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NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 /3BL/ – While ESG momentum among GPs has rebounded this year, progress among portfolio companies has slipped, according to the new State of ESG report from Malk Partners, a company of SLR.

For LPs, ESG remains firmly central to allocation decisions. 83% of LP respondents cited that they have declined to invest with a GP primarily due to ESG concerns, and 73% have not changed their engagement with GPs on DEI in response to anti-ESG U.S. government action.

Meanwhile, following a temporary slowdown last year driven by anti-ESG U.S. government actions, ESG momentum among GPs is steadily rebuilding. The share of GPs with a dedicated ESG budget (60%) has more than doubled over the past year. Further, one-third of GPs with an ESG budget expect this budget to increase over the next year, while only 2% expect a decrease.

That said, ESG progress at the portfolio company-level has slipped. This year, a relatively smaller share of portfolio companies reported that they convene an ESG Committee (-10% year-over-year), maintain an ESG Policy (-9%), and conduct ESG Training (-7%). Furthermore, despite 71% of LPs prioritizing ESG value creation and 54% of GPs integrating ESG into portfolio value creation plans, only 23% of portfolio companies feel prepared to drive value related to ESG and an even smaller share (9%) feel prepared to quantify this value.

Max Hong, CEO at Malk, says, “ESG is a crucial financial and operational lever in private markets, particularly in today’s more challenging exit market. Yet, this year’s report highlights a growing gap between investor expectations and portfolio company readiness and capabilities to execute against these expectations. To close this gap, GPs should play a more effective sponsorship role by setting clear goals and metrics at the board level and supporting priority ESG strategies and initiatives in their portfolio companies that result in higher growth and profitability.”

Bradley Andrews, CEO at SLR, comments, “This year’s data is clear: ESG execution is now central to both capital access and portfolio value accretion. Yet, many companies are still working to build the practical capabilities investors expect. The challenge is moving from ambition to measurable progress by embedding ESG into everyday decisions and operations. Those who deliver tangible results will be best positioned to create value and build trust in today’s market.”

For a more detailed analysis of the research, download the full report: https://malk.com/esg-report/

 

– Ends –

Notes to editors:

The report’s survey drew on responses from 80 general partners (GPs), 114 sponsor‑backed portfolio companies, and 18 limited partners (LPs) across North America and Europe.

 

About Malk Partners

Malk Partners (Malk) is the leading advisor to private market investors for creating and protecting value through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management and impact investing. Founded in 2009, Malk has supported many of the world’s top alternatives managers – including those in private equity, growth equity, venture capital, and private credit – by helping define ESG goals, achieve meaningful results, and guide portfolio companies in driving value creation and mitigating risks.

In October 2024, Malk was acquired by SLR, a global sustainability consultancy with over 4,500 technical consulting and strategic advisory professionals across Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Canada, North America and Latin America. Combining this global footprint with rich technical expertise and deep strategic knowledge, Malk can leverage expanded capabilities and resources to deliver world-class ESG strategies for its clients. Together, we bring a shared purpose of ‘Making Sustainability Happen,’ supporting businesses and investors across diverse industries and project life cycles.

For more information, please visit: www.malk.com

About SLR

SLR is a leading global environmental and advisory consultancy, with a team of 5,000+ talented professionals operating from a network of offices in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

Our purpose – Making Sustainability Happen – means delivering outcomes that are grounded in evidence, shaped by experience, and built to last. Our team of scientists, engineers, economists, data modellers, and technicians work across our clients’ full sustainability journeys, from strategy through to on-the-ground project planning, execution and ongoing operations, all supported by robust data and science-based modelling.

Guided by our philosophy of Rational Sustainability, SLR specialises in the energy, mining, finance, industry & technology, government & infrastructure, and built environment sectors. Operating across more than 50+ technical disciplines, we’re helping a growing base of business, regulatory and government clients navigate the ever-shifting context of sustainable business.

Find out more about SLR: www.slrconsulting.com

STAMFORD, Conn., April 21, 2026 /3BL/ – With soccer dominating the cultural conversation this year, all® free clear – a detergent that is 100% free of dyes and perfumes, and an Official Laundry Partner of U.S. Soccer – is joining forces with U.S. Soccer legend Alex Morgan to celebrate the behind-the-game MVPs of any soccer team: the parents. 

