Making a positive contribution
We are working to reduce our environmental impact, support our people and strengthen responsible practices across our business and supply chain.
Through science-based climate targets, independent sustainability assessment and clearer governance, we are turning our commitments into measurable action.
Our progress
During 2025–26, we strengthened our approach to sustainability through approved near-term science-based targets, improved EcoVadis performance, formalised supplier standards and the establishment of a cross-functional Sustainability Team.
EcoVadis overall score
EcoVadis percentile
2024 carbon footprint
Scope 1 reduction target by 2030
Scope 2 emissions to maintain
Women in our workforce in May 2025
Source: Figures are drawn from ARC’s June 2026 EcoVadis assessment, 2024 Climate Essentials dashboard, approved science-based targets and May 2025 Diversity Report. Reporting periods vary by dataset.
We use the Climate Essentials carbon-management platform to understand our organisational footprint and identify opportunities for improvement.
Our approved near-term science-based targets provide a clear direction for reducing Scope 1 emissions, maintaining zero Scope 2 emissions and addressing Scope 3.
We are incorporating environmental, social and ethical expectations into our people practices, governance and supplier relationships.
Our Sustainability Team meets every two months to coordinate activity, review progress and support continuous improvement across the business.
We use the Climate Essentials carbon-management platform to measure our organisational footprint, understand the sources of our emissions and identify opportunities for improvement. ARC’s 2024 organisational carbon footprint was 88.77 tCO₂e, calculated on an operational-control basis across one site.
Our Climate Targets
Our approved near-term science-based targets commit us to:
Our next steps are to implement Scope 1 reduction measures, maintain our Scope 2 position and continue improving the measurement and reduction of Scope 3 emissions.
Our people are central to the way we grow responsibly. We aim to create a working environment in which employees feel supported, valued and able to develop.
At 31 May 2025, ARC employed 30 people. Women represented 53.3% of our workforce and men represented 46.7%.
We support employee engagement and development through:
We are continuing to strengthen how employee development, training and engagement activity is documented and measured.
These figures provide a point-in-time view of workforce gender balance and do not represent diversity by seniority, function, pay, contract type or other characteristics.
Independent assessment helps us understand our performance, recognise progress and identify opportunities for further improvement.
In June 2026, ARC achieved an EcoVadis score of 66/100, placing us in the 69th percentile and earning a Bronze medal. Our overall score increased by five points compared with 2025.
Our EcoVadis progress
Environment
Increased from 61 to 64
Labour & Human Rights
Increased from 66 to 69
Ethics
Maintained at 62
Sustainable Procurement Increased from 39 to 62
Sustainable Procurement was our strongest area of improvement. Our Supplier Code of Conduct now establishes minimum expectations covering:
We are continuing to embed these standards within supplier selection, contracting and ongoing relationship management.
Sustainability is an ongoing process. Our next phase is focused on converting stronger policies, targets and standards into consistent action and measurable year-on-year progress.
We will continue to reduce our environmental impact, support our people, strengthen responsible procurement and report openly on our progress.
Connected Support
ARC brings together regulatory, clinical, laboratory and technology expertise to support diagnostic programmes from development through delivery.
We focus on reducing our environmental impact, supporting our people and strengthening responsible business practices.
Yes. Our approved near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 emissions by 42% by 2030.
Our 2024 organisational carbon footprint was 88.77 tCO₂e, calculated across one site.
In June 2026, we achieved a score of 66/100, placing us in the 69th percentile and earning a Bronze medal.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets clear environmental, social and ethical expectations for our suppliers.
Specialist expertise in precision medicine trials, regulatory compliance and clinical operations.
The ARC team welcomes the opportunity to connect with you, share our real-life experiences and help navigate your business as you find kinder patient treatments.
