{"id":3666543,"date":"2025-08-04T14:19:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T18:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/?post_type=story&#038;p=3666543"},"modified":"2025-10-10T14:12:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T18:12:39","slug":"were-seeing-green-and-building-a-more-sustainable-business","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/stories\/were-seeing-green-and-building-a-more-sustainable-business\/","title":{"rendered":"We\u2019re \u2018seeing green\u2019 and building a more sustainable business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"mco-f1-article-hero-block_0c58f1223380147e2e659f841428da5e\" class=\"mco-f1-article-hero mccberg-block\">\n    <div class=\"mco-f1-article-hero-content-container\">\n        \n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/content_topic\/sustainability\/\">\n                    <small class=\"tagline\">Sustainability<\/small>\n                <\/a>\n            \n        \n                    <h1>\n                We\u2019re \u2018seeing green\u2019 and building a more sustainable business\n            <\/h1>\n                            <p>Our award-winning \u2018See Green, Be Green\u2019 sustainability initiative exemplifies  our company&#039;s and employees&#039; commitment to operating responsibly<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mco-f1-article-hero-date-container\">\n                    <p class=\"mco-f1-article-hero-date text-descriptive\">August 4, 2025<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mco-f1-article-share-btn-container\">\n                            <p class=\"text-descriptive\">Share this article<\/p>\n                                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/stories\/were-seeing-green-and-building-a-more-sustainable-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n    <path fill=\"#00857C\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\" d=\"M6.023 16L6 9H3V6h3V4c0-2.7 1.672-4 4.08-4 1.153 0 2.144.086 2.433.124v2.821h-1.67c-1.31 0-1.563.623-1.563 1.536V6H13l-1 3H9.28v7H6.023z\" \/>\n<title>Facebook icon<\/title><\/svg>\n<\/a><\/p>\n                <p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https%3A%2F%2Fvip2-msd.com%2Fmerckcom-migrated%2Fstories%2Fwere-seeing-green-and-building-a-more-sustainable-business%2F We\u2019re \u2018seeing green\u2019 and building a more sustainable business\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on X\">\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 27.7.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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The program started in Ireland and has taken root across the organization, inspiring innovation, enhancing efficiency and driving progress toward <a href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/sustainability\/environmental-sustainability\/\">our company\u2019s climate goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"color:#00857C;\">\u201cWe decided to collectively develop, implement and maintain this program, not just because it\u2019s the right thing to do, but because of our shared belief that sustainability-focused business is smart business. What we do &#8212; and how we do it &#8212; truly matters.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mark O&#8217;Connor<\/strong><br>Associate director of engineering in our energy and environmental sustainability center of excellence<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Built around four focus areas &#8212; carbon transition, waste and water management, biodiversity and culture &#8212; See Green, Be Green is a framework that guides the sites\u2019 sustainability efforts, from installing EV chargers and solar panels to planting pollinator gardens and native trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colleagues from six of our Ireland locations &#8212; Ballydine, Brinny, Carlow, Biotech Dublin, Dunboyne, and Red Oak North &#8212; form a core team that identifies shared priorities and guides projects. The country leadership team, composed of plant managers, actively sponsors this initiative and provides strategic oversight. Cross-functional teams facilitate knowledge sharing among the sites to foster innovation and drive progress countrywide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1689\" height=\"1201\" src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/04\/Carlow-SGBG-team-e1743533593457.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"group of 9 people standing in front of office and smiling\" class=\"wp-image-3666553\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Members of the See Green, Be Green core team in Carlow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cAs individuals, you can definitely make a difference,\u201d said James Maher, engineering specialist and See Green, Be Green lead in Carlow. \u201cBut when you come together as a group, the change can be massive.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the program\u2019s launch, the sites have made significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, waste and water usage, earning numerous accolades along the way, including the top honor from the Irish business community\u2019s Green Awards, which recognizes companies excelling in environmental innovation and leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our sustainability efforts in action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carbon transition&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reducing carbon emissions is critical to our company\u2019s goal of achieving net zero by 2045. All six of our Ireland locations involved in the See Green, Be Green program have been certified in ISO 50001, an internationally recognized standard for managing energy, and in 2024 sourced 56% renewable energy through virtual power purchase agreements, making progress toward our company\u2019s target to source 100% of our purchased electricity from renewable sources by 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other initiatives include installing solar panels, using electric company vehicles and transitioning from gas to electric boilers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1048\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/04\/Ballydine-solar-farm-2.