Parents of young athletes are often the ones holding it all together, continually making smart, intentional choices for their families amid their busy lives. To celebrate these efforts, the brand and Alex Morgan are launching the all® Most Valuable Parents (MVP) Sweepstakes. 

Starting April 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET through 11:59 p.m. ET on May 21, 2026, parents and guardians of kids currently participating in organized youth soccer teams can share how the everyday, conscious decisions they make for their families – such as being mindful of the ingredients in the products they choose, including all® free clear laundry detergent – support their future soccer stars. Participants will be entered into a random drawing for a chance to be one of three Grand Prize winners or one of 25 First Prize winners.

Three (3) Grand Prize Includes: 

• $5,000 to support soccer expenses for your child
• Autographed Alex Morgan official U.S. Soccer ball
• all® free clear laundry products to help keep jerseys game-day ready

(25) First Prize Includes: 

• Autographed Alex Morgan official U.S. Soccer ball
• all® free clear laundry products to help keep jerseys game-day ready

How to Enter: Make sure your Instagram account is set to public and that you follow @all_laundry, then upload a photo or video sharing some of the intentional choices that you make to help support your family, incorporating #allMVPgiveaway in the caption (150 words or less). Whether it’s balancing screen time with practice time and homework or trying to keep snacks and meals healthy when on the go, we want to hear all about your stories and efforts. To learn more about the sweepstakes and to read the Official Rules* visit allMVPsweeps.com.

Intentional Living in Action:

“My journey wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my parents – they are my MVPs,” said Alex Morgan. “Being a mother has made me realize how the small, conscious choices we make for our families have big impact, both on and off the field. That’s why I reach for all® free clear on laundry day. It is 100% free of dyes, perfumes and parabens and fights stains and odors while being gentle on our skin. It’s a powerful clean I can feel good about.” 

Offering a complete lineup of detergent, softeners and dryer sheets, all® free clear is Alex Morgan’s go-to laundry detergent for everyday wins. For more tips on how she masters her family’s daily routines with mindful choices, check out https://www.all-laundry.com/alex-morgan-tips.html. 

“Entering into an exciting partnership with an inspirational voice like Alex Morgan allows the all® brand to recognize the ongoing efforts of parents who keep their families going through the everyday hustle and bustle,” said Julia Galotto, Vice President of Marketing at Henkel. “With just essential ingredients, all® free clear champions laundry day, giving families a powerful and reliable clean so they can stay focused on the moments that matter.”

This partnership builds on a broader commitment from Henkel to expanding access to soccer and growing the sport in communities nationwide, inspiring the next generation of players and leaders. all® free clear is devoted to this commitment and is proud to announce a $5,000 donation to the Alex Morgan Foundation which aims to help girls and women find confident paths forward in sport and in life. For more information and program updates, fans can follow along on Instagram (@all_laundry).

*No purch nec. 50 US/DC, 18+/age of maj., parent/legal guardian of a child 18 or younger upon registration/enrollment of a U.S. based organized youth soccer team/league and is an active member of such team/league as of 4/20/26. Ends 5/21/26. Rules/elig: allMVPsweeps.com.

About all® 

Sold in the United States, all® free clear has been a recognized leader and laundry partner for generations. Its portfolio of laundry care products includes concentrated liquid and single dose pac detergents, as well as liquid and sheet fabric softeners. all® free clear detergent is the #1 recommended detergent brand by dermatologists, allergists and pediatricians for sensitive skin. Follow all® on Instagram @all_laundry, on TikTok @alllaundry and Facebook @alllaundry. 

About Henkel in North America 

Henkel’s portfolio of well-known brands in North America includes all®, Purex® and Persil® laundry detergents, Snuggle® fabric softeners, Dial® soaps, Schwarzkopf® hair care, as well as Loctite®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives. With sales of about 6.1 billion US dollars (5.4 billion euros) in 2025, North America accounts for 26 percent of the company’s global sales. Henkel employs more than 7,000 people across the U.S. and Canada. For more information, please visit www.henkel-northamerica.com and on X @Henkel_NA. 

Media Contacts:
Brittni Wade, Agency H5
bwade@agencyh5.com

Seona Skwara, all®
seona.skwara@henkel.com 

The Schlumberger Foundation today announced that its flagship Faculty for the Future program has now funded 1,000 fellows worldwide, following the release of its 2026–2027 grant award recipients.

