Novartis

Switzerland

Novartis is one of the world's leading firms involved in the research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceuticals and nutritional products.

Novartis set itself apart by being the first pharmaceutical company to acknowledge the growing problems associated with pharmaceutical residues in waterways (sewage treatment plants are not designed to process drug residues).  All major Novartis products undergo a comprehensive life cycle analysis in order to minimize product impacts before reaching consumers.  Novartis is also involved in several consumer take-back programs to assist in proper disposal of unused drugs, again reducing impacts on waterways.

Novartis has implemented an energy and climate strategy, supported by a unique policy that allows for capital investments associated with energy conservation to be paid back over the lifetime of the asset, thus encouraging efficiency measures. The company provides good transparency and reports its greenhouse gas emissions on a global basis, along with other group-wide data and reduction goals on its key performance indicators.

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