David Newman, Millipore director of EHS and Sustainability, has been selected to present 'Costs and Benefits of Implementing a Sustainable Energy Programme' at Interphex on 18 March 2009.
Interphex is a national event for technology, education and sourcing of the products and services that drive scientific progress in life sciences manufacturing, from drug development to market.
'Ideally, we hope attendees will be able to take away ideas on how to approach prioritising and cutting their companies' energy needs, and ultimately reducing costs and carbon impacts,' says Newman.
As part of Millipore's five-year goal to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20 per cent, the company has instituted a comprehensive energy programme that includes efficiency, renewable energy installation and purchase, employee communications and careful measurement of results.
Newman's presentation will illustrate how Millipore has dramatically reduced its electricity usage - and carbon footprint - through the implementation of this multi-faceted approach.
Newman will detail several projects and discuss the environmental, economic and social benefits that have resulted from each.
Newman leads Millipore's chief executive officer-sponsored Sustainability Initiative, which addresses waste and product stewardship.
As director of EHS and Sustainability, Newman leads a staff of 75 professionals worldwide, addressing issues of environment, health, safety and facilities.
Under Newman's leadership, Millipore has reduced energy consumption by 10 per cent since 2007, adopted a hybrid vehicle fleet, developed two LEED building projects and lowered annual water usage by 40 million gallons.
Before joining Millipore in 2003, Newman worked in EHS management consulting.
He holds a Master's degree in both public health and industrial environmental management.
