Promega Corporation Commits to Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 30, 2025--

Promega Corporation, a global biotechnology manufacturer headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, has committed to set near-term company-wide emission reductions with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This begins a defined process to develop science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the company’s global operations.

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This action reflects Promega Corporation’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, shaped by scientific understanding, accountability and a focus on long-term impact.

Scientific Approach to Climate Responsibility

Promega Corporation is guided by a 100-year vision that informs how it builds, operates and grows. Sustainability is integrated into daily decision-making and long-range planning. As a science-based company, Promega approaches climate action with a focus on realistic, science-aligned goals that reflect operational realities.

Structured 24-Month Target-Setting Plan

Following the SBTi framework, Promega Corporation will engage in a 24-month cross-functional process to model, define and submit its science-based targets. Teams from sustainability, manufacturing, engineering and facilities will collaborate to ensure the goals are ambitious, achievable and grounded in how the company operates globally.

“Joining this effort reflects our ongoing commitment to science-informed environmental responsibility,” said Corey Meek, Promega Corporate Responsibility Program Manager. “We’ve taken a careful approach to ensure our targets are supported by a clear path to achievement. We approach this effort with the same long-view perspective that informs our decision-making and direction across the organization.”

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Learn more about how Promega Corporation is working to minimize environmental impact, support employees and give back to our communities in our Corporate Responsibility Report.

About Promega Corporation

Promega Corporation is a leader in providing innovative solutions and technical support to the life sciences industry. The company’s portfolio of over 4,000 products supports a range of life science work across areas such as cell biology; DNA, RNA and protein analysis; drug development; human identification and molecular diagnostics. These tools and technologies have grown in their application over the last 45 years and are used today by scientists and technicians in labs for academic and government research, forensics, pharmaceuticals, clinical diagnostics and veterinary, agricultural and environmental testing. Promega is headquartered in Madison, WI, USA with branches in 16 countries and over 50 global distributors. Learn more at promega.com

Promega is committing to set company-wide greenhouse gas emission reductions with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The move reflects the biotechnology manufacturer's focus on environmental stewardship shaped by scientific understanding. Kornberg Center, the company's research and development center in Madison, Wisconsin, was constructed to use 60% less energy than a comparable facility built to building codes.

DENVER (AP) — A Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a pedestrian on the runway of the Denver International Airport during takeoff, airport authorities said, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate.

The plane, on route from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, “reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN at approximately 11:19 p.m. on Friday," the airport's official X account wrote.

A spokesperson for the airport said the pedestrian, who jumped a perimeter fence, has died. They said the unidentified person was hit two minutes after entering the airport. The person is not believed to be an airport employee.

“We're stopping on the runway,” the pilot tells the control tower according to the site ATC.com. “We just hit somebody. We have an engine fire.”

The pilot tells the air traffic controller they have “231 souls” on board and that an “individual was walking across the runway.”

The air traffic controller responds that they are “rolling the trucks now" before the pilot tells the tower they “have smoke in the aircraft. We are going to evacuate on the runway.”

Frontier Airlines said in a statement flight 4345 was the one involved in the collision and that “smoke was reported in the cabin and the pilots aborted takeoff.” It was not clear whether the smoke was linked to the crash with the pedestrian.

“The Airbus A321 was carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members,” the airline said. “We are investigating this incident and gathering more information in coordination with the airport and other safety authorities.”

Passengers were then evacuated via slides and the emergency crew bused them to the terminal. The airport spokesperson said 12 passengers suffered minor injuries and five were taken to local hospitals.

Denver Airport said the National Transportation Safety Board had been notified and that runway 17L, where the incident took place, will remain closed while an investigation is conducted. It is expected to open later today.

The pedestrian death came a day after a Delta Air Lines employee was killed while on the job at the Orlando International Airport. In a statement, the airline said the employee was killed Thursday night without providing details of the incident nor the name of the employee.

“We are focused on extending our full support to family and taking care of our Orlando team during this difficult time,” the airline said. "We are working with local authorities as a full investigation gets underway to determine what occurred.”

FILE - A Frontier Airlines jetliner taxis down a runway for take off from Denver International airport on Nov. 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)