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We protect the environment with... Actions 2019-2024

We protect the environment with... Actions 2019-2024
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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

At AstraZeneca, our objective is to achieve a zero environmental footprint in all of our company’s activities, both at national and international level. Therefore, we are moving forward with major initiatives to mitigate the impact of climate change.

Globally, through our flagship Ambition Zero Carbon strategy, we focus on achieving the decarbonization goals of the Paris Agreement. As an industry pioneer, we have already reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 68% compared to 2015. By 2030, the company will have achieved zero carbon emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 and halved the emissions of Scope 3 heading towards the achievement of science-based net-zero emissions by 2045 at the latest.

In Greece, the company has fully transitioned its fleet to electric vehicles with zero emissions. The 230-vehicle fleet is now electric with zero emissions. Their use will significantly improve the company’s environmental footprint in the country. In addition, a total of 42 charging stations have been installed at the AstraZeneca Greece facilities, while the company subsidizes the cost of installing home-based charging stations for employees that are open to this.

 

Target Audience

The program targets an internal audience, the company's employees and the wider public to whom messages are communicated through the action. 

 

Duration

2022-2024 (the main part of the transition took place in 2023)


Description

In its initial phase, from 2019 to 2022 – established on the principles of sustainability and best environmental management practices – the “We protect the environment... with actions” program contextually “linked” the 4 mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with 4 environmental protection actions. It concerned coastal cleanups, energy upgrading/lighting of public squares, raising the awareness of students on environmental issues, as well as reforestation (in 2020) in an area in the Attica in need (Neos Voutzas).

Nowadays, the program continues in two directions which demonstrate the company’s broader strategy of leading the initiatives towards carbon neutrality. One of these contributes decisively in this direction.

The moved forward with transition of its entire fleet to electric vehicles with zero emissions. The entire 230-vehicle fleet is now electric. Their use will significantly improve the company’s environmental footprint in the country. In addition, a total of 42 charging stations have been installed at the AstraZeneca Greece facilities, while the company subsidizes the cost of installing home-based charging stations for employees that are open to this.


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Impact on Society

AstraZeneca Greece transitioned its entire 230-vehicle fleet to electric vehicles with zero emissions. In addition, a total of 42 charging stations have been installed at the AstraZeneca Greece facilities, while the company subsidizes the cost of installing home-based charging stations for employees that are open to this.



Initiative Location

Nationwide, for all company employees


Working with Organization

The e-mobility program did not require any collaboration. For all the actions of the “We protect the environment with actions” program, AstraZeneca Greece collaborates with renowned environmental organizations such as iSea (isea.com.gr), member of the "Cooperation Network for the Marine Environment” and the WE4ALL environmental organization (we4all.com). Along the same lines, we also collaborated with the Municipality of Athens and the Municipality of Thessaloniki.


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Workers Participation

All of the employees of AstraZeneca Greece.


Benefits for Οrganization

The transition to electric vehicles is a significant contribution that the company has made toward achieving the goal of net-zero emissions. It enhances and demonstrates the environmental awareness of all its people and decisively supports the principles of its environmental strategy. Environmental protection is a priority across all our operations and the core of our value chain which is measurable (zero emission fleet). The transition of our fleet to electric vehicles significantly reduces the overall environmental footprint bringing AstraZeneca one step closer to achieving the goal of net-zero emissions from its activities.




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