Sustainability at Baxter Canada

Sustainable, responsible manufacturing is Baxter’s operating philosophy, so when an opportunity to reclaim cooling water from our manufacturing process in our Alliston, Ontario plant was identified, we were quick to act. We asked for input from the community and, working together, we found the right solution. Today, our facility achieves annual water savings equal to 50 Olympic-sized swimming pools. It’s also the 2005 recipient of the Recycling Council of Ontario’s Sustainable Technology Award.

To offset the minimal amount of carbon dioxide emitted by our Sherbrooke, Quebec manufacturing facility, we (through the Tree Canada Foundation) purchased, planted and are maintaining 500 trees close to our site. Our facility is the first in Canada to receive “Carbon Neutral Certification,” awarded to less than 50 companies worldwide.

Our commitment to sustainability doesn’t stop at meeting external standards. The Baxter Best Environmental, Health and Safety Program sets standards for Baxter facilities worldwide. In 2004, award winners conserved over $1 million (U.S.) worth of water and energy.

Environmentally responsible manufacturing is Baxter’s commitment to reducing landfill waste, but we also work to help you reach your sustainability targets. We partner with hospital groups to understand their unique requirements and identify new ways to reduce waste. We speak with patients and families to incorporate their ideas for improvement. We consistently exceed environmental standards and our Alliston facility is one of the first in North America to achieve ISO 140001 Environmental and ISO 18001 Health and Safety standards compliance.

Baxter is committed to the well-being of the communities in which we live and work. There are a variety of ways we can act as Best Citizens. In Canada, we promote employee community involvement through volunteerism and charitable giving campaigns. Regardless of whether we act globally or locally, our Best Citizen goal is to improve the lives of the communities in which we live and work.

At Baxter, we believe sustainability is our responsibility - for now, for the future and for everyone.