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