Waste and Recycling: Commitments and Actions

Goals and commitments:

• Phase out Class I ODCs* (ozone depleting compounds) in large heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), fire suppression and industrial process equipment
• Continue reducing our ozone depletion potential from releases of ODCs*
• Decrease waste we produce by improving recycling, reuse and recovery methods
• Effectively manage generated waste to reduce its potential impact on health and the environment
• Prevent soil and groundwater contamination at our facilities and those owned by contractors hired to manage our waste

Pfizer's overall waste generation continues to decline. We also have reduced permitted VOC and methylene chloride releases due to decreases in our manufacturing footprint, as well as efforts to reuse and recycle these materials.

Notable actions to manage waste:

• Reducing releases through improved maintenance and management practices for equipment using Class II ODCs and for all systems using Class I ODCs before their retirement or retrofit.
• Applying green chemistry principles in research, development and manufacturing and exploring means to recover or recycle solvents.
• Developing action plans to capitalize on waste minimization opportunities.
• Supporting waste reduction efforts by suppliers and contractors through the use of recycled, reusable and recovered materials.
• Using only approved special waste vendors. Conducting pre-selection and periodic follow-up audits of waste vendors to assure standards are met.
• Addressing contamination at Pfizer sites and conducting onsite remediation activities with appropriate government disclosure and cooperation.

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