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3667918\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A 15-acre, 7.3-MW solar farm in Ballydine can generate the equivalent of powering more than 5,000 households with electricity; meeting pods in Dunboyne are outfitted with 160W 12V solar panels that supply power to the internal LED lights and USB charging points.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waste and water management&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ireland sites send zero waste to landfill &#8212; key to our company-wide goal for at least 50% of sites to do so by 2025 &#8212; and are now working on improving other means of disposal, such as recycling rather than incinerating when possible, and donating items to organizations in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other efforts include installing water fountains to replace single-use water bottles, harvesting rainwater and providing reusable coffee cups in company cafes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1053\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/06\/carlow630.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Carlow\" class=\"wp-image-3669930\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Office furniture from our Carlow site gets a new life at a community center; a new and improved waste segregation system was unveiled in Brinny during Sustainability Week 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biodiversity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All six locations involved in the See Green, Be Green program have been accredited with All-Ireland Pollinator Plan Business certifications. Initiatives include planting pollinator-friendly and native species of plants, trees and bulbs, installing bug hotels and adopting \u201cNo-Mow May\u201d to aid clover growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1053\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/04\/wildflower-planters-1.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3667278\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A bug hotel at Biotech Dublin and wildflower planters at Red Oak North help attract pollinators.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Culture&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arguably the most important part of See Green, Be Green is creating a culture in which everyone is empowered to take action. From educational campaigns and outreach events to grow-your-own food and energy-reduction challenges, employees are encouraged to embrace sustainability at work, at home and in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want everyone to get involved so that we can make informed decisions about our habits and how it impacts our environment,\u201d said O\u2019Connor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1053\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/04\/tree-planting-and-beach-cleanup.png?w=1024\" alt=\"tree planting and beach cleanup\" class=\"wp-image-3667282\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carlow colleagues plant native trees as part of a joint reforestation initiative in Ireland and Africa; Red Oak North colleagues help clean up Sandymount Strand in Dublin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While the sites continue to challenge themselves to do more and do better, the initiative\u2019s impact is already palpable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s the mindset changes, it\u2019s the momentum, it\u2019s getting things done,\u201d said Maher. \u201cIt\u2019s the fact that our company really cares and that we\u2019re taking real action.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-b5-content-block-block_5a7bcf5585e0fd22f92a78462782a3d2\"\n     class=\"mco-b5-content-block mccberg-block left\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-image-section \">\n\t\t\t\t                <picture aria-label=\"woman and child smiling in a garden\">\n                                                                        <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2021\/09\/Celebration-of-life-parent-and-child-in-garden_hi_300dpi.jpg?w=696\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2021\/09\/Celebration-of-life-parent-and-child-in-garden_hi_300dpi.jpg?w=384\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2021\/09\/Celebration-of-life-parent-and-child-in-garden_hi_300dpi.jpg?w=750\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1600px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2021\/09\/Celebration-of-life-parent-and-child-in-garden_hi_300dpi.jpg?w=850\" \/>\n                                                                                                <source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\"\n                                    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2021\/09\/Celebration-of-life-parent-and-child-in-garden_hi_300dpi.jpg?w=980\" \/>\n                                                                                                <img\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2021\/09\/Celebration-of-life-parent-and-child-in-garden_hi_300dpi.jpg?w=650\"\n                                alt=\"woman and child smiling in a garden\"\n                                class=\"lazyload parallax-scroll\"\n                                loading=\"lazy\"\n                            \/>\n                                                            <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-content-section\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"mco-b5-content-block-heading mcc-b5-normal-title\">\n                    Environmental sustainability                <\/h3 >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mco-b5-content-block-description\"><p>Beyond Ireland, the color green is a call to action that resonates deeply with our shared values. 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