Better Health for All

Agilent's core products and services, including those for drug discovery, cancer diagnosis and treatment, food and water safety, and the production of therapeutic nucleic acids, have an overwhelmingly positive impact on health. The company's R&D investment in 2024 was $1.7 billion, representing 14.3% of its revenue

, and it invested an additional $725 million to double manufacturing capacity for therapeutic nucleic acids. Agilent demonstrates strong healthcare data responsibility with a Global Data Governance and Privacy Program , ISO27001 certification for its main data center , and annual cybersecurity training for employees. The company also shows significant efforts in reducing environmental impact, achieving a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2019 , 9.5% reduction in energy consumption intensity , 27.6% reduction in water consumption intensity , and 94% solid waste diversion. Agilent had one Class 3 medical device recall in 2023 but holds ISO 13485 certification for medical devices quality management. The company partnered with Quest Diagnostics to expand access to an FDA-approved liquid biopsy test. However, its health equity programs, primarily focused on STEM education for underrepresented communities , represent approximately 0.0245% of revenue, indicating minimal funding. The company's response to global health crises, as evidenced by adapting programs to digital interactions during the Covid-19 pandemic , appears reactive and limited.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Agilent Technologies reported an Occupational Recordable Rate of 0.35 in 2015.

The company maintained a 1.0 gender pay equity ratio across its global workforce, supported by public UK gender pay gap reports in 2024. Employee engagement levels were 87% of the workforce reporting as highly engaged. For 2024, the CEO-to-median employee pay ratio was 120:1.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Agilent Technologies reported zero substantiated child labor incidents, and the company conducts due diligence on suppliers, including on-site audits when necessary, to mitigate risks.

Agilent is exempt from conflict mineral due diligence obligations for tin, tantalum, tungsten, or gold, as they do not import or process these materials, and imports of other conflict materials are below minimal thresholds.

Honest & Fair Business

Agilent has a comprehensive whistleblower policy, featuring a Compliance Hotline operated by an independent reporting service

, available 24/7 in over 100 languages , offering anonymity where permitted by law . The company strictly prohibits retaliation against anyone making a good faith report . Agilent also maintains a global anti-corruption policy that prohibits corrupt activities, including bribery, kickbacks, and facilitation payments (with strict reporting requirements) . This policy is compliant with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act , the U.K. Bribery Act , and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention . The company conducts due diligence on third parties, including background checks and monitoring , and requires periodic compliance certification and mandatory employee training , along with comprehensive analysis of business units for corruption risks .

Kind to Animals

Agilent Technologies has a policy outlining standards of care for animals used in production, aiming to minimize discomfort, distress, and pain.

Despite this, the company is listed as being involved in animal testing, using animals for drug testing, and providing instruments for this purpose. In terms of advancing alternatives, Agilent sponsored research at the Hamner Institutes to develop cell-based assays for toxicity testing and collaborates with Johns Hopkins University to advance alternative testing methods.

No War, No Weapons

Agilent Technologies derives approximately 0.0239% of its $6.85 billion fiscal 2022 revenue from defense-related contracts.

Recent contracts, totaling about $1.6 million (2023-2025), are for medical, diagnostic, and scientific test equipment supplied to military entities. The company demonstrates strict embargo compliance by halting all business operations in Russia as of May 23, 2022, and conducting remediation outreach to suppliers linked to US-sanctioned or high-risk smelters. , Agilent has donated over $600,000 to humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, representing approximately 0.00875% of its 2022 revenue. In its supply chain, Agilent adheres to basic humanitarian procurement guidelines through its Conflict Minerals Policy, which aims to end violence and human rights violations. , Agilent conducts annual human-rights due diligence related to conflict minerals, with executive management briefed on the results. Agilent's conflict minerals due diligence measures are designed to conform with the OECD Guidance, aligning with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in this specific area.

Planet-Friendly Business

Agilent's water withdrawal intensity was 66.61 m³ per $1 million revenue in 2023.

The company achieved a solid waste diversion rate of 94% in FY2023. For product environmental assessments, 40% of instrument revenue came from My Green Lab ACT-labeled products, with 41 product families certified. Agilent's net-zero emissions targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2023, including commitments to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, with a 95% reduction across all scopes by 2050. The company reported no significant instances of non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Agilent adopted the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations in 2021.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Agilent Technologies' operations do not directly interact with local cultures and communities, which limits both negative and positive impacts on cultural preservation and indigenous rights.

This aligns with a neutral position on cultural respect, making cultural impact assessment protocols, FPIC processes, cultural preservation investments, and cultural incident response frameworks not applicable. The company avoids cultural appropriation, with no reported incidents. Charitable giving is general, focusing on STEM education and other philanthropic efforts, without a specific focus on cultural heritage organizations.

Safe & Smart Tech

Agilent Technologies implements governance to manage AI risks, including algorithmic bias and compliance challenges.

The company's main data center is ISO27001 certified, and its AWS data centers are certified to ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27018, SOC1, SOC2, and SOC3. Employees and contractors receive annual and ongoing cybersecurity training, including function/role-specific training and phishing simulations. Encryption is used for data at rest and in-transit, with 256-bit encryption for communications and data at rest for its Alissa Reporter product. A global Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) intake and response process is in place. Multi-factor authentication is used, along with robust provisioning/deprovisioning, least privilege access, privileged account management, and 3rd party access controls. Continuous vulnerability assessment using tools and external third parties, a patch management process, and regular assessments against cybersecurity frameworks are conducted. Privacy-by-design principles are emphasized, with a Data Privacy Board ensuring privacy is embedded in design and business operations. Regular assessments against cybersecurity frameworks are conducted, and vulnerability scanning is performed prior to product release for Alissa Reporter. Agilent complies with SOX, PCI, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST 800-171, and adjusts to emerging privacy regulations globally.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Agilent Technologies achieved a 94% solid waste diversion rate in 2023, targeting 95%.

, , and diverted 95% of hazardous waste from landfill in 2023, partly due to a new acetonitrile recycling system. , The company reported no significant waste disposal violations in 2023. , Agilent implements numerous waste reduction initiatives, including a "four Rs" strategy, a Trade-In and Buyback Program, and a Certified Pre-Owned Instruments program, with some packaging initiatives receiving an award for circularity. , An organic waste recycling system eliminates up to 80,000 gallons annually at one facility. , Agilent instruments are designed for durability, with some remaining operational for as long as 30 years. , The company applies circular economy principles throughout the product lifecycle, including design for repair and refurbishment, and conducts pilot life cycle assessments. , , Agilent provides a comprehensive take-back and refurbishment program spanning more than 200 products across 14 product lines globally. and offers a product recycling program for products not eligible for trade-in or buyback. The company has a stated goal of 95% solid waste diversion. Agilent provides comprehensive customer education through the How2Recycle program for packaging disposal , and the My Green Lab Ambassador program for waste reduction strategies.