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Thursday, August 26 2021 - 18:52
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Sai Life Sciences becomes a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

    Sai Life Sciences, a leading global Contract Research, Development & 
Manufacturing Organization [ 
https://www.sailife.com/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=ungc-signatory] 
(CRO/ CDMO), today announced that it has become a signatory of the United 
Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world's largest sustainability initiative. 
As a signatory, Sai Life Sciences has committed itself to adopting the Ten 
Principles of the UNGC on human rights, labour, environment and 
anti-corruption, reinforcing the company's commitment [ 
https://www.sailife.com/commitment/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=ungc-signatory] 
to corporate responsibility and sustainability.

    Making the announcement, Krishna Kanumuri, CEO & Managing Director said, 
"As we pursue our vision and business growth, we consciously integrate our 
social, environmental and governance responsibilities. We have committed 
ourselves to implement Ten Principles of the UNGC [ 
https://www.unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/mission/principles] and to make them 
part of the strategy, culture and day-to-day operations of our company. This 
will help us in strengthening our sustainability agenda and also accelerate our 
progress towards achieving our Sustainable Development Goals [ 
https://www.sailife.com/commitment/sustainability/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=ungc-signatory] 
(SDGs)."

    Over the past two years, Sai Life Sciences has made significant investments 
and progress in advancing its Sustainability agenda as part of its 
organizational transformation initiative, Sai Nxt. Some of the notable 
highlights:

    - Became the first India-headquartered company to join the PSCI membership 
[ 
https://gesweb.prnewswire.com//USES/WebForms/TemporaryFolder/3270078-2-1%20(ID-1e7c447e50d4)_Proof.html]. 

    - Joined ACS Green Chemistry Institute Pharmaceutical Roundtable (ACS-GCIPR 
[ 
https://www.sailife.com/sai-life-sciences-joins-the-acs-green-chemistry-institute-pharmaceutical-roundtable/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=ungc-signatory]) 
as an 'Associate Member'. 
    - Released its first Sustainability Report [ 
https://www.sailife.com/sai-life-sciences-releases-its-first-sustainability-report/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=ungc-signatory] 
in 2020 in line with the GRI framework 
    - Received the ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 [ 
https://www.sailife.com/sai-life-sciences-receives-iso-140012015-and-iso-450012018-certification/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=ungc-signatory] 
certifications for its R&D and manufacturing sites. 
    - Won the prestigious 21st National Award for Excellence in Energy 
Management [ 
https://www.sailife.com/sai-life-sciences-receives-the-21st-national-award-for-excellence-in-energy-management-2020/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=ungc-signatory] 
2020 by CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre 
    - Received 5-Star rating for Excellence in EHS Practices [ 
https://www.sailife.com/sai-life-sciences-manufacturing-facility-achieves-5-star-rating-at-cii-sr-ehs-excellence-awards/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=ungc-signatory] 
at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) South awards 2019 and 2020.

    About Sai Life Sciences

    Sai Life Sciences is a full-service CRO-CDMO [ 
https://www.sailife.com/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=ungc-signatory] 
that works with innovator pharma and biotech companies globally, to accelerate 
the discovery, development and commercialisation of complex small molecules. 
For over two decades, Sai Life Sciences has consistently delivered 
high-quality, cost-effective solutions to its diverse customers spanning 
biotechs, small, mid and large pharma. Today, it has over 2200 employees across 
its facilities in India, UK and USA. Sai Life Sciences is privately held and 
backed by global investors, TPG Capital and HBM Healthcare Investments. 
https://www.sailife.com.

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    Source: Sai Life Sciences
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