This author provides statistical data to validate this thesis. According to Forcinio (2011) pharmaceutical manufacturer Glaxo-SmithKline is pursuing a goal of being carbon neutral by 2050. Merck and Glaxo-SmithKline are utilizing solar power to supplement their energy needs. Forcinio explains that Merck predicts with solar power supplementation of only 10% at two facilities in New Jersey the company will “reduce its annual carbon dioxide emissions by 2500 tons” (2011). Increased consumer and retailer demand for sustainable packaging has motivated these industries to reengineer manufacturing processes so that they use less raw materials or use recycled raw materials. In addition, sustainability has led to research into renewable raw materials created from sources which are plant derived. Companies around the globe are utilizing systems of supplier and vendor management policies on a scale never seen before. Participating suppliers in these industries are now also following sustainability standards that are monitored and enforced by the clients. “Glaxo-SmithKline expects 90% of its paper packaging to be derived from sustainable sources by 2020” according to Forcinio
This author provides statistical data to validate this thesis. According to Forcinio (2011) pharmaceutical manufacturer Glaxo-SmithKline is pursuing a goal of being carbon neutral by 2050. Merck and Glaxo-SmithKline are utilizing solar power to supplement their energy needs. Forcinio explains that Merck predicts with solar power supplementation of only 10% at two facilities in New Jersey the company will “reduce its annual carbon dioxide emissions by 2500 tons” (2011). Increased consumer and retailer demand for sustainable packaging has motivated these industries to reengineer manufacturing processes so that they use less raw materials or use recycled raw materials. In addition, sustainability has led to research into renewable raw materials created from sources which are plant derived. Companies around the globe are utilizing systems of supplier and vendor management policies on a scale never seen before. Participating suppliers in these industries are now also following sustainability standards that are monitored and enforced by the clients. “Glaxo-SmithKline expects 90% of its paper packaging to be derived from sustainable sources by 2020” according to Forcinio