This year, the program awarded 163 grants to outstanding women from low‑ and middle-income countries pursuing PhD and postdoctoral research in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM). The cohort includes 54 new fellows and 109 renewal grantees, further strengthening a diverse global community of researchers, educators, innovators, and leaders applying scientific knowledge to critical challenges in their home countries.

Since its launch in 2004, the Faculty for the Future program has played a transformative role in strengthening STEM teaching, research, and scientific capacity in countries where these contributions are most needed. Findings from our recent fellowship survey showed 83% of fellows working in academia, making significant contributions through research, teaching, and student supervision. The survey results indicate that Faculty for the Future fellows teach more than 185,000 students and supervise nearly 900 graduate students, alongside their research activities.

Their work translates into tangible institutional and societal benefits. For example, In Mozambique, neurologists Dr. Deise Catamo and Dr. Helena Buque, are spearheading a quiet revolution in neurological research and care in Mozambique. Similarly, Dr. Shakardokht Jafari, founder of TRUEinvivo®, has transformed her research into a life‑saving technology that delivers high‑precision dosimetry solutions for radiotherapy.

Faculty for the Future fellows also play a critical role in shaping public policy. Nearly 59% of surveyed fellows report active engagement in policymaking, contributing to national and regional agendas. For example, Dr. Happy Magoha serves as Chairperson of the Technical Committee of Food Scientists of Tanzania, while Dr. Gayatri Indah is a technical expert on earthquakes on Indonesia’s National Hazard Map Committee. Similarly, Mekdelawit Deribe and Rania Al‑Zou’bi have grounded their PhD research in physical modelling to support more equitable and sustainable management of critical river systems in their respective regions.

Additionally, 20% of survey fellows identified as entrepreneurs, launching new ventures that drive innovation, economic growth, and social impact. One notable example is Dr. Sadiyo Siad, founder of Hano Academy, Hano Technical University, the Somali STEM Society, and Hano Connect. Through these initiatives, Dr. Sadiyo has played a transformative role in advancing STEM education as well as technical and vocational education and training across Somalia.

“The creation of the Faculty for the Future program twenty years ago was a visionary response to both the need for scientific expertise in under resourced regions and the persistent gender gap in STEM,” said Capella Festa, President of the Schlumberger Foundation. “By empowering women researchers to bring distinct perspectives to education, innovation, and leadership, the program demonstrates how diversity strengthens research and drives meaningful, lasting impact.”

The Schlumberger Foundation remains committed to expanding the reach and impact of the Faculty for the Future program, grounded in its belief that advancing women in science is essential to achieving equitable and sustainable development worldwide.

About the Schlumberger Foundation

The Schlumberger Foundation is an independent non-profit organization founded by SLB in 1954. Its mission is to advance knowledge and promote excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The Faculty for the Future program was established to maximize the Foundation’s impact by supporting women engineers and scientists from low- and middle-income countries. For more information about the Faculty for the Future program, visit Schlumberger Foundation.

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NEW YORK, April 21, 2026 /3BL/ – A new study released today by Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP) demonstrates that companies with deeply integrated corporate purpose across their core business systems achieve significantly better business outcomes in comparison to those that treat purpose as a PR exercise. The 2026 edition of Corporate Purpose: Driving Business Value highlights that while 92% of S&P Global 1200 companies now have a purpose statement, the true competitive advantage lies in “Purpose-Driven Systems”, where purpose is hardwired into a company’s governance, incentives, and operations.

Despite recent shifts in the global business landscape, the research indicates that most organizations are not retreating from corporate purpose. According to a CECP Pulse Survey from March 2026 of 526 respondents, a majority are maintaining or accelerating their commitment: 28% have not changed their strategy, while 26% are leaning further into purpose-led programs.

The research identifies a material difference in performance across the “Purpose Integration Continuum”, a framework for implementing purpose across the organization. Key findings include:

• Organizational Scale: Companies further along the Integration Continuum are not small; they boast a median revenue nearly 2x higher than companies at the “Stated Purpose” stage, suggesting that business integration correlates with long-term scale and longevity.
• Innovation & Creativity: Companies with a well-defined mission report a 30% increase in innovation rates, reflecting how clarity and alignment unlock creative execution.
• Operational Resilience: Nearly all CEOs (99%) now view these efforts as central to long-term value creation and competitive advantage rather than optional or reputational exercises.
• Workforce Stability: Highly integrated companies see significantly lower voluntary turnover (6.3%) compared to those that only state their purpose (8.1%).

