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The Business of Environmental Sustainability
Introduction: Genzyme Organization Environmental Vision for Sustainability Green Building Sustainability Model: Business value
Rick Mattila, Director of Environmental Affairs
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Genzyme Corporation: Global Biotechnology Company
In our 29th year 11,000 employees in 30 countries Sales/marketing in more than 80
countries 14 manufacturing sites 8 genetic laboratory sites 10 major marketed therapeutic
products Leader in diagnostic products/
services 2008 revenues $4.6 billion
Environmental Vision Environmental Management System: system to
maintain compliance (sustain compliance) Non-compliance: business implications Based on ISO-14001 international standard for
environmental compliance Two sites have ISO-14001 certification Based on principal of continuous improvement
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Vision: Recognized Environmental Leader Recognition: Investment & Business Community
Consistently named a top employer by Science
Consistently named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Genzyme among Global 100, Most Sustainable Corporations
Genzyme was named one of the most ethical companies by Ethisphere magazine
Vision: Continuous Improvement in Environmental Performance
Key Indicators of Environmental Performance Compliance Water Use Energy Use Solid Waste Generation/Recycling (EPA WasteWise) Chemical Waste Air Emissions Stewardship (community support)
Climate Change: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Standard Measure of Carbon Footprint The Greenhouse Gas Protocol
World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Scope 1- Direct GHG emissions CO2 from on-site fossil fuel combustion CO2 from owned / leased vehicles
Scope 2 – Indirect GHG emissions from generation of purchased electricity and heat CO2 from purchased electricity CO2 from generation of purchased steam and hot water
Genzyme target to reduce GHG emissions 25% by 2012 (normalized to revenue), base year 2007.
Scope 3 (optional) – Other indirect GHG emissions Business travel – Employee commuting Waste disposal Transportation of raw materials and products Use of sold products and services
Environmentally Green Buildings Model of Sustainability
Genzyme Center
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Genzyme Center Concept Henri Termeer, C.E.O.
Parallels Genzyme’s scientific Innovation
Supports Collaboration Reflects Transparency
principal Environmentally friendly with
cutting edge energy efficiency
Community benefits: aesthetic and environmental
Designed from inside out Maximize benefit to
employees:(built for people)
INNOVATION
COLLABORATION
TRANSPARENCY
Energy & Atmosphere 41% Less Energy Cost Energy Source for Heating & Cooling: Steam Steam Absorption Chiller Energy Efficient glass
Commission building Building Management System
100% “green power” Supplied to Building*
Energy & Atmosphere Open windows, full atrium: Natural Air Flow Heat recovery from discharged air
Behnisch, Behnisch & Partner
Natural Light Enhancement: Perimeter blinds & reflective ceiling panels
Building Support and Employee Productivity Based on Employee Surveys
Genzyme Center more supportive of work: 74%
Less supportive: 6 % No difference: 20 %
“I’m more productive in Genzyme Center”: 58%
Less productive: 3 % No difference: 39%
Second Post Occupancy Survey:
Connection to nature through gardens and views = Enhanced well-being and higher productivity: 88%
No change in well-being: 12%
What is the value of green design?
People cost is 10X building cost.
(recruitment, retention, salary, benefits)
Framingham Science Center LEED-NC Gold
Environmental Sustainability & Green Buildings: Business Value
Recruitment and retention of staff & increased productivity Over 14,000 visitors on formal tours: Genzyme Center
Business, government officials, community groups Environmental leadership recognition Voice in environmental policy: MA and elsewhere Potential partners, expansion into new markets
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