October 2, 2009
Merck Slashes Energy Demand by 25%, Water Use by 15%
Merck has achieved and exceeded its corporate goal to reduce energy demand by 25 percent from a 2004 baseline and its water use by 15 percent between 2004 and 2008, according to the company’s 2008 global corporate responsibility report (PDF).
To reduce energy consumption, Merck has implemented several energy-efficiency projects including the installation of variable speed drives, re-commissioning of production, research and office buildings, and the use of free cooling and heat recovery from recirculating water systems.
The company also has announced its goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from….
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