- High glass waste in pharmaceutical vial production
- Significant CO2e emissions from pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain
- Balancing sustainability with maintaining product safety, efficacy, and operational efficiency
West Pharmaceutical Services and Corning Incorporated
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 13.6K tons CO2 (Scope 1) + 1635 tons CO2 (Scope 2) reduction achieved through projects; total absolute emissions 118700 tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced material waste by 20% with Corning® Viridian™ vials
- Reduced CO2e emissions by up to 30% with Corning® Viridian™ vials (up to 15% even with 100% renewable electricity)
- Eliminated around nine tonnes of glass from landfill waste (extrapolated to 10 million vials)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityClimate ChangeWaste ReductionSupply Chain Sustainability