Transcript Thinking About Tomorrow Today

Thinking About Tomorrow Today
Taking Action on Climate Change
John Sugden
Head of UK Facilities Management
AstraZeneca at a glance
• It is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical
companies with healthcare sales of $26.47 billion
Broad range of products, including many world
leaders.
• Over 65,000 employees worldwide; 18% in the UK,
21% in Sweden, 21% in the US, 40% in ROW.
• 11 research centres in 7 countries; 11,900 people
dedicated to discovering and developing new
medicines.
AstraZeneca in Cheshire
Approx Numbers
Alderley Park
5000
Macclesfield
3000
Edinburgh
Alderley Park
Macclesfield
Charnwood
Cambridge
AstraTech
Avlon
Brixham
Horizon Place
Stanhope Gate
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• Corporate Target 2006 - 2010
– Reduce CO2 emissions from energy/transport etc. by approx 12%
based on 2005 data.
• Corporate Climate Change Strategy
– Reduce emissions
– Manage residual emissions
– Communicate in a clear and transparent way
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• What we did in the UK
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Reviewed organisational structure
Identified opportunities & resources
Developed implementation plan
Managed the implementation
It’s not what you do, it’s the way you do it…
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• What has been delivered
– 5% per annum (pa) reduction on absolute consumption equating to
approx £1m pa since 2004
– Approx 4500 tonnes CO2 saved pa
– Business investment in projects and resource (approx £500k pa)
– Behavioural changes in staff and engagement
– Visible reporting and stakeholder feedback
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• Some Examples
– Building of a new Energy Centre at Alderley Park which delivers a
5% increase in energy efficiency compared to the existing facility
– Reduced Fume cupboard face velocity
– Upgrading compressed air systems
– General lighting e.g. installation of PIR sensors for lights
– Building and equipment optimisation
– Heating and ventilation upgrades
– Transformer tap down
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Engaging all employees
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September 2007
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External recognition
Energy Award Winners 2007 –
AstraZeneca UK
NORTHWEST BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AWARDS Best Environmental Practice Winners 2006
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• Where to next?
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AZ remains committed to reduction of carbon foot print
Further business and staff engagement
Business support for further investment opportunities?
Deliver and develop further the projects portfolio
Sustainability - maintain the gains
Communication, Communication, Communication