Sustainability at Natera
Natera’s commitment to sustainability aligns with our mission and is an important part of how we care for our people, our communities and our world while we strive to change the management of disease. Learn More
Natera’s 2023 Sustainability Report
Our 2025 Sustainability goals
In April 2022, Natera hosted its inaugural Sustainability Summit bringing together members of the board, executive leadership and senior business leaders to create Natera’s 2025 Sustainability goals. We report on the progress of these goals in our annual Sustainability reports. The 2025 Sustainability goals have a baseline year of 2021.
Environmental
Waste
- Reduce non-biohazardous waste footprint per test kit by 25%
- Achieve 80% non-biohazardous waste diversion for our Austin and San Carlos sites
Energy
- Transition 50% of sales fleet to electric vehicles
- Achieve My Green Lab Certification at Austin and San Carlos sites
Supply chain
- Goal met: Collaborate with 25 of Natera’s top 100 critical suppliers to have Scope 1-2 emissions reduction initiatives
Social
Empowering our people
- Achieve 100% of people managers to complete annual Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) training
- Perform annual pay equity analysis and adjust as appropriate
Community impact
- Log 20,000 employee volunteer hours from 2021 to 2025
Governance
Governance
- Increase diversity of executive leadership
- Provide updates on sustainability to Board twice annually
Ready to Change the World
Pursuing Environmental Stewardship
Our Scope 3 waste reductions decrease our environmental impact.
> 500k pounds
of material eliminated from test kits since 2021
Empowering our People & Communities
Our employees contribute to building stronger communities through service.
> 16.7k hours
volunteered by employees since 2021
Supporting our Patients’ Journeys
Our work enables us to be present for some of life’s most important healthcare moments.
>10M tests
performed for our patients since inception
As we move forward, Natera remains dedicated to our mission and core values. We are fortunate to participate in the healthcare journeys of millions of patients and their families, and we will continue to drive positive change on sustainability matters to create a healthier, more sustainable future for all.
Prioritizing Access to Health Care
In 2023, Natera spent more than $320.7 million on research and development. Our research and development activities not only drive the improvement of products to advance patient care, but also support our efforts to achieve insurance coverage and expand access to care.
Investing in our Future
Employee Engagement
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) are important sources of support, networking and learning – and they contribute to the overall culture of Natera. One in three Naterans are involved in our six ERGs.
Leadership Development
Natera prioritizes employee growth and career development, and offers leadership and mentorship programs tailored to support our employees on their career journey. More than 30% of people managers completed development training in 2023.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our millions of patients around the world come from many backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To drive the innovation that improves care for all, that diversity must be reflected among our employees. In 2023, more than 93% of people managers completed diversity training that provided in-depth insight into diversity training fundamentals.
Patient Experience
We are fortunate to participate in the health care journey of millions of patients and their families. In 2023, Natera provided more than 315,000 patient virtual education sessions to guide patients through their health journey.
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