'Now more than ever, it is critical for companies to evaluate their operations and take action toward becoming more environmentally sustainable,' said
Taking on 68 MW of the Azure Sky wind and storage project's 350 MW of capacity paired with a 137 MW battery, Merck is an anchor buyer within the
The agreement which is among the largest aggregation deals in the world will deliver Renewable Energy Certificates to match 65% of Merck's
The Azure Sky wind and storage project will be located west of the
'Merck's commitment as an anchor buyer of the aggregation deal is contributing toward an extraordinary shift in the renewable energy purchasing market, giving businesses with all sizes of energy demand the opportunity to procure renewable energy in a cost-effective way,' said
Merck has a long history of investing in renewable energy. Since 2009, the company has installed a combined 2.28 MW of onsite solar at several of its Life Science business sites around the globe, including Jigani, and Peenya,
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About the Corporate Responsibility Efforts of the Life Science Business of Merck
Through its corporate responsibility initiatives, the Life Science business of Merck, which operates as
The Life Science business of Merck is uniquely positioned to solve the toughest problems in life science through its efforts aligned with strengths in research, innovation and collaboration with the global scientific community. This helps differentiate its business and provides a competitive edge for its customers, while accelerating access to health for people everywhere. The Life Science business of Merck demonstrates its commitment to corporate responsibility through extensive programs in three main areas: Greener Products and Solutions - which includes Design for Sustainability, Green Chemistry, Packaging and Recycling initiatives; Employee and Community Engagement and Sustainable Operations.
About Merck
Merck, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics. Around 58,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people's lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From advancing gene editing technologies and discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices - the company is everywhere. In 2020, Merck generated sales of
Scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to Merck's technological and scientific advances. This is how Merck has thrived since its founding in 1668. The founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company. Merck holds the global rights to the Merck name and brand. The only exceptions are
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