“The presence of a purpose statement is no longer a differentiator, it is the baseline, with 92% of the S&P Global 1200 already on board,” said Kate Stobbe, Director of Insights, CECP. “Our data shows that the most resilient and successful companies are those that move beyond aspiration to execution. By embedding purpose into durable systems like executive compensation and risk management, these organizations aren’t just doing good; they are building a strategic infrastructure that drives measurable returns and protects companies’ long-term value through volatility.”

The report contains several company case studies. In 2015, Walmart made a controversial decision to raise its starting wage to $9 an hour—a move that initially triggered a 10% drop in its share price and drew skepticism from investors. At the time, the company faced high employee turnover, mounting pressure from labor activists, and deteriorating customer experience. Then CEO Doug McMillon responded by listening to frontline workers and addressing core operational issues, including wages, scheduling stability, store leadership, training, and inventory management. While the decision carried short-term market costs, it helped catalyze Walmart’s sustained sales growth, online expansion, and a roughly 10% improvement in employee retention, contributing to long-term value creation, with U.S. sales growth every year since 2015 and global revenue reaching $681 billion.

For the methodology, CECP conducted a five-year longitudinal analysis of the S&P Global 1200 companies to distinguish between different stages of purpose adoption throughout the business. The research utilized a Purpose Integration Index based on 11 observable and externally verifiable management actions across five domains: governance, incentives, risk management, climate, and human rights. Companies were categorized into three stages—Stated Purpose, Operationalized Purpose, and Purpose-Driven Systems. Supplemental data includes a Pulse Survey of 526 respondents regarding strategy shifts and business case sentiment on purpose.

CECP Media Contact

Katie Leasor

kleasor@cecp.co

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About Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP)

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) is the only nonpartisan business counsel and network dedicated to driving measurable returns on purpose. We promote responsible purpose-driven business as it increases customer loyalty, builds employee engagement, improves brand trust, attracts top talent, connects with strategic investors, and contributes to the bottom line.

More than 200 of the world’s leading companies seek to improve their return on purpose through access to CECP’s solutions in research and insights, strategy and benchmarking, and convening and communications. With our companies, we harness the power of purpose for business, stakeholders, and society.

For more information, visit http://cecp.co.

• Decarbonization is simply too expensive for APAC manufacturers, especially SMEs, to undertake alone.
• Most decarbonization efforts today are still project-based.
• Financial incentives present a real opportunity for decarbonization at scale.

The question comes up again and again: What should governments and industry stakeholders prioritize first for decarbonization?

As a fashion manufacturer based in Seoul, South Korea, I see how policy, financing, and implementation challenges come together in real time. In the APAC region, each country is taking a unique approach to a greener economy. These are encouraging signals, but manufacturers across the region are still facing major barriers to action.

As an Editorial Member of Cascale’s APAC Policy Member Expert Team, contributing specifically to the incentives agenda, I see a number of overlapping challenges. Fragmentation, limited interoperability, insufficient incentives, and underrepresentation of decent work issues – Cascale’s recent APAC Policy Priorities paper captures all of these issues.

Amid competing customer demands and faster turnaround times, there is little leeway for manufacturers to invest the time, energy, or resources to decarbonize their facilities. The reality is that decarbonization is simply too expensive for APAC manufacturers, especially SMEs, to tackle alone. For many SMEs, decarbonization is not a strategic choice but a financial constraint, where even well-intentioned efforts are limited by access to capital. That is exactly why incentives are critical.

Decarbonization is not a willingness issue. It is a financing issue.

Without a support mechanism such as loans or blended financing, companies cannot invest in renewable energy or low-carbon equipment.

This is one of the reasons why decarbonization incentives are a key priority in the APAC Policy Priorities Paper. The paper recognizes that many suppliers and SMEs face significant barriers due to high costs and limited access to finance, and calls for targeted support mechanisms, including subsidies, preferential financing, and investment in renewable energy and low-carbon technologies. The stated goal is to make the transition more practical, more scalable, and more inclusive across the supply chain.

