To sensitize our employees to climate protection, we publish information about our EDISON climate protection program on the intranet, in the employee newspaper and in newsletters. This includes background information, current measures, a greenhouse gas emissions balance, and a list of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases. In addition, steps that employees can take themselves to save energy are explained, such as taking local public transportation, using energy-saving lamps, driving in a fuel-efficient manner, and saving energy and water at the workplace.
We launched the Merck Serono Goes Green initiative at the Geneva site in 2009. Employees are called upon to save energy and resources and can take part in a competition by contributing their own ideas. Some of the ideas have already been implemented, such as better lighting control and installation of energy-efficient hand dryers. Merck Millipore also informs its employees about ways to save energy both at the workplace and at home. For example, employees in the United States who have an energy check carried out in their homes are assisted by Merck Millipore.
