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The Evolving Role of the Environmental Manager at Genzyme Corporation from Compliance to Sustainability

Outline. About GenzymeEnvironmental Department Changes since 2000Business Tools for Environmental ManagementKey PrioritiesFuture Opportunities . Genzyme Corporation. One of the world's foremost biotechnology companiesFounded in Boston in 1981 Dedicated to making positive impact on lives of patients with serious diseasesProducts and Services focused onRare inherited diseases Kidney diseaseOrthopedicsTransplant / immune diseasesCancerGenetics / Diagnostics.

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The Evolving Role of the Environmental Manager at Genzyme Corporation from Compliance to Sustainability

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    1. The Evolving Role of the Environmental Manager at Genzyme Corporation from Compliance to Sustainability Joan Boegel Associate Director, Environmental Affairs Genzyme Corporation March 18, 2005

    2. Outline About Genzyme Environmental Department Changes since 2000 Business Tools for Environmental Management Key Priorities Future Opportunities

    3. Genzyme Corporation One of the world’s foremost biotechnology companies Founded in Boston in 1981 Dedicated to making positive impact on lives of patients with serious diseases Products and Services focused on Rare inherited diseases Kidney disease Orthopedics Transplant / immune diseases Cancer Genetics / Diagnostics

    4. Genzyme - Global and Growing 7,000 employees in 29 countries (Up from 4,434 in 2000) Serving patients in more than 80 countries 14 manufacturing sites 9 genetic testing lab sites More than 25 marketed products and services 2004 revenues of $2.2 billion (Up from $0.9 billion in 2000) High level stats of the company: Offer a global infrastructure 10 GMP Production sites across the world: Massachusetts(4), New Jersey, Belgium, UK, Switzerland, France, Ireland 10 major therapeutic products: Renagel, Welchol, Sepra Products, Synvisc, Cerezyme, Fabrazyme, Aldurazyme, Thyrogen, Carticel, Thymoglobulin Our revenues are on the rise…High level stats of the company: Offer a global infrastructure 10 GMP Production sites across the world: Massachusetts(4), New Jersey, Belgium, UK, Switzerland, France, Ireland 10 major therapeutic products: Renagel, Welchol, Sepra Products, Synvisc, Cerezyme, Fabrazyme, Aldurazyme, Thyrogen, Carticel, Thymoglobulin Our revenues are on the rise…

    5. Genzyme’s Corporate Environmental Commitment

    6. Genzyme Center Cambridge, MA Green Building symbolic of Genzyme’s commitment to the environment, the community and employees Reflective of Genzyme’s core values Environmentally responsible and energy-efficient Genzyme Center is an expression of some of the core values that have driven the company’s success – innovation, collaboration, transparency VALUES Exhibited in the building and in the company: Innovation – in building design, construction methods, lighting, heating and fresh air systems, commitment to sustainability We employ a variety of cutting-edge technologies in our research and development. We discover and develop innovative products and services to improve the lives of patients with debilitating diseases. Transparency – atrium, open stairwells, terraced floors, glass offices designed to promote interaction and openness. Transparent walls and office doors permit more light to travel, invite colleagues in and foster a higher degree of collaboration and creativity. Transparent in our business practices and our conduct. Collaboration – open spaces – gardens, kitchen areas, 12th floor cafeteria - encourage informal meetings We nurture a collaborative, team-based environment. We have integrated “touchdown” spaces and “focus booths” for employees traveling from different locations. The building is designed from the inside out – with people in mind It provides an environment where people can work comfortably and productively It combines bold design with cutting-edge technology to create an attractive, highly functional workplace Genzyme Center is one of the most environmentally responsible office buildings in the U.S. The building is helping to transform a formerly polluted “brownfield” into a vital urban community Genzyme Center is an expression of some of the core values that have driven the company’s success – innovation, collaboration, transparency VALUES Exhibited in the building and in the company: Innovation – in building design, construction methods, lighting, heating and fresh air systems, commitment to sustainability We employ a variety of cutting-edge technologies in our research and development. We discover and develop innovative products and services to improve the lives of patients with debilitating diseases. Transparency – atrium, open stairwells, terraced floors, glass offices designed to promote interaction and openness. Transparent walls and office doors permit more light to travel, invite colleagues in and foster a higher degree of collaboration and creativity. Transparent in our business practices and our conduct. Collaboration – open spaces – gardens, kitchen areas, 12th floor cafeteria - encourage informal meetings We nurture a collaborative, team-based environment. We have integrated “touchdown” spaces and “focus booths” for employees traveling from different locations. The building is designed from the inside out – with people in mind It provides an environment where people can work comfortably and productively It combines bold design with cutting-edge technology to create an attractive, highly functional workplace Genzyme Center is one of the most environmentally responsible office buildings in the U.S. The building is helping to transform a formerly polluted “brownfield” into a vital urban community

    7. Genzyme’s Environmental Department Our mission is to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and to promote pollution prevention and environmental stewardship at Genzyme facilities worldwide.

