About West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals is one of the top generic prescription medication providers in the US offering both oral solid and injectable pharmaceuticals to a growing number of chain stores, wholesalers, distributors, health systems and government agencies. We are the US agent and subsidiary of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC. We believe it is our corporate responsibility to reliably supply pharmaceuticals to the market. Our relationships with our customers are of the highest value to us. Accordingly, we are focused on making our world class manufacturing facilities work in the best way for you.
Key Sustainable Actions
Green Building
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In the Spring of 2015, West-Ward Pharmaceuticals completed the installation of a white roof. According to several studies, white roof installation has been proven to reduce energy usage by about 20%. In 2016, West-Ward will be able to quantify actual money saved for the company because of the new project.
Transportation
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West-Ward has increased their ability to store hazardous waste, therefore fewer pickups are needed by our hauler. In 2014, we had a total of seven completed shipments and in 2015 we reduced this number to four.
Value: 147 miles
Saved: $1,125
Waste
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In 2015, West-Ward began a 0% landfill initiative. By the close of 2015, less than 1% of the waste generated at the facility ends up in landfill. Waste to energy recovery through Covanta has increased from 37% in 2014 to 63% in 2015.
Management & Leadership
Adopt an Environmental Policy Statement
West-Ward has an established Environmental Policy that is systemic across all site locations.
Set Annual Environmental Goals
Each year West-Ward establishes site wide Environmental goals that go above and beyond compliance. Attached are the two primary goals set for 2015.
Implement an Environmental Management System
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals is committed to being conscious of the effects of our operations on the environment. As part of this mission, we intend to meet or exceed Environmental compliance through employing practices to assist with pollution prevention and demonstrate continual improvement through waste minimization and resource conservation. Implementation of this policy and supporting policies through our environmental management system will align the conduct of our business operations with our programmatic mission to restore, protect and enhance the environment. Our Management system focuses on a Plan, Do, Check, Act model and offers continuous improvement in regards to the established Environmental Programs.
Certification & Recognition
NJDEP Environmental Stewardship Initiative Recognition
Per last evaluation, West-Ward Pharmaceuticals received the Environmental Stewardship Award in the areas of Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Green Building Initiatives, Hazardous Waste Reduction, Water Use Reduction, and Transportation Energy Use Reduction.
Employee Wellness
Support the Well-being of your Employees
West-Ward has several wellness programs in place for their employees. These programs consist of the biometrics screening, employee wellness fair, onsite yoga, Weight Watchers at work, flu vaccinations for all employees, and an onsite health clinic.
