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AstraZeneca: Comprehensive Program “Protecting the Environment with Actions”

AstraZeneca: Comprehensive Program “Protecting the Environment with Actions”
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AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, to respond effectively to a changing world and increased disease burden, we continuously invest in one of the most powerful and efficient production lines in the pharmaceutical industry. We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines and treatments to patients around the world.

We continue to push the boundaries of science to deliver innovative medicines and therapies that prevent, treat and cure some of the world's most important health challenges, including cancer, diabetes, heart, kidney and respiratory diseases. At AstraZeneca, innovation is a concept intertwined with growth. It is the driving force behind our vision to improve the lives of thousands of people by bringing them innovative treatments. At the same time, we ensure that these medicines reach the patients who need them, in a way that benefits society and our planet.

 

Greece - AstraZeneca



Objective Action

Multi-year environmental protection program (clean-ups, reforestation, energy upgrades, student education), combining investments in sustainability with employee engagement.

 

Target Audience

Employees, students, local communities, municipalities, general public.

 

Duration

2019–2024 (ongoing until 2030).


Description

Since 2019, AstraZeneca Greece has been implementing the “Protecting the Environment with Actions” program, including:

  • Beach clean-ups.
  • Reforestation in Neos Voutzas.
  • Installation of 20 solar LED columns in parks of Athens and Thessaloniki.
  • Sustainability seminars in 23 schools (1,150 students).
  • Reforestation: 4,000 trees (2023), 8,000 trees (2024), with a pledge of 30,000 trees by 2030.
  • This action is part of the AZ Forest global initiative (200M trees by 2030).

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Impact on Society

  • Clean-ups: 1,750 m of coastline, 450 kg waste, 20 kg recyclables.
  • Reforestation: 200 trees in Neos Voutzas (absorbing 2,933 kg CO₂/year).
  • Educational seminars: 1,150 students reached.
  • Tree planting: 12,000 trees planted by 2024 (~468,000 kg O₂ annually at maturity).


Initiative Location

Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Larissa, Heraklion, Neos Voutzas, Greek coastlines.


Working with Organization

iSea, WE4ALL, Municipality of Athens, Municipality of Thessaloniki.


Workers Participation

All 250 employees actively engaged.


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