    8. Organization Structure

    9. Genzyme - Massachusetts 14 Sites in Cambridge, Allston, Framingham & Westborough Manufacturing – 6 sites Therapeutics, Diagnostics, BioSurgery Research – 4 Genzyme Science laboratory buildings QC Laboratories Clinical Laboratory – Genzyme Genetics 4 Office-only buildings 1.5 million sq. ft. >3,000 employees

    10. Changes since 2000 GENZYME Growth – Acquisitions New facility construction / renovation Old facility shutdown / closure / moves New processes and operations New employees EXTERNAL

    11. Changes since 2000 Introduction of GEMS – Genzyme Environmental Management System Construction and opening of Genzyme Center – Green Building Expansion of “Beyond Compliance” initiatives– recycling, stewardship events, paper use reduction

    12. Impact Workload growing Scope & variety of job expanding It’s not just about COMPLIANCE any more. Management and employee involvement Recognition / Awards Genzyme Center EPA WasteWise EPA Best Workplaces for Commuters Dow Jones Sustainability Index

    13. Genzyme Environmental Management System GEMS is: A cycle of planning, implementing, reviewing and improving the actions that Genzyme takes to address its impacts on the environment. Modeled on ISO 14001 Supported by senior management Flexible and integrated into each site’s operations Goals Compliance with applicable regulations Continual improvement of Genzyme’s environmental performance

    14. GEMS - Business Tools for Environmental Management POLICY Site Environmental Management Policy KNOWLEDGE & TRAINING Environmental awareness training MONITORING & MEASUREMENT Key Environmental Performance Indicators (KEPIs) INTERNAL COMMUNICATION Reports – Quarterly & annual Intranet – Environmental Website

    15. Site Environmental Management Policy

    16. Environmental Awareness Training Scope – All employees – office, lab, mfg Content Site Specific Intro to GEMS, Environmental Dept., compliance requirements, beyond-compliance programs Links to resources on intranet Delivery Roll-out by e-mail from Site Management or Committee Computer-based Self-guided PowerPoint presentation On-line survey tool quiz Records Employee Learning Management System Results 70% participation by year-end 2004 overall Strong Site Management or Committee involvement yields best % completion

    17. Monitoring and Measurement of Environmental Performance Compliance Air Emissions Energy Use Water Use Solid Waste Chemical Waste Stewardship

    18. KEPI Success Stories Measurement & Reporting identifies opportunities for improvement Water conservation Landscape irrigation Autoclave steam condensate quench Air emissions Surface disinfection Solid Waste / Recycling Better data collection / new recycling programs Paper Reduction – double-sided printing, paperless meetings

    19. Quarterly Environmental Report Sent to HSE-SSC in advance of their quarterly meeting Highlights discussed at meeting Shared with site environmental professionals worldwide Compliance Regulatory non-compliance events Summary of any inspections or audits Permit activity Success Stories Water Conservation, Energy Savings, Waste Reduction, Recycling Stewardship Volunteer events – e.g., Charles River clean up Donations

    20. Annual Environmental Performance Reports Contents KEPI data & narrative Progress vs. goals New goals Success stories “Green Initiative” awards Audience Genzyme management Genzyme employees Functions Awareness Comparisons Goals

    21. Intranet Environmental Web Site

    22. GEMS Benefits Proactive Environmental Compliance Assurance Environmental risks, liabilities, and impacts minimized Reduced waste generation and costs Reduced energy and water use and costs Reduced emissions to environment Positive corporate image with environmental agencies, the public and employees Recognition as “green” company – biotechnology industry leader Employee pride in the organization

    23. Key Priorities – short term Environmental Performance Reports On-line service to access regulations and analysis Voluntary programs EPA Labs 21 for Framingham Science Center EPA / DEP WasteWise at Cambridge, Westborough & Framingham EPA Performance Track Paper Use Reduction Documentation ? QA system

    24. Future Opportunities Innovation Green building Green power Green chemistry Collaboration Within Genzyme Peer groups Agency partnerships Environmental non-profits Community Transparency Sustainability Reporting to Public Genzyme Center is an expression of some of the core values that have driven the company’s success – innovation, collaboration, transparency VALUES Exhibited in the building and in the company: Innovation – in building design, construction methods, lighting, heating and fresh air systems, commitment to sustainability We employ a variety of cutting-edge technologies in our research and development. We discover and develop innovative products and services to improve the lives of patients with debilitating diseases. Transparency – atrium, open stairwells, terraced floors, glass offices designed to promote interaction and openness. Transparent walls and office doors permit more light to travel, invite colleagues in and foster a higher degree of collaboration and creativity. Transparent in our business practices and our conduct. Collaboration – open spaces – gardens, kitchen areas, 12th floor cafeteria - encourage informal meetings We nurture a collaborative, team-based environment. We have integrated “touchdown” spaces and “focus booths” for employees traveling from different locations. The building is designed from the inside out – with people in mind It provides an environment where people can work comfortably and productively It combines bold design with cutting-edge technology to create an attractive, highly functional workplace Genzyme Center is one of the most environmentally responsible office buildings in the U.S. The building is helping to transform a formerly polluted “brownfield” into a vital urban community Genzyme Center is an expression of some of the core values that have driven the company’s success – innovation, collaboration, transparency VALUES Exhibited in the building and in the company: Innovation – in building design, construction methods, lighting, heating and fresh air systems, commitment to sustainability We employ a variety of cutting-edge technologies in our research and development. We discover and develop innovative products and services to improve the lives of patients with debilitating diseases. Transparency – atrium, open stairwells, terraced floors, glass offices designed to promote interaction and openness. Transparent walls and office doors permit more light to travel, invite colleagues in and foster a higher degree of collaboration and creativity. Transparent in our business practices and our conduct. Collaboration – open spaces – gardens, kitchen areas, 12th floor cafeteria - encourage informal meetings We nurture a collaborative, team-based environment. We have integrated “touchdown” spaces and “focus booths” for employees traveling from different locations. The building is designed from the inside out – with people in mind It provides an environment where people can work comfortably and productively It combines bold design with cutting-edge technology to create an attractive, highly functional workplace Genzyme Center is one of the most environmentally responsible office buildings in the U.S. The building is helping to transform a formerly polluted “brownfield” into a vital urban community

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