18 September 2025, Wetzlar, Germany – Leica Microsystems, a Danaher company and a leading provider of microscopy and scientific instrumentation, has been awarded the Silver Medal by EcoVadis, a globally recognized provider of business sustainability ratings. This distinction places Leica Microsystems among the top 15 percent of rated companies worldwide, and affirms the company’s commitment to responsible innovation, environmental stewardship, and inclusive growth.
“Sustainability is not a side initiative. It is embedded in how we innovate, operate, and grow. This recognition from EcoVadis confirms that we are making meaningful progress,” said Dr. Annette Rinck, President of Leica Microsystems. “Together with our customers, suppliers, and teams, we are shaping a future where precision technology and planetary health go hand in hand.”
The sustainability strategy of Leica Microsystems is built on three core pillars:
- Innovating for a Better World
Leica Microsystems develops technologies that support scientific progress and long-term societal benefit. Its solutions, including the STELLARIS confocal platform and Aivia AI software, empower researchers to overcome complex challenges in the life sciences and medicine. - Caring for Our People
This pillar reflects the company’s commitment to inclusion, well-being, and development. STEM outreach initiatives, mentoring programs, and events that promote inclusion and equal opportunity empower employees to grow professionally and personally. - Protecting Our Planet
Sustainability is embedded into the company’s product design and operations. Its eco-design approach ensures modular, long-lasting systems with recyclable components. From renewable energy use to optimized logistics, these operational improvements reduce environmental impact across the value chain.
As part of the Danaher Corporation, Leica Microsystems contributes to ambitious, science-based climate goals. These include a 50.4 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2032 compared to a 2021 baseline, and achieving net zero emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050 at the latest.
About Leica Microsystems
Leica Microsystems, a Danaher company, develops and manufactures fully integrated solutions for microscopic imaging and scientific instruments to analyze microstructures and nanostructures. The company empowers customers to unveil the invisible and build a better, healthier world. Widely recognized for their optical precision and innovative technology, it is one of the market leaders in compound and stereo microscopy, digital microscopy, confocal laser scanning microscopy, and surgical microscopes. Their portfolio also covers imaging workflow solutions including sample preparation and AI-enabled image analysis.
For over 175 years, Leica Microsystems has been shaping the future based on a culture rooted in customer focus and innovation. The company has six major plants and product development sites around the world. It is represented in over 100 countries, has sales and service organizations in 20 countries, and an international network of distribution partners. Its headquarters are located in Wetzlar, Germany.
About Danaher
Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. Our businesses partner closely with customers to solve many of the most important health challenges impacting patients around the world. Danaher's advanced science and technology - and proven ability to innovate - help enable faster, more accurate diagnoses and help reduce the time and cost needed to sustainably discover, develop and deliver life-changing therapies. Focused on scientific excellence, innovation and continuous improvement, our approximately 63,000 associates worldwide help ensure that Danaher is improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. Explore more at www.danaher.com.
