HSE targets 2008-2015
Novartis sets Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) targets covering periods of at least three years to allow better analysis, planning and implementation. For 2008-2015, the following targets have been defined on Group level:
| Halogenated volatile organic compounds (VOCs) | Decrease to 130 tons in 2015 (-45% compared to 2008). | |
| Non-halogenated volatile organic compounds (VOCs) | Decrease to 1,000 tons by 2015 (-40% compared to 2008). | |
| Energy efficiency | Improve by 15% by 2015, compared to 2010. | |
| Initiate water saving programs at the 10 sites with highest water footprint and water scarcity | ||
| Intensity of hazardous waste not recycled | Reduce by 10% by 2015, compared to 2010. | |
| Intensity of non-hazardous waste not recycled | Reduce by 10% by 2015, compared to 2010. | |
| Hazardous waste to landfill | Zero | |
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) from vehicles | Decrease by 20% by 2015, based on 2010 level. | |
| On-site Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from operations, including carbon offsets. | Decrease to 293t (5% below 1990 level by 2012). | |
| Total GHG emissions | Reduce by 15% by 2015 and 20% by 2020, including carbon offsets. | |
| Lost Time Injury & Illness Rate (LTIR) | Reduce to less than or equal to 0.14 in 2013. | |
| Total recordable case rate (TRCR) | Improve by 5% compared to divisional performance in 2012. |
Furthermore, the Group is pursuing the following goals:
- Behavior-based safety programs initiated at all major Novartis sites
- Waste minimization and water efficiency programs active in all divisions
- Business continuity management program fully implemented worldwide
- Risk reduction measures started and business continuity plans established for all remaining risks (according to risk portfolios)
- Novartis emergency management programs implemented at divisional level as well as in all smaller units
- Implementation of Be Healthy, the Novartis health and well-being initiative, at all sites with more than 100 associates
