Demand Management, Energy Efficiency, Industrial  -  October 25, 2017

Pfizer completes 1st LEED Platinum pharma factory

Pfizer Inc. recently completed work on its first LEED Platinum certified pharmaceutical factory in the world, an expansion at its Dalian, China, production base. 

The expansion project, an aseptic workshop for cephalosporin products, builds on the base first established in 1989 and is a key step in Pfizer's efforts to expand investment and capabilities in China, according to an Oct. 25 news release. The biopharmaceutical company partnered with Johnson Controls on the project, utilizing the firm's intelligent buildings and efficient energy solutions and consulting services. 

According to Johnson Controls, the end result yielded energy, water and cost savings of 35%, 48% and 28%, respectively, pursuant to the standards of ASHRAE90.1-2007. The company also provided lifecycle LEED certification consulting services for the expansion.

"Pfizer is not only committed to ensuring only the best product quality, but also to advocating sustainability in our business," Pfizer Dalian site leader Meng Yu said in a statement. "To this end, we proactively integrate the most advanced and suitable technologies to reduce energy consumption and minimize the impact on the environment."