Also, most decarbonization efforts today are still project-based. What we need is a system-based approach across the supply chain from now on. This is why we need to invest in expanding infrastructure, more coordinated support, and policy conditions that help solutions scale.

Incentives are also very critical. However, incentives without execution or without reliable data or without verified data are not enough on their own. We need a clear implementation framework to scale the incentives.

If I had to choose one action item for decarbonization, it would be linking financial incentives directly to the verified data. This could include preferential financing for facilities with verified emissions data, tax incentives tied to measurable reductions, or blended finance mechanisms that reduce upfront capital investment for renewable energy adoption. For example, factories with verified Scope 1 and 2 emissions data could access preferential financing rates or performance-based incentives tied to demonstrated reductions. This creates both accountability and motivation. Without such incentive mechanisms, scaling will be difficult.

If we want decarbonization to move faster across APAC, we need policies and financing approaches that reflect how manufacturers actually operate. That starts with making support accessible, practical, and tied to real progress.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full APAC Policy Priorities Paper and, for members, continue the conversation through the recent webinar featuring insights from APAC Policy MET members.

Download the PaperMembers: Watch the Webinar on Cascale Connect

• Decarbonization is simply too expensive for APAC manufacturers, especially SMEs, to undertake alone.
• Most decarbonization efforts today are still project-based.
• Financial incentives present a real opportunity for decarbonization at scale.

The question comes up again and again: What should governments and industry stakeholders prioritize first for decarbonization?

As a fashion manufacturer based in Seoul, South Korea, I see how policy, financing, and implementation challenges come together in real time. In the APAC region, each country is taking a unique approach to a greener economy. These are encouraging signals, but manufacturers across the region are still facing major barriers to action.

As an Editorial Member of Cascale’s APAC Policy Member Expert Team, contributing specifically to the incentives agenda, I see a number of overlapping challenges. Fragmentation, limited interoperability, insufficient incentives, and underrepresentation of decent work issues – Cascale’s recent APAC Policy Priorities paper captures all of these issues.

Amid competing customer demands and faster turnaround times, there is little leeway for manufacturers to invest the time, energy, or resources to decarbonize their facilities. The reality is that decarbonization is simply too expensive for APAC manufacturers, especially SMEs, to tackle alone. For many SMEs, decarbonization is not a strategic choice but a financial constraint, where even well-intentioned efforts are limited by access to capital. That is exactly why incentives are critical.

Decarbonization is not a willingness issue. It is a financing issue.

Without a support mechanism such as loans or blended financing, companies cannot invest in renewable energy or low-carbon equipment.

This is one of the reasons why decarbonization incentives are a key priority in the APAC Policy Priorities Paper. The paper recognizes that many suppliers and SMEs face significant barriers due to high costs and limited access to finance, and calls for targeted support mechanisms, including subsidies, preferential financing, and investment in renewable energy and low-carbon technologies. The stated goal is to make the transition more practical, more scalable, and more inclusive across the supply chain.

Also, most decarbonization efforts today are still project-based. What we need is a system-based approach across the supply chain from now on. This is why we need to invest in expanding infrastructure, more coordinated support, and policy conditions that help solutions scale.

Incentives are also very critical. However, incentives without execution or without reliable data or without verified data are not enough on their own. We need a clear implementation framework to scale the incentives.

If I had to choose one action item for decarbonization, it would be linking financial incentives directly to the verified data. This could include preferential financing for facilities with verified emissions data, tax incentives tied to measurable reductions, or blended finance mechanisms that reduce upfront capital investment for renewable energy adoption. For example, factories with verified Scope 1 and 2 emissions data could access preferential financing rates or performance-based incentives tied to demonstrated reductions. This creates both accountability and motivation. Without such incentive mechanisms, scaling will be difficult.

If we want decarbonization to move faster across APAC, we need policies and financing approaches that reflect how manufacturers actually operate. That starts with making support accessible, practical, and tied to real progress.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full APAC Policy Priorities Paper and, for members, continue the conversation through the recent webinar featuring insights from APAC Policy MET members.

Download the PaperMembers: Watch the Webinar on Cascale Connect

• Decarbonization is simply too expensive for APAC manufacturers, especially SMEs, to undertake alone.
• Most decarbonization efforts today are still project-based.
• Financial incentives present a real opportunity for decarbonization at scale.

