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Reducing Environmental
Impacts Through
Green Science
Across the enterprise, Johnson & Johnson scientists
are reducing environmental impacts through “green
science.” We have great opportunity to advance
environmental protection and sustainable development at
the research and development stage and our operating
companies have reported a number of successful process
redesigns that are delivering good environmental benefit
while increasing process efficiency.
The chemical development team at Johnson & Johnson
Pharmaceutical Research & Development, LLC (J&JPRD)
identified an unprecedented synthesis route that more
than tripled the overall manufacturing yield for tapentadol
hydrochloride, a promising analgesic drug for the treatment
of moderate-to-severe pain. The team’s innovative work
reduced process waste volume by approximately 80 percent,
eliminating the use of about six million liters of solvent per year.
Another J&JPRD improvement came from the use of
supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) technology in the
experimentation stage of research. SFC is similar to liquid
chromatography but instead of using liquid solvents, it
employs compressed fluids such as carbon dioxide. The
J&JPRD facility in Beerse, Belgium now runs seven times
the number of experiments they used to be able to run in
a given period of time due to increased efficiency. At the
same time, solvent use decreased about 70 percent.
From our Medical Devices & Diagnostics business segment,
Vistakon (a division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.)
uses silicon hydrogels to make ACUVUE ® ