Corporate responsibility

How we bring our mission to life—ethically, inclusively, and sustainably.

Our CR strategy

At Illumina, our corporate responsibility (CR) strategy reflects a bold vision for the future of health—one where unlocking the insights of our cells and genes transforms how we understand biology, deliver care, and improve lives. At the center of this vision is equitable access to genomics, supported by three foundational pillars:

Improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome

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Our mission

Our mission is our North Star—guiding every decision, innovation, and strategic priority. By unlocking the power of the genome, we aim to transform human health and create lasting impact for people around the world.

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Strategy 2027

Forward together. Progress for all.
We’re pioneering the next era of omics—delivering innovative, accessible, and complete sequencing solutions that accelerate the integration of genomics into health care and advance our mission to improve human health.

  • Reinvent the genome
  • Unlock deeper biology
  • Make NGS easy
  • Transform data into insights
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Corporate responsibility

At Illumina, corporate responsibility is how we bring our mission to life—ethically, inclusively, and sustainably. Our approach is anchored in the belief that equitable access to genomics is essential to unlocking the power of the genome for all.

  • Equitable access to genomics
  • Nurture our people and communities
  • Integrate sustainability
  • Operate responsibly
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Our values

Our values guide the way we work, solve problems, and show up for each other. They’re not just ideas—they’re choices we make every day. When we act on them, we build trust, drive progress, and move our mission forward together.

  • Make customers heroes
  • Innovate with purpose
  • Win together
  • Be accountable
  • Commit to excellence
Corporate Responsibility Report

Learn about the progress we have made to shape a healthier future for all. 

Awards & recognitions

America’s Most Responsible
Companies

Newsweek

2025

Best Companies To Work For

U.S. News & World Report

2025

Most Innovative
Companies

Fast Company

2022

Member of
 Dow Jones 
Sustainability Indices

S&P Global

2025

America's Most Just Companies

CNBC

2025

Most Sustainable Companies

TIME

2025

America’s Climate Leaders

USA Today

2025

The why behind our work in genomics

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Corporate Responsibility Hub

Read our Corporate Responsibility policies, download past reports, and review our data.

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