Better Health for All

MTD.US's precision instruments and solutions deliver substantial health benefits by supporting pharmaceutical research and development, quality control, and reducing recalls of food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products.

The company explicitly states it does not manufacture harmful products, and regulators have not required any product recalls, nor have there been significant fines for noncompliance with product laws or regulations. The company's products do not have direct safety implications for physical or mental health, nor do they carry health risks requiring disclosure or have addiction potential. Operations have achieved carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2020, with a 54% reduction by 2024, and products contribute to reduced chemical consumption, generating significant positive health externalities. The company demonstrates exceptional healthcare data responsibility, maintaining ISO 27001 certification for core IT processes and systems since 2023, adopting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and reporting no substantiated complaints or data breaches in the past year. The company is not a food or pharmaceutical company and does not conduct clinical trials or directly engage in public preventative health or health education initiatives.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. operates in manufacturing precision instruments and does not engage in direct financial services.

As such, the company does not offer lending or deposit services to consumers, provide debt products, manage customer finance data, or operate financial service access points. Consequently, all KPIs related to financial services, such as pricing, fees, financial literacy, debt burden, and financial inclusion, are not applicable to its business model, resulting in a neutral score for all relevant metrics.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

In 2024, the company's voluntary employee turnover rate was 6.5%, and approximately 55.49% of the global workforce was covered by collective bargaining agreements or other arrangements representing employee interests.

For 2023, the Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) was 1.2 incidents per 200,000 working hours, with no occupational fatalities reported. The CEO-to-median-employee pay ratio was 182:1 in 2023. In the same year, 7.51% of the workforce consisted of temporary personnel. For the past three years (2022-2024), the company reported no confirmed incidents of child labor, forced labor, or compulsory labor, and no substantiated concerns or material complaints to any regulatory agency.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

The company conducts annual risks and opportunities assessments of key direct suppliers, with a goal to annually assess 30% of strategic preferred suppliers on ESG topics. In 2024, 101 suppliers were audited, representing approximately 12% of spending with strategic and preferred suppliers.

In 2023, 63 strategic preferred suppliers were assessed, representing approximately 30% of spending with strategic preferred suppliers. No specific incidents of child labor, forced labor, or compulsory labor were identified in 2023 or 2024, and procurement managers are trained to identify red flags. The Business Partner Code of Conduct, which includes ethical sourcing standards, is part of the standard terms and conditions for suppliers, and 68% of strategic and preferred suppliers have explicitly agreed to this Code or equivalent principles.

Honest & Fair Business

Mettler-Toledo maintains a robust whistleblower policy that encourages confidential reporting of suspected misconduct without the risk of retaliation.

The company also has a Code of Conduct and a Business Partner Code of Conduct to ensure ethical behavior across its operations and supply chain. The Board oversees ESG matters and ethics programs. However, there is no public confirmation of ISO 37001 anti-bribery management certification.

Kind to Animals

The company states its products do not generally require animal testing.

For a limited portfolio of single-use USP 88 class VI plastics sensors where customers require testing, the company recommends and offers alternative in-vitro testing approaches, only conducting animal testing when these alternatives are not accepted. This indicates that alternatives are standard in product development and safety dossiers, and a global ban on non-essential animal testing is in place, with active advocacy for alternatives. In 2023, 30% of strategic preferred suppliers were assessed on ESG topics. The company has a policy of not participating in or contributing to political campaigns or groups, and does not take positions in public policy debates. The company does not source eggs, meat, or dairy, making cage-free sourcing and animal agriculture ethics not applicable to its operations.

No War, No Weapons

Mettler-Toledo International's core business focuses on precision instruments for scientific and industrial applications, with no evidence of involvement in the production or supply of military-specific products or weapons.

The company does not engage in arms manufacturing or military contracting. While it holds contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense, these are for non-military items such as pipette tips and maintenance of food processing equipment, indicating effectively zero true arms revenue. In 2021, 1% of net sales were in Russia and Ukraine; Mettler-Toledo suspended shipments to Russia in 2022 in response to the invasion of Ukraine, aligning with global sanctions. The company does not appear to engage in lobbying efforts related to military spending or arms regulations. There is no evidence of R&D investment in dual-use technologies or exposure to controversial weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

Mettler-Toledo has sourced 100% of its electricity from renewable sources since 2020, maintaining this in 2023

. The company has achieved a waste diversion rate of 94%, with only 6% of waste going to landfills as of 2024 . Mettler-Toledo has been carbon-neutral since 2020 . The company has set emissions reduction targets, including a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline , and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 from a 2019 baseline , with a long-term aim for a 90% reduction in both scopes by 2050 .

Respect for Cultures & Communities

The company avoids operating within proximity to protected areas, indicating active protection measures for cultural sites.

No cultural appropriation incidents are reported, and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes are not applicable to its operations. Standard grievance mechanisms are available for employees and third parties, but not specifically tailored for community concerns. No cultural incidents are reported, thus no specific response framework is detailed.

Safe & Smart Tech

Mettler-Toledo reported no substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer or employee privacy, nor awareness of any leaks, thefts, or losses of customer or employee data in 2024.

The company integrates AI technologies responsibly, ensuring AI-driven decisions are explainable and justifiable, and engages in dialogues with stakeholders to address concerns about bias and fairness. Users are provided with control over their information, including opt-out options for marketing communications and transparency about data usage. The company performs monthly vulnerability scans and annual third-party penetration testing, remediating vulnerabilities in a timely manner. Mandatory quarterly online cybersecurity training is provided to all employees, with approximately 93% completing one or more courses in 2024, and phishing attempts are used to identify training gaps. Mettler-Toledo has processes in place to comply with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and HIPAA, and reported no significant fines for noncompliance in the reporting period. The company holds ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, maintained since 2023, but its scope is limited to the Digital Business Services organizational unit and China Business Units for internal IT support and core corporate IT processes and systems.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

In 2024, Mettler-Toledo achieved an 89% waste diversion rate, with 61% of total waste recycled

and 28% incinerated. The company aims for zero waste to landfill (less than 5%) by 2025 and has a target to reduce waste intensity by 20% by 2025 compared to 2018. Waste intensity decreased by 28% compared to 2018 , and total waste decreased by 4% in 2024. Waste reduction initiatives include implementing waste management plans , switching to renewable activated carbon filters at one China site (reducing 37 tons of waste) , value engineering projects reducing material use (e.g., 30% in one design) , and partnering with KITRO to combat food waste. In 2024, 90% of packaging materials were easily reusable, recyclable, or compostable , and 77.5% were from recycled or certified sustainable sources. The company is transitioning from virgin plastic foams to natural fiber-based packaging. Design for Environment (DfE) principles guide product development , incorporating circular business models, modularity, serviceability, repairability, and upgradeability. Total hazardous waste generated on-site is relatively low and managed according to local regulations. No significant fines or nonmonetary sanctions were levied against the company for environmental noncompliance during the reporting period. Mettler-Toledo's Responsible Sourcing Guidelines require managers to consider suppliers' waste management and targets , and the company asks preferred suppliers about their waste reduction goals. 68% of strategic and preferred suppliers have agreed to a Business Partner Code of Conduct. The company offers technical information to customers about proper recycling and disposal , educates the professional community on reducing food waste , and raises customer awareness of how products and services contribute to sustainability.