AstraZenecas environmental performance objectives

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AstraZenecas environmental performance objectives

Our ongoing challenge is to continue to manage
our environmental impact as we grow our business.
2006 saw the introduction of our new global
environmental performance objective, namely
continuous improvement in the sustainability of
all our activities by, among other things,
economizing on the use of natural resources and
work to eliminate environmental pollution.

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AstraZenecas greenhouse gas emissions for 2006
Total GWP emissions 2006 1.32 million tonnes
Direct emissions from energy use 23
Emissions from inhalation medicine products 27
Emissions from imported energy, e.g. electricity,
steam and district heat 22
Emissions from waste incineration 2
Travel and transport emissions 26
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AstraZenecas global warming potential
Global Warming Potential emissions 1990-2010
(million tonnes)
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AstraZenecas environmental performance

During 2006, we received approval to market a new
asthma treatment, Symbicort, in the US, where
over 30 million people suffer from this
debilitating disease. Our new therapy provides
rapid and effective asthma control in a pMDI
(pressurized metered dose inhaler) containing HFA
(hydrofluoroalkanes) propellant. The launch of
this new therapy in the US, the worlds largest
pharmaceutical market, will inevitably lead to an
increase in emissions in HFAs as more and more
patients benefit from the new medicine.

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Ozone-depleting gas emissions
Ozone Depleting Potential emissions 1990-2010
(tonnes)
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Student A
Student B
Give an opinion.
Ask Bs opinion.
Disagree.
Interrupt.
Ask for clarification.
Persuade.
Manage the discussion.
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Model dialogue
Peter Well, I think we should accept sponsorship
from the vodka company. Gives an opinion. How
do you feel about it, Sarah? Asks Sarahs
opinion.
Sarah Im afraid I dont agree with you. Not
everyone drinks vodka and I think it looks cheap
and whats more . Disagrees.
Peter You say it looks cheap, but thats the
whole point! It will save the company money!
Interrupts.
Sarah Are you saying then that we need to save
money on the end of year party?
Peter Not exactly. Isnt it a good opportunity
though? Persuades.
Sarah Perhaps we need to give it a bit more
thought. Look, not everyone drinks vodka and some
people dont drink at all. Lets ask what other
people think. Manages the discussion.
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Model answer
Josiah Wedgewood was a pioneer in social
responsibility, building a village for his
workforce in 1769. In addition, his products
combined technology with classical culture.
More than a century later, George Cadbury
developed social housing for his chocolate
factory workers. Consequently, Cadburys became
one of Britains most respected companies. Both
men were pioneers of corporate social
responsibility. However, they were also accused
of paternalism.
Today, sustainable development policies aim to
manage the effects of business on employees, the
community, and especially on the environment.
Multinationals like Shell are focusing on the
idea if being good neighbours, in particular, by
consulting local stakeholders before beginning
new projects which may affect them.