The question comes up again and again: What should governments and industry stakeholders prioritize first for decarbonization?

As a fashion manufacturer based in Seoul, South Korea, I see how policy, financing, and implementation challenges come together in real time. In the APAC region, each country is taking a unique approach to a greener economy. These are encouraging signals, but manufacturers across the region are still facing major barriers to action.

As an Editorial Member of Cascale’s APAC Policy Member Expert Team, contributing specifically to the incentives agenda, I see a number of overlapping challenges. Fragmentation, limited interoperability, insufficient incentives, and underrepresentation of decent work issues – Cascale’s recent APAC Policy Priorities paper captures all of these issues.

Amid competing customer demands and faster turnaround times, there is little leeway for manufacturers to invest the time, energy, or resources to decarbonize their facilities. The reality is that decarbonization is simply too expensive for APAC manufacturers, especially SMEs, to tackle alone. For many SMEs, decarbonization is not a strategic choice but a financial constraint, where even well-intentioned efforts are limited by access to capital. That is exactly why incentives are critical.

Decarbonization is not a willingness issue. It is a financing issue.

Without a support mechanism such as loans or blended financing, companies cannot invest in renewable energy or low-carbon equipment.

This is one of the reasons why decarbonization incentives are a key priority in the APAC Policy Priorities Paper. The paper recognizes that many suppliers and SMEs face significant barriers due to high costs and limited access to finance, and calls for targeted support mechanisms, including subsidies, preferential financing, and investment in renewable energy and low-carbon technologies. The stated goal is to make the transition more practical, more scalable, and more inclusive across the supply chain.

Also, most decarbonization efforts today are still project-based. What we need is a system-based approach across the supply chain from now on. This is why we need to invest in expanding infrastructure, more coordinated support, and policy conditions that help solutions scale.

Incentives are also very critical. However, incentives without execution or without reliable data or without verified data are not enough on their own. We need a clear implementation framework to scale the incentives.

If I had to choose one action item for decarbonization, it would be linking financial incentives directly to the verified data. This could include preferential financing for facilities with verified emissions data, tax incentives tied to measurable reductions, or blended finance mechanisms that reduce upfront capital investment for renewable energy adoption. For example, factories with verified Scope 1 and 2 emissions data could access preferential financing rates or performance-based incentives tied to demonstrated reductions. This creates both accountability and motivation. Without such incentive mechanisms, scaling will be difficult.

If we want decarbonization to move faster across APAC, we need policies and financing approaches that reflect how manufacturers actually operate. That starts with making support accessible, practical, and tied to real progress.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full APAC Policy Priorities Paper and, for members, continue the conversation through the recent webinar featuring insights from APAC Policy MET members.

Download the PaperMembers: Watch the Webinar on Cascale Connect

• Solvents made from renewable feedstocks help reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-based materials
• Drop-in replacements preserve established chromatography performance
• Supports progress toward sustainability targets by lowering product-related greenhouse gas emissions

BURLINGTON, Mass., April 21, 2026 /3BL/ – MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, today announced the launch of the first bio-based solvent portfolio specifically for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Manufactured using renewable feedstocks, these new patent-pending¹ solvents deliver on average 25.9% lower CO₂ equivalents² compared with conventional fossil-fuel-based HPLC-grade solvents, while preserving the performance required for demanding analytical workflows.

“Our new bio-based HPLC solvents represent the next generation of high-performance liquid chromatography,” said Karen Madden, Chief Technology Officer, Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. “Customers are looking for solutions that help reduce environmental impact without compromising performance quality. This innovative portfolio aims to deliver the precision, quality and reliability expected in HPLC and is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing methods.”

These bio-based solvents are compatible with established HPLC and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) methods and instruments, supporting easy adoption in routine and regulated environments. In HPLC, solvents serve as the mobile phase that transports samples through the chromatographic system, enabling separation and quantification of components. This step is critical for generating reliable data in applications such as drug development, quality control in manufacturing, environmental monitoring and diagnostics.

MilliporeSigma developed this innovative portfolio using proprietary manufacturing processes and deep scientific expertise, reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing more sustainable, high-performance chromatography solutions. The new portfolio includes drop-in replacements for acetonitrile, methanol and ethanol. Because these newly launched bio-based solvents are designed to match conventional performance, laboratories can transition to these alternatives without redeveloping analytical methods, often a rigorous and lengthy process.

