Insulet Corporation.
PODD.US | Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
Insulet Corporation is a medical device company primarily focused on the development, manufacture, and commercialization of the Omnipod Insulin Management System. The Omnipod is a tubeless insulin delivery system designed to simplify insulin therapy for people with diabetes. The company's main produ...Show More
Better Health for All
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Insulet's Omnipod 5 system significantly improves outcomes for type 2 diabetes patients, demonstrating a mean HbA1c reduction from 8.2% to 7.4%
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and a 20% increase in time in range
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, with no increase in hypoglycemia risk
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. In 2020, Insulet was honored as a Global Corporate Hero for its COVID-19 response
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, which included donating PPE to healthcare workers and first responders
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, providing virtual product training for customers
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, and expanding its financial assistance program
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. The company collaborates with over 30 organizations worldwide to enhance diabetes awareness, education, and technology access
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Insulet Corporation is a medical device company, not a financial institution. The 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value and its associated KPIs are designed to assess companies involved in lending, insuring, moving, or storing money. As Insulet does not offer these types of financial services or products, all KPIs are assigned a score of 0, indicating they are not applicable to the company's core business model. While Insulet provides financial assistance programs to enhance access to its medical products, this does not align with the financial services context of the rubric's KPIs.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The company reported a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.60 for employees and contractors in 2024 across its Acton, Massachusetts; Irvine, California; and Malaysia facilities
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, and zero recorded incidents of work-related ill health or fatalities in 2023
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. In November 2025, 86% of Insulet's UK-based employees indicated it is a great place to work
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. In fiscal year 2024, Insulet Corporation's CEO pay ratio was 137:1
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Insulet Corporation has publicly committed to ethical sourcing and transparency, as outlined in its 2023 Modern Slavery and Supply Chains Statement.
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This commitment includes internal policies, mandatory training on modern slavery risks, due diligence, risk assessment, and established reporting mechanisms.
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The company has adopted the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct as its Supplier Code of Conduct
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and has a Human Rights Statement aligned with UN and ILO declarations.
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Insulet maintains a Conflict Minerals Policy
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and actively conducts due diligence for tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (3TG) through its participation in the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), which involves third-party audits of smelters and refiners.
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Furthermore, its Materials Supplier Agreement enforces compliance with fair trade standards, prohibiting bribery and unlawful boycotts.
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Honest & Fair Business
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Insulet Corporation against the defined KPIs for the 'Honest & Fair Business' ethical value. While the articles mention a commitment to ethical business practices
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, a comprehensive Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
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, robust governance
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, and adherence to the Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct
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, these statements lack the detailed, measurable information required by the rubric's thresholds. For instance, there is no data on regulatory fines paid, transparency index scores, specific whistleblower policy details, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversy scores, complaint resolution times, board independence percentages, or third-party verification of ethical claims. The $452 million award mentioned in the articles was received by Insulet, not paid as a fine.
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Kind to Animals
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Insulet Corporation's public reports do not explicitly address animal welfare concerns, animal testing, or cruelty-free practices.
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The company maintains a neutral stance on animal welfare, with no active participation in animal-friendly initiatives or specific animal welfare-related policies.
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No War, No Weapons
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Insulet Corporation, a medical device company, explicitly states it has no ties to military or defense industries and rejects any involvement in warfare.
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Its core business, including the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, does not involve dual-use technologies, AI with military applications, or surveillance activities.
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The company has no defense assets to divest, no exposure to controversial weapons, and no operations or procurement in conflict-affected areas, making several KPIs not applicable.
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Its R&D is exclusively focused on humanitarian healthcare solutions, aligning with a 100:0 peace technology investment ratio.
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This demonstrates 100% compliance with its ethical red lines against engagement in the arms industry.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Insulet achieved a 77% reduction in the carbon footprint of its Omnipod 5 starter kit packaging compared to the original design.
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The company also reduced product manufacturing waste by approximately 260,000 pounds of plastic and 46,000 pounds of silicone annually.
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In 2023, its waste diversion rate from landfill or incineration improved by 8%.
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A second solar installation at the Acton, Massachusetts facility increased potential renewable energy generation by 802 kW.
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The new manufacturing facility in Malaysia is on track for Green Building Index (GBI) and LEED Silver certifications, incorporating a rainwater harvesting system.
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Furthermore, 5.9 million Pods were collected through global product takeback programs.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Insulet Corporation's operations, primarily focused on medical devices, do not appear to directly impact cultural practices or indigenous rights.
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There are no reported cultural appropriation incidents, nor is there evidence of disruptions to cultural or heritage sites.
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Consequently, specific protocols for cultural impact assessment, FPIC processes, or cultural incident response frameworks are not applicable to its business model.
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The company engages in general charitable giving and advocacy focused on diabetes care and community well-being, rather than cultural heritage.
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Insulet promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion through employee resource groups and board diversity, fostering an inclusive work environment and respect for various cultural backgrounds, which aligns with standard diversity training.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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In January 2023, Insulet reported a data breach affecting approximately 29,000 users due to a web page misconfiguration, which exposed IP addresses and device usage details
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. Sensitive financial information, social security numbers, email addresses, or passwords were not compromised
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. The company promptly disabled tracking codes and requested partners to delete logs containing the exposed information
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. Insulet holds ISO 27001 and 27701 certifications
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. Its Omnipod DASH System was the first FDA-cleared insulin pump certified under the DTSec standard
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, and the Omnipod 5 is certified by ISO 27001 and U.K. Cyber Essentials
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. The company states compliance with regulations such as HIPAA
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Insulet focuses on sustainable product design, pursuing a circular model that utilizes recyclable and renewable materials and converts waste into raw materials for new products.
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The company implemented projects to annually reduce approximately 260,000 pounds of plastic and 46,000 pounds of silicone.
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Additionally, its expanded take-back programs collected 5.9 million Pods globally
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and increased responsible disposal by 11% over 2021
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, with a pilot program in Massachusetts disposing of over 150 metric tons, or six million Pods.
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