Taking Action on Climate Change

John Sugden

Head of UK Facilities Management

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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.

Approx Numbers

Alderley Park 5000

Macclesfield 3000

AstraZeneca in Cheshire

Edinburgh

Charnwood

Avlon

Horizon Place

Stanhope Gate

Brixham

AstraTech

Alderley Park Macclesfield

Cambridge

• 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– Reviewed organisational structure

– Identified opportunities & resources

– Developed implementation plan

– Managed the implementation

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It’s not what you do, it’s the way you do it…

• 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

External recognition

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Energy Award Winners 2007 –

AstraZeneca UK

NORTHWEST BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AWARDS - Best Environmental Practice Winners 2006

• Where to next?

– 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

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