Using smarter energy to power Merck ahead – a shining example of our commitment to the environment.

At Merck, we’ve always worked hard to reduce our environmental impact and conserve key resources. Not only because doing so is consistent with our values as a good corporate citizen, but also because it makes good business sense. By operating in a sustainable manner, being careful about energy, water and raw material consumption, and minimizing our environmental impact, we are able to operate more efficiently – as well as more responsibly.

That’s why, as a U.S. EPA Climate Leader, Merck is fully committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It’s also why we’ve installed two major solar energy systems at our offices in New Jersey, each among the largest of their kind in a corporate setting.

These state-of-the-art systems are helping to generate about 7.5 percent of the power needs at Merck's corporate headquarters in Whitehouse Station, NJ, and another 12 percent at our facilities in Summit, NJ. Together, the power generated from these solar energy systems will allow us to avoid more than 2,500 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually - about the same as taking 400 cars off the road each year.

 

At the same time, we are also using wind power to power our facilities in the Netherlands and elsewhere to help reduce energy costs and improve our environmental footprint.

Good for the Earth – good for Merck

Using solar and wind energy is just one part of our continuing commitment to the environment. In addition, we are:

• Working to reduce the environmental impact of our manufacturing processes through the use of green chemistry and similar efforts.
• supporting local environmental projects led by Merck employee volunteers from around the world.
• monitoring emissions and wastes from our facilities to identify opportunities to improve our environmental impact.