This launch further expands MilliporeSigma’s range of greener alternatives designed to help customers reduce environmental impact while preserving the precision and reliability laboratories expect. The new bio-based solvents reflect the company’s broader strategic focus on innovation that supports more sustainable science.

The bio-based HPLC solvents are available on sigmaaldrich.com/Bio-based-HPLC-Solvents.

¹ Patent applications pending on bio-based methanol and acetonitrile.

² Individual bio-based HPLC solvent CO₂e values compared to fossil-fuel-based alternatives are as follows, based on supplier and industry emissions data through EcoInvent: Acetonitrile, BioRenewable, gradient grade for LC (Prod. No. 104771) has a 28% lower CO₂e impact; Methanol, BioRenewable, gradient grade for LC (Prod. No. 106188) has a 29% lower CO₂e impact; Methanol, BioRenewable, hypergrade for LC-MS (Prod. No. 106176) has a 29% lower CO₂e impact; Ethanol, BioRenewable, hypergrade for LC-MS (Prod. No. 117480) has a 17.6% lower CO₂e impact.

About the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada, has more than 27,000 employees and more than 55 total manufacturing and testing sites worldwide, with a portfolio of more than 300,000 products focused on scientific discovery, biomanufacturing and testing services. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics.

More than 62,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2025, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, generated sales of € 21.1 billion in 65 countries.

The company holds the global rights to the name and trademark “Merck” internationally. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operate as MilliporeSigma in life science, EMD Serono in healthcare and EMD Electronics in electronics. Since its founding in 1668, scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to the company’s technological and scientific advances. To this day, the founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company. For more information about Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, visit www.emdgroup.com.

Follow MilliporeSigma on X (formerly Twitter) @MilliporeSigma, on Facebook @MilliporeSigma and on LinkedIn.

• Solvents made from renewable feedstocks help reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-based materials
• Drop-in replacements preserve established chromatography performance
• Supports progress toward sustainability targets by lowering product-related greenhouse gas emissions

BURLINGTON, Mass., April 21, 2026 /3BL/ – MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, today announced the launch of the first bio-based solvent portfolio specifically for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Manufactured using renewable feedstocks, these new patent-pending¹ solvents deliver on average 25.9% lower CO₂ equivalents² compared with conventional fossil-fuel-based HPLC-grade solvents, while preserving the performance required for demanding analytical workflows.

“Our new bio-based HPLC solvents represent the next generation of high-performance liquid chromatography,” said Karen Madden, Chief Technology Officer, Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. “Customers are looking for solutions that help reduce environmental impact without compromising performance quality. This innovative portfolio aims to deliver the precision, quality and reliability expected in HPLC and is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing methods.”

These bio-based solvents are compatible with established HPLC and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) methods and instruments, supporting easy adoption in routine and regulated environments. In HPLC, solvents serve as the mobile phase that transports samples through the chromatographic system, enabling separation and quantification of components. This step is critical for generating reliable data in applications such as drug development, quality control in manufacturing, environmental monitoring and diagnostics.

MilliporeSigma developed this innovative portfolio using proprietary manufacturing processes and deep scientific expertise, reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing more sustainable, high-performance chromatography solutions. The new portfolio includes drop-in replacements for acetonitrile, methanol and ethanol. Because these newly launched bio-based solvents are designed to match conventional performance, laboratories can transition to these alternatives without redeveloping analytical methods, often a rigorous and lengthy process.

This launch further expands MilliporeSigma’s range of greener alternatives designed to help customers reduce environmental impact while preserving the precision and reliability laboratories expect. The new bio-based solvents reflect the company’s broader strategic focus on innovation that supports more sustainable science.

The bio-based HPLC solvents are available on sigmaaldrich.com/Bio-based-HPLC-Solvents.

¹ Patent applications pending on bio-based methanol and acetonitrile.

² Individual bio-based HPLC solvent CO₂e values compared to fossil-fuel-based alternatives are as follows, based on supplier and industry emissions data through EcoInvent: Acetonitrile, BioRenewable, gradient grade for LC (Prod. No. 104771) has a 28% lower CO₂e impact; Methanol, BioRenewable, gradient grade for LC (Prod. No. 106188) has a 29% lower CO₂e impact; Methanol, BioRenewable, hypergrade for LC-MS (Prod. No. 106176) has a 29% lower CO₂e impact; Ethanol, BioRenewable, hypergrade for LC-MS (Prod. No. 117480) has a 17.6% lower CO₂e impact.

