MxNs Leadership Program for ~430 leaders across 32 countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Better World \u2013 A Fair &amp; Sustainable Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We minimise carbon emissions and reduce our environmental footprint, foster equal opportunities, and uphold transparency, compliance, and integrity in everything we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target 2030:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30% reduction in Scope 1 &amp; 2 emissions intensity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40% of our spend to be allocated to suppliers engaged in an SBTi-aligned or strong CO\u2082 emissions reduction trajectory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100% of our sites with a testing activity will measure our water consumption to improve our practices and usages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 45% Women Representation in Leadership positions (CEO-1 to CEO-3 levels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A gender pay gap between -2% and +2% through transparent evaluation and fair compensation policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen and validate MXNS suppliers through our Third Party Control system \u2013 Maintain 90% <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide regular training to ensure employees fully understand and uphold MXNS highest ethical standards 95% completion rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equip 100% of top leadership with sustainability training to drive responsible business practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through our <strong>food testing, microbiology, nutrition analysis, and compliance services<\/strong>, MNAQ translates these commitments into practical, local action, helping Australian businesses deliver safe, high-quality, and sustainable products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore how MNAQ is bringing these ESG commitments to life in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7384347353660674048\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7384347353660674048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn video<\/a>, and learn more about the global strategy behind our 2030 goals on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/our-esg-commitments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences ESG page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By embedding ESG principles across our operations, MNAQ is proud to contribute to <strong>a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future\u2014for Australia and the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(10,68,121) 0%,rgb(0,171,230) 100%)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\">Find a laboratory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to know how M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences AQ can support you locally? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/locations-opening-hours\/\">View Our Locations in Australia<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Australia-Merieux-NutriSciences-Laboratories-locations-1-1024x563.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Australia-Merieux-NutriSciences-Laboratories-locations-1-1024x563.png 1024w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Australia-Merieux-NutriSciences-Laboratories-locations-1-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Australia-Merieux-NutriSciences-Laboratories-locations-1-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Australia-Merieux-NutriSciences-Laboratories-locations-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences AQ (MNAQ), sustainability, safety, and health are central to everything we do. In alignment with our parent company\u2019s global 2030 ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiative, MNAQ is proud to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable and responsible food system in Australia. Our global ESG commitments are guided by three pillars:&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3473,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"post_folder":[],"class_list":["post-3442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-au"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":46,"label":"News"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bdfhfnfg-1024x576.png",1024,576,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Hannah Fang","author_link":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/author\/hannah_fang\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":46,"name":"News","slug":"news-au","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":46,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":4,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":46,"category_count":4,"category_description":"","cat_name":"News","category_nicename":"news-au","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3442","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3442"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3442\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3525,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3442\/revisions\/3525"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3473"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3442"},{"taxonomy":"post_folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_folder?post=3442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}