Energy Efficiency: Commitments and Actions

Our mission is to procure and use energy at Pfizer in an efficient, cost-effective and environmentally responsible way. As an industry leader in energy management, we have made public our goals and commitments for energy efficiency and climate change management:

• Reduce CO₂ emissions by 20 percent (absolute) by 2012
• Improve energy efficiencies by setting an internal target of 5 percent
• Develop and apply clean energy technologies

Notable actions underway to meet our goals are:

• Improving energy efficiency throughout business operations
• Promoting leadership in energy management and environmental stewardship by appointing an "energy champion" at each site
• Increasing colleague awareness and engagement with a culture of conservation
• Undertaking site/building energy assessments and conducting Good Energy Management Practices training globally

These steps have the added benefit of improving operational efficiency, reducing energy costs, reducing product costs and enhancing Pfizer's reputation as a responsible corporate citizen.

Our Clean Energy Goal has been very challenging to reach. We are proud of obtaining more than 21 percent of our electricity from clean energy sources as of 2010. The shortfall from our original goal is due to a number of factors, including closure of certain plants with cogeneration technology and the financial viability of current clean energy technologies. Pfizer remains committed to aggressive development and use of clean energy technology where it makes business and environmental sense.

Greening Our Fleet — Local Action for Global Operations
Projects to reduce the impact of our nearly 39,000 automobiles began in 2007. Selecting smaller vehicles with appropriate engine sizes for each use is the fastest way to reduce the fleet footprint. Pfizer also is actively testing alternative fuel vehicles in the U.S., with plans to change our entire Japanese fleet of 2,200 vehicles to be hybrid fueled by 2012. Our goal is to lower vehicle emissions by an average of 5 percent annually through 2012. We are ahead of our target and reduced emissions 12 percent in 2009.

In addition, we're teaching principles of "eco-driving": Fuel economy improves by up to 30 percent through better driving and maintenance. Drivers who accelerate gradually and maintain steady speeds are also safer.

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