The Agora Center is one of three primary campus buildings at Promega headquarters. The Agora serves business and community with retail, Promega offices and park space for special events.
January 2012
Starting in January, Promega shipments in North America will be delivered in a new shipping box that has increased benefits to the environment. These shippers have been thoroughly tested and uphold product quality standards for shipping Promega products.
This transition continues a global effort to move from white to brown boxes that provide greater environmental support. By using Sustainable Forestry Initiative certified materials and greater recycled content this transition will help in the preservation or reduction in the following areas:
August 2011
The Promega German branch, Promega GmbH, sponsors the international learning platform “Honey Bee Online Studies” (HOBOS) for the next five years. The project of the University Wuerzburg is centered around a honey bee stock, stimulating student's urge to research worldwide.
For more information about HOBOS: http://www.hobos.biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de/
August 2011
Since August 2010 nearly 17,500 pipette tip boxes or nearly 4,000 lbs. of plastic have been recycled at Promega Headquarters!
In the first half of 2011 alone we have collected and sent 12 yard boxes worth of material (pictured below) to be recycled that was previously being sent to the landfill. This effort shows that simple steps taken by many can have a huge impact.
May 2011
The Scientist recently named Promega number 19 in its 2011 report of the top 40 "Best Places to Work in Industry". Job Satisfaction and Training Development were listed as the company’s two major strengths. To see more, check here: http://www.the-scientist.com/bptw/.
April 2011
Promega Biotecnologia do Brasil Ltda officially opened for business on April 4 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It was a night of celebration thanks in part to a wonderful performance by the Orchestra Institute Pao de Acucar, a program for individuals ages 10-21, which focuses on inclusion and social development. With the new addition of the Brazil branch, Promega now has offices in 15 countries. Please join us in welcoming our new colleagues. For more information, please see the press release.
March 2011
Over the last six months, Promega Biosystems has implemented several initiatives to protect, preserve and sustain the environment based on Santa Clara County Green certified standards. In March 2011, efforts paid off and Promega Biosystems was recognized as a Bay Area Green Business that is committed to operating in more sustainably. Congratulations PBS and team!
February 2011
Promega has been nominated for the Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award due to its outstanding record in safety practices. The wellbeing of employees has long been a priority at Promega and we only hope to continue and improve upon this recognition in the future. Congratulations to Facilities and the Environmental Health and Safety teams!
January 2011
Promega is one of the first Wisconsin firms to earn Green Professional status under the WI Sustainable Business Council's Green Masters Program. As a Green Professional, Promega has performed actions in each of nine "sustainability areas" in 2010. Promega is committed to reducing environmental impacts and is proud to be a member of the Green Masters Program. To learn more, please visit: http://www.greenmastersprogram.com.