About the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada, has more than 27,000 employees and more than 55 total manufacturing and testing sites worldwide, with a portfolio of more than 300,000 products focused on scientific discovery, biomanufacturing and testing services. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics.

More than 62,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2025, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, generated sales of € 21.1 billion in 65 countries.

The company holds the global rights to the name and trademark “Merck” internationally. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operate as MilliporeSigma in life science, EMD Serono in healthcare and EMD Electronics in electronics. Since its founding in 1668, scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to the company’s technological and scientific advances. To this day, the founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company. For more information about Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, visit www.emdgroup.com.

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• Solvents made from renewable feedstocks help reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-based materials
• Drop-in replacements preserve established chromatography performance
• Supports progress toward sustainability targets by lowering product-related greenhouse gas emissions

BURLINGTON, Mass., April 21, 2026 /3BL/ – MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, today announced the launch of the first bio-based solvent portfolio specifically for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Manufactured using renewable feedstocks, these new patent-pending¹ solvents deliver on average 25.9% lower CO₂ equivalents² compared with conventional fossil-fuel-based HPLC-grade solvents, while preserving the performance required for demanding analytical workflows.

“Our new bio-based HPLC solvents represent the next generation of high-performance liquid chromatography,” said Karen Madden, Chief Technology Officer, Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. “Customers are looking for solutions that help reduce environmental impact without compromising performance quality. This innovative portfolio aims to deliver the precision, quality and reliability expected in HPLC and is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing methods.”

These bio-based solvents are compatible with established HPLC and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) methods and instruments, supporting easy adoption in routine and regulated environments. In HPLC, solvents serve as the mobile phase that transports samples through the chromatographic system, enabling separation and quantification of components. This step is critical for generating reliable data in applications such as drug development, quality control in manufacturing, environmental monitoring and diagnostics.

MilliporeSigma developed this innovative portfolio using proprietary manufacturing processes and deep scientific expertise, reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing more sustainable, high-performance chromatography solutions. The new portfolio includes drop-in replacements for acetonitrile, methanol and ethanol. Because these newly launched bio-based solvents are designed to match conventional performance, laboratories can transition to these alternatives without redeveloping analytical methods, often a rigorous and lengthy process.

This launch further expands MilliporeSigma’s range of greener alternatives designed to help customers reduce environmental impact while preserving the precision and reliability laboratories expect. The new bio-based solvents reflect the company’s broader strategic focus on innovation that supports more sustainable science.

The bio-based HPLC solvents are available on sigmaaldrich.com/Bio-based-HPLC-Solvents.

¹ Patent applications pending on bio-based methanol and acetonitrile.

² Individual bio-based HPLC solvent CO₂e values compared to fossil-fuel-based alternatives are as follows, based on supplier and industry emissions data through EcoInvent: Acetonitrile, BioRenewable, gradient grade for LC (Prod. No. 104771) has a 28% lower CO₂e impact; Methanol, BioRenewable, gradient grade for LC (Prod. No. 106188) has a 29% lower CO₂e impact; Methanol, BioRenewable, hypergrade for LC-MS (Prod. No. 106176) has a 29% lower CO₂e impact; Ethanol, BioRenewable, hypergrade for LC-MS (Prod. No. 117480) has a 17.6% lower CO₂e impact.

About the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada, has more than 27,000 employees and more than 55 total manufacturing and testing sites worldwide, with a portfolio of more than 300,000 products focused on scientific discovery, biomanufacturing and testing services. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics.

More than 62,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2025, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, generated sales of € 21.1 billion in 65 countries.

The company holds the global rights to the name and trademark “Merck” internationally. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operate as MilliporeSigma in life science, EMD Serono in healthcare and EMD Electronics in electronics. Since its founding in 1668, scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to the company’s technological and scientific advances. To this day, the founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company. For more information about Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, visit www.emdgroup.com.

Follow MilliporeSigma on X (formerly Twitter) @MilliporeSigma, on Facebook @MilliporeSigma and on LinkedIn.