Climate Change Data

Norbrook Laboratories Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Waste Generated:Close to 770 tonnes processed in 2023 + 3000 tonnes through Aggregate Recovery Facility

ESG Focus Areas

  • Community Impact
  • Waste Reduction
  • Carbon Reduction
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Employee Well-being
  • Sustainable Product Development

Environmental Achievements

  • 63% reduction in carbon emissions since 2016
  • Only 2% of waste ends up in landfill
  • 80% reduction in electricity used for lighting through LED conversion
  • 40% reduction in electricity use for compressors through VSD technology
  • 50% reduction in energy use for cooling using sea water chilled water system
  • 20% reduction in electricity consumption from energy-efficient HVAC systems
  • 15% reduction in gas consumption through economiser in sterile injectables factory
  • 15% reduction in steam usage through steam trap maintenance
  • Processed close to 770 tonnes of waste in 2023, leading to a carbon offset of approximately 580m³
  • Processed close to 3000 tonnes of waste through Aggregate Recovery Facility, resulting in a further carbon reduction of over 1700m³

Social Achievements

  • Team Star Award for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland fundraising campaign
  • Distribution of over 1,000 hampers and preparation of over 3,000 hot meals for those in need in Newry
  • Festive afternoon for over 240 elderly residents
  • WeCare programme supporting employees and community
  • 1,800 volunteer hours from 500 employees for CSR initiatives
  • Support for various local charities including Women’s Aid, St. Vincent De Paul, etc.
  • Contributions to Jajja Flora Orphanage in Uganda (food, beds, toys, solar panels)
  • Construction of a new kitchen and dining facility at Kingothua Primary School in Kenya
  • Creation of a new classroom, kitchen, water tank, and playground at Kawaida Care & Feeding Centre in Kenya
  • Financial prizes awarded to top-performing veterinary graduates from University of Nairobi and Makerere University
  • Sponsorship of University College Dublin’s Vet Student of the Year Award

Governance Achievements

  • Newly upgraded sterile injectable manufacturing suite (GBP1.3million investment), ensuring compliance with EU guidelines

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Upgrading more lights in head office with 100 LED fittings

Environmental Challenges

  • Tick resistance in livestock
  • Waste management
  • Energy consumption
Mitigation Strategies
  • Product rotation education for farmers
  • Waste recycling and recovery programs (fines separation, SRF)
  • Energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, VSD technology, sea water chilled water system, economiser, steam trap maintenance, electric fleet vehicles

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Felanorm® (methimazole) Oral Solution

Awards & Recognition

  • Team Star Award