Introduction to Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Oxford Nanopore Technologies is dedicated to bringing the widest benefits to society by enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. Their innovative nanopore-based sensing technology facilitates rapid, accessible, and affordable DNA and RNA analysis, with potential applications for proteins and metabolites. This technology is utilized in over 125 countries to understand diverse biological systems, including humans, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and environments, contributing to the study of various diseases.
The company's products are designed for molecular biology applications and are not intended for diagnostic purposes.
For more information, visit nanoporetech.com.
Key Highlights from FY 2024
Product
- Continued development of a transformative technology platform for biological analysis.
- Hosted London Calling 2024, an ISO 201201-accredited event fostering scientific exchange.
- Increased product returns by 63% compared to FY23.
- Sourced 73% of packaging from recycled materials, with 57% from renewable sources.
- Improved shipped/returned ratio for flow cells from 32% to 68%.
- Increased supplier risk assessment coverage to 57% of total spend.
People
- Delivered several Social & Community, Environment, and Wellbeing initiatives.
- Doubled internship applications to 2,608.
- Enhanced the EcoOnline EHS system with new modules.
- Supported educational programs globally to promote technology adoption.
- Achieved 23,192 total training hours.
- 344 employees completed Mastery Programs, accumulating 3,142 training hours.
- 66 senior leaders participated in an Evolving Leaders cohort.
- Continued IOSH Managing and Leading Safely training.
Planet
- Near-term and long-term net zero Science Based Targets validated by SBTi.
- Developed an ESOS Action Plan to identify energy efficiency improvements.
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 CO2e per £m revenue by 10% in 2024, exceeding the 2.5% target.
- Installed UV window film to improve building energy efficiency.
- Expanded genomic resources for endangered species, completing 119 genomes for IUCN Red List species through the ORG.one program.
Oxford Nanopore's Vision, Mission, Purpose, and Values
Our Vision
To enable the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere.
Our Mission
To empower people to explore and answer biological questions with their transformative technology platform.
Our Purpose
By enabling biological insights, Oxford Nanopore Technologies strives to improve life on Earth and beyond.
Our Values
The company is mission-driven and guided by values that foster accessible, high-performance products with positive global impact. Key values include Determination, Judgement, and the Ability to Positively Contribute.
Genomics plays a crucial role in addressing global challenges in health, agriculture, food, and the environment, aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies is committed to broadening access to genomics by making its easy-to-use devices available for free, with users paying only for cost-effective consumables.
Accessibility in Action: Tackling Species Conservation
The ORG.one initiative, launched in 2021, aims to democratize and localize the sequencing of critically endangered species. This project empowers biologists to rapidly analyze species near their sample origin using portable nanopore sequencing tools, contributing to conservation efforts and future scientific research. The initiative has already completed reference genomes for 119 critically endangered species, enhancing open-access biodiversity resources.
By providing free access to reagents and tools, ORG.one is setting a new standard in biodiversity genomics, supporting global efforts to protect vulnerable species.
