Responsibility for the environment

Verantwortung für die Umwelt
Merck manufactures more than 50,000 different products at 70 production sites. We aim to prevent negative environmental impact caused by the production of pharmaceuticals, chemicals and laboratory products, and to provide our employees with a safe work environment. For this reason, we steer all environmentally relevant processes with our internal environmental management system, which was recertified in 2010.
 
squareManagement approachWe fulfill our responsibility to the environment through our EHS policy and through our Group-wide environmental management in accordance with ISO 14001. 
squareProcess safetyProcess safety has a high priority at Merck; our production sites must be safe. 
squareEnergy & emissionsFor climate protection, our focus is on an ambitious goal: By 2020, we aim to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 20%. 
squareWater & wastewaterWe make efficient use of water, a vital resource. 
squareMaterial & wasteWe use materials sparingly, thus avoiding waste. 
squareLand use & biodiversityWhen planning new sites and facilities, Merck considers environmental aspects. 
squareIndicators & goals“We at Merck do what we say…and then measure ourselves on this basis.” We document our performance and our goals for the future. 
 

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