Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

EHS-related compliance is one key area where the pharmaceutical and biotech industries place high priority on consistent, high-quality processes. Efficient, sustainable programs help assure strong relationships with the public and regulators to preserve company brand image, create a compelling work environment.

ESS has substantial experience in your industry, reflected in our products and solutions.

Challenges & Solutions

	Industry Challenge	ESS Solution
	EHS Management Systems: Customer and internal expectations for conformance with the ISO 14000 and 18000 series, and continuous improvement demonstration.	Performance, Tasking, Training Modules
	Cradle to Grave Chemical Management: Handling all aspects of chemical use, including new chemical review, hazard identification, MSDS management, inventory tracking, and waste disposal.	Inventory, MSDS, Performance, Waste Modules plus Handheld Enablers
	Global Climate Change: Although the GHG footprint may be modest compared to other industries, customer and institutional investor inquiries are driving the need for understanding and active management of carbon footprint.	GHG/Carbon Management
	Incident and Crisis Management: Despite your best efforts, bad things can happen. Minimizing the impacts of a crisis event is critical, and this is best done by bringing your overall incident and crisis management program together - under one umbrella with our application.	Crisis Management
	Environmental and Safety Compliance: R&D and manufacturing operations can be highly regulated based on materials used. Strong compliance performance is key to optimizing your relationship with regulators, including environmental and worker protection authorities.	Environmental Compliance and Health and Safety

Industry Drivers

	Compliance	Business
	Federal Environmental Agencies e.g., US EPA, US OHSA, Environment Canada, European Commission DG) Air Emission Regulations (e.g., US CAA Title V, US Pharma MACT) Hazardous Waste Regulations (e.g., US RCRA characteristic hazardous wastes) Surface Water Discharge Regulations (e.g., US NPDES point source and stormwater regulations)	Tightly controlled processes Highly regulated products Combined R&D and manufacturing setting

Selected Clients

	Client	Description
	Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals	A leading global pharmaceutical company, employing over 16,000 people, that discovers, develops, produces and markets innovative therapies that enhance people's lives. Customer since 1999.
	Roche Carolina, Inc	In their state-of-the-art pharmaceutical research and manufacturing complex with over 1400 acres, Roche Carolina produces pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for pre-clinical and clinical studies and commercial use. Customer since 2002.
	Bayer Corporation	A Global and Fundamental Top 200 enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. Customer since 1995.