Avantor, Inc., a prominent global provider of essential products and services for the life sciences and advanced technology sectors, has announced that its manufacturing facilities in Panoli, Gujarat, and Dehradun, Uttarakhand, have both been honoured with the esteemed Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety. The awards were given by the Apex India Foundation in the Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Diagnostics Sectors, highlighting Avantor’s steadfast dedication to the welfare of its employees and its exemplary safety measures. 

Apex India Foundation is a non-profit organisation that honours individuals and organisations for their outstanding contributions to environmental protection, workplace safety, corporate social responsibility, and best practices in human resources. The "Occupational Health & Safety Awards" seek to recognise organisations that have achieved notable progress in safeguarding the health and safety of their employees.

“We are honoured to receive dual recognition from the respected Apex India Foundation for our health and safety standards, as well as our steadfast dedication to the well-being of our associates,” stated Yee Seng, Vice President, Operations, AMEA, Avantor. “These awards reflect the dedication of our Environmental Health, Safety, Sustainability, and Security (EHSS&S) team and Avantor’s prominent role in the life sciences sector.” 

Puneet Pant, Managing Director, India, Avantor, expressed his feelings, saying, “We are extremely honoured to receive this recognition. Our safety strategy focusses on actively monitoring regulatory changes; collaborating with operational leaders to fulfil internal health and safety standards; removing hazards; and minimising risks. Our primary focus is on the safety and well-being of our associates, and this recognition highlights our dedication to fostering a safe and healthy workplace. 

Earlier this year, Avantor’s Panoli site received the Ankleshwar Environmental Preservation Society (AEPS) Safety Excellence Gold Award. This award was part of an initiative aimed at recognising companies that showed outstanding commitment to safety by conducting thorough assessments and evaluating their historical performance. 

The company takes a thorough approach that emphasises the importance of supporting associates' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The company consistently strives to implement the most effective policies and procedures to ensure consideration of all aspects of well-being.