Sustainability

Sysmex has initiated a new program to harmonize healthcare workplace safety and environmental sustainability.

Evaluations of blood cell morphology in blood testing have been made using methanol-containing staining solutions to prepare blood smear samples. However, medical institutions have encountered significant challenges, including the health risks to healthcare professionals from methanol toxicity, rising costs associated with regulatory compliance, and environmental burdens posed by hazardous substances.

To resolve these issues, Sysmex has launched a methanol-free staining solution and corresponding instruments,* providing a solution that supports safe and secure laboratory operations. This will reduce the health risks associated with the use of methanol and will also reduce the costs and risks associated with its transportation and storage, thus contributing to improved operational efficiency at medical institutions. Furthermore, reducing harmful substances will lead to reduction of environmental Impacts.

We remain committed to integrating solutions that harmonize healthcare safety with environmental responsibility across our products and services, thereby strengthening stakeholder trust and enhancing corporate value.

[Sysmex’s Materiality]
In our corporate materiality, we prioritize “providing responsible products, services, and solutions” and “reducing environmental impacts.”
Moving forward, we will uphold the quality and safety of our products and services, while leveraging our unique strengths to collaboratively establish new standards towards a circular society.

      

*The initial release is scheduled for selected regions in Europe and the United States, with subsequent expansion to additional markets.