Greenhouse Gases

Climate change is happening, and experts believe it endangers human health. As a healthcare company with a commitment to working together for a healthier world, we are concerned about these impacts. According to the World Health Organization, extreme weather, flooding and changes in infectious disease patterns are among the ways climate change will affect health around the world, particularly in developing countries. Industry, governments and the public all have a responsibility to address this evolving challenge.

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are emitted during the research, manufacture, transport and sale of Pfizer products. Pfizer has sought to minimize GHG emissions through a 1996 global company standard requiring energy conservation reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. We have further challenged ourselves to reduce our GHG emissions by establishing a first-generation, and then a second-generation GHG reduction goal. We are recognized globally, regionally and locally for our commitment.

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• See Pfizer's Greenhouse Gases Commitments and Actions
• View Performance Highlights for Greenhouse Gases Reduction
• Learn about our Environmental Sustainability Initiatives for GHGs and Climate Change

Making it Personal: Reducing Carbon on the Home Front in Ireland

For one Pfizer Global Manufacturing colleague, 'taking the job home' has taken on a whole new meaning. Responsible for Pfizer's energy program at the Loughbeg site in Ireland, Neil McCarthy has applied his expertise to reducing his family's dependence on the local power grid... Read the full story »

Freiburg, Germany: Taking Action on Climate Change

Learn how our Freiburg projects are helping Pfizer save thousands of tons of carbon each year by using solar, geothermal, biomass, and other renewable resources... Watch the video »

La Jolla, California — Harnessing the Sun's Energy to Reduce GHG Emissions

Resource conservation is critical to reducing our environmental impact and continuously improving our environmental performance. As an USEPA Climate Leader focused on using innovative alternatives to create cost savings and benefits in the communities where we work and live, Pfizer's facilities are seeking to improve energy efficiency and embrace clean energy technologies such as co-generation and solar power... Read the full story »

Alleviating Traffic / Improving Air Quality

To help reduce air quality pollutants in the communities where its facilities are located, Pfizer Inc has instituted a program called GreenWheels to reduce air emissions from employees' vehicles traveling to and from work. GreenWheels is one of the most comprehensive commuter assistance programs in existence and is the principal reason why our company was recognized as one of the nation's first Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC). Read the full story »

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