Water Use

Safe water supply remains a challenge in many parts of the world. Access to clean water is one of the most important global health issues we face today, one that may become more critical in coming years due to our changing climate. There is also growing concern that sustainable access to safe water supply will be further challenged by overuse, population growth, economics and politics, presenting risks not only to individuals and public sector but also to the private sector.

While use of water in our research centers and manufacturing facilities is relatively small compared to some other industries, responsible management of water is an important element of our global EHS program. We require facilities worldwide to quantify water use, prioritize conservation measures and support community efforts during drought conditions.

We are striving to decrease water use, assessing our global impact and looking for opportunities to expand our responsibility in addressing this world health issue.

Dig Deeper

• See Pfizer's Water Commitments and Actions
• View Performance Highlights for Water
• Learn about our Environmental Sustainability Initiatives for Potable Water

La Jolla Recycled Water Project

Pfizer La Jolla is in a very arid desert region that is prone to droughts. Dry conditions and low reservoir levels have created many challenges for Pfizer La Jolla in 2009... Read the full story »

Pharmaceuticals in the Environment

Pfizer was an active participant in the pharmaceutical industry's development of the PhATE model-a scientific tool that can be used to more realistically estimate the concentration and distribution of active pharmaceutical ingredients discharged into U.S. surface waters.

• Read Pfizer's Position Paper on Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (PIE)
• Go to the Pharmaceuticals in the Environment section of this website

Algete's Landscape Irrigation

See how colleagues at Pfizer's Algete, Spain facility innovated to irrigate and set the standard for others to follow... Read the full story »

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