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Irish Independent
19-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Astellas celebrates significant award wins for sustainability efforts
Just last month, Astellas was awarded Sustainable BioPharmaChem Company of the Year at the inaugural BioPharmaChem Impact Awards, in recognition of the company's efforts in implementing sustainable and responsible practices in the biopharmachem industry. The awards were held by BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the biopharmaceutical and chemical sectors in Ireland. In March, Astellas picked up the Commitment to Sustainability Award at the well-known IDA supported Invest in Ireland Awards. These awards reward excellence in the inward foreign direct investment sector in the Republic of Ireland. Astellas won the award in recognition of the environmental and sustainability stewardship the judges felt was at the heart of Astellas' operations. The awards acknowledged Astellas' significant investment in renewable energy, waste reduction and greener manufacturing practices which contributed to its win on the night. Astellas also enjoyed huge success at the Green Awards in February. With 140 companies submitting 280 entries to compete across 29 categories, Astellas received four awards on the night. These included Green Large Organisation of the Year, Sustainability Team of the Year, the Green Lifesciences Award and the Sustainable Energy Achievement Award. Speaking about the award wins, Louis Collins, Executive Director and Site Lead, Astellas Co. Ltd. said: 'Our strong culture of sustainability has been embedded in everything we do since the early 2000s. We're hugely aware of the role our work plays in patients' lives and the communities we operate in. With that in mind, our sustainability approach incorporates all of our key stakeholders, from patients and our community to our employees, with the understanding that our continued growth and success needs to be achieved as sustainably as possible. Through a range of initiatives and ongoing investment in renewable technologies, Astellas Kerry now meets 74% of its energy needs from renewable sources. Since 2005, we have achieved a 98% reduction in CO₂ emissions and a 70% reduction in the generation of non-hazardous waste. These award wins are a clear demonstration that our operations reflect our commitments to our stakeholders.'
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Telangana Facility Management Council (TFMC) Successfully Hosts 11th National NEO-FM Summit 2025
Hyderabad: The 11th National NEO-FM Summit 2025, organized under the aegis of the Telangana Facility Management Council (TFMC), was successfully held on May 30th at Address Convention Center, Hyderabad. The summit featured in-depth discussions on sustainability, innovation, and future technologies in the facility management (FM) sector. With the participation of 800 companies, the summit emerged as a significant event in India's IT/ITeS landscape. Led by TFMC President Satyanarayana Mathala, the summit offered valuable insights into how AI and sustainability are poised to transform the future of facility management. On this occasion, TFMC also announced the formation of an Advisory Committee on infrastructure, in collaboration with its leadership team. The event witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Bhavesh Mishra IAS (Deputy Secretary, IT/ITeS, Govt. of Telangana), Divya Devarajan IAS (Collector, Adilabad), Murali Varadarajan (CSO, L&T Metro Rail), and Dr. Adarsh (Director, KIMS Sunshine Hospitals),Srikanth Sinha - TASK CEO Government of Telangana,Vinay Agrawal VP-Tech Mahindra, Amjad khan Pathan Vice President and Centre Head Bosch Global Software Technologies, Amol Gupta - TTEC Digital Country Head among other notable guests. A key highlight of the summit was the special felicitation of frontline warriors from TGSRTC, HMWSSB, and the Traffic Police, recognizing their dedicated service. Held under the theme 'Sustainable Facilities for the Future: AI & Green Initiatives', the summit explored how emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) can be integrated into facility management practices. More than 800 FM professionals, IT/ITeS industry leaders, CEOs, CXOs, and government representatives participated. The summit featured roundtable discussions, interactive workshops, and exhibition stalls showcasing the latest products and software in the FM industry. During the event, awards were presented to organizations for excellence across various domains. Green Awards were given to IT parks and communities in Hyderabad for their adoption of sustainable practices. TFMC Social Excellence Awards were also presented to government departments demonstrating exceptional commitment to social responsibility. Notable awardees included L&T Metro Rail (Best Greening the Future Award), among others. In total, 42 awards were distributed to leading organizations from diverse sectors. The summit also facilitated discussions on the implementation of sustainable practices in Hyderabad's IT parks and residential communities. Key topics such as green building certifications, energy efficiency, and waste management were highlighted. Panel discussions addressed AI-powered FM software, smart building systems, and data-driven decision-making. Workshops focused on hybrid work models, employee safety, and workplace ergonomics added further depth to the proceedings.
