A message from our CEO
Welcome to ALS’ 2026 Sustainability Review.
In FY26, our teams across 70+ countries and 450+ laboratories used science and data to help clients make informed decisions to address some of the world’s most complex challenges – from environmental protection and improving health outcomes to navigating the energy transition.
I invite you to explore the progress we’ve made together and the value our people continue to create through science, assurance and sustainability.
Malcolm Deane
CEO and Managing Director
FY26 at a glance
A year of curiosity
and innovation
FY26 was defined by curiosity. We encouraged our people to question, explore and test new ideas, driving innovation across our business. We also continued investing in digital capability, automation and new technologies to enhance efficiency and deliver stronger safety, quality and sustainability outcomes.
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People
Supporting the wellbeing, development and inclusion of our people is key to building a stronger and more connected global workforce.
We fostered this environment by:
- Maintaining a strong focus on employee health, safety and wellbeing, achieving record-low TRIFR and LTIFR
- Advancing diversity, inclusion and leadership capability across the organisation
- Strengthening initiatives that support mental health and psychosocial safety.
Planet
Managing our environmental impact requires ongoing progress in emissions reduction, reporting and climate-related systems.
We minimised our environmental footprint by:
- Progressing our net zero roadmap through solar, renewables and efficiency upgrades
- Maintaining our solar capacity, achieving our highest annual solar production of 3,539 MWh
- Targeting waste and resource management measures at select sites.
Community
Supporting the communities where we operate helps us create positive impact beyond our laboratories and operations.
We empowered communities by:
- Continuing to support charitable giving across diversity, environmental resilience and community enrichment
- Delivering matched contributions globally through ALS Cares
- Investing in future STEM talent through student engagement, internships and community education.
Business practices
Responsible governance and strong business practices are central to creating long-term value across our global business.
We upheld ethical business practices by:
- Launching a digital Code of Conduct portal for easier access to guidelines and resources
- Delivering annual Code of Conduct training to reinforce standards across ALS
- Conducting an independent global employee engagement survey to assess and strengthen workplace culture.
Sustainability & Innovation Awards
In FY26 our awards program recognised employees’ sustainability efforts as well as the innovative thinking that propels our business forward.
Environment Award
What began as a local effort to tackle single-use plastic waste evolved into an award-winning initiative, with the Environmental team in Vancouver pioneering a validated tube-reuse program with potential for wider adoption.
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Safety Leadership Award
Turning a routine laboratory task into an opportunity for innovation, a Perth-based Geochemistry team introduced a vacuum-assisted cleaning system that delivers measurable health, safety and operational benefits.
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Innovation Award
By reimagining repetitive laboratory processes through modular robotics and automation, an EMEA-based Environmental team has enhanced safety and efficiency while creating a flexible, scalable model with global potential.
Learn moreLooking ahead
ALS remains focused on delivering progress with purpose by embedding sustainability into how we operate, innovate and grow. By continuing to invest in our people, science and technology, we’re building the capabilities needed to create lasting value and to support a more sustainable future.
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