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- Developed as per the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards

- Highlights the various sustainable choices embraced by the company in

steering its journey on a sustainable path

    Sai Life Sciences, one of India’s fastest growing Contract Research,

Development & Manufacturing Organizations [https://www.sailife.com/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=sustainability-report ]

(CRO/ CDMO), today announced the release of its first Sustainability Report as

per the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. The report sheds light on

the company’s progress during 2019-20 across the three pillars of

sustainability i.e. economic, environment and social.

    Making the announcement, Krishna Kanumuri, CEO & Managing Director said, “I am

delighted to present our inaugural, 2019-2020 Sustainability Report. It reflects our deep

commitment towards sustainability, in our pursuit of bringing new medicines to life. It also

is a reaffirmation of our promise to Make it better together with all stakeholders, which

functions as a key driver in continuously refining our sustainability practices and achieving

business growth responsibly.”

    The report highlights the company’s progress on all issues that are

critical for its business and stakeholders. It details the various initiatives

driving the company’s progress towards its stated sustainable development

goals. During the year, Sai Life Sciences surpassed its goals for the

responsible disposal of hazardous waste and its community outreach programs. It

also is steadily progressing towards utilizing renewable power to meet its

energy needs. It instituted the ‘Green Chemistry Awards’ to celebrate and

recognize teams that demonstrate discernible improvements over established

processes. The full report can be accessed here [https://www.sailife.com/commitment/sustainability/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=sustainability-report ].

    Speaking on the occasion, Sreekrishna Chopperla, Vice President & Head –

Corporate Health, Safety & Environment said, “Over time, we have been able to

inculcate in our employees an innate mindset towards sustainability. This

enables our progress towards the sustainability development goals each day. We

will continue to follow this path as we expand and grow, keeping sustainable

development at the core.”

    The release of the 2020 Sustainability Report caps a highly productive year

for Sai Life Sciences from a sustainability perspective. Some of the highlights:

- Became the first India-headquartered company to join the PSCI membership.

- Received the ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications for its R&D

facility, manufacturing site and corporate office.

- Joined ACS Green Chemistry Institute Pharmaceutical Roundtable (ACS-GCIPR) as

an ‘Associate Member’.

- Won the prestigious 21st National Award for Excellence in Energy Management

2020 by CII - Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre

- Received 5-Star rating for Excellence in EHS Practices at the Confederation

of Indian Industry (CII) South awards 2019.

    Further, through its proactive response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the

company ensured minimal impact on its stakeholders and business operations by

safeguarding workforce, ensuring business continuity with its supplier and

customers, and supporting the community.

    About Sai Life Sciences

    Sai Life Sciences is a full-service CRO/ CDMO driven by a vision to support

the launch of 25 new medicines by 2025.  It works with innovator pharma and

biotech companies globally, accelerating the discovery, development and

manufacture of complex small molecules. As a pure-play services company, Sai

Life Sciences has served a diverse set of NCE development programs,

consistently delivering value based on its quality and responsiveness. Today,

it works with 7 of the top 10 large pharma companies, as well as several small

and mid-sized pharma & biotech companies. Sai Life Sciences is privately held

and backed by global investors, TPG Capital and HBM Healthcare Investments.

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