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Environmental programmes

Air
GlaxoSmithKline identifies, characterises and assesses emissions to the air from our operations so that we can minimise or manage them in a way that eliminates adverse impact to the public or the environment. We have achieved significant reductions in solvent releases through reformulation of final dosage forms using water-based technologies.  We are also reducing greenhouse gases through a programme of energy efficiencies.

Wastewater
GlaxoSmithKline is committed to ensuring that discharges to the environment are kept to levels that avoid adverse impact and conserve resources. We have developed detailed guidance to support the EHS Standard that addresses wastewater management.

Waste
GlaxoSmithKline has targets to reduce the impact of waste from our operation on the environment. Technical guidance has been developed for our EHS standards on Waste Minimisation and Recycling and on Waste Management. Sites identify and assess waste arising from site activities and then minimise or manage waste through the following hierarchy of measures:

• Eliminate or reduce waste generation whenever feasible
• Substitute with sustainable materials whenever feasible to minimise overall impacts on air, water and land
• Reuse waste whenever feasible
• Recycle wastes in a manner consistent with local regulatory requirements
• Use treatment and disposal options that minimise the overall EHS risks and impacts on air, water and land

Natural resources
GlaxoSmithKline strives to reduce natural resource consumption by our operations in order to minimise impact on the environment. We have adopted global standards on Sustainable Development, Energy Efficiency, Water Management and Biodiversity to ensure the sustainability of our operations. The Corporate Environment, Health and Safety department works with Procurement, Engineering Technology and Capital Management and other corporate functions as well as the operational sites to identify and implement natural resource conservation projects.

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