POLYMAT Releases its First ESG Report

We are proud to announce the publication of POLYMAT’s first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. This document marks a significant milestone in our trajectory, formalizing our conviction that scientific excellence must always be accompanied by a deep responsibility toward our planet and society .

In this report, we detail how we translate the ESG criteria into tangible actions within our research center. regarding the Environmental pillar, our work is dedicated to fighting climate change and promoting a true circular economy. We are actively developing biodegradable polymers, advanced materials for safer batteries, and technologies for water purification, ensuring that the materials of the future are sustainable by design .

The Social dimension highlights our commitment to the people who make innovation possible. We understand that excellence requires diversity; therefore, we foster a multicultural ecosystem that welcomes researchers from 36 different nationalities . Furthermore, we are committed to closing the gender gap in STEM, with a workforce composed of 52% women and specific initiatives designed to support and promote female leadership in science .

Finally, in terms of Governance, we demonstrate how we turn ethics into impact. We translate our research into real-world solutions, a commitment reflected in the generation of over 40 patents and the creation of four startups to transfer our innovations to society .

Through these activities, we directly contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to energy, health and sustainability (SDGs 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, and 13), while cementing our organizational culture on quality education and gender equality (SDGs 4 and 5) .

We invite you to download and read the full report, available in both English and Spanish, via the link below:

https://labur.eus/ESGreport

https://labur.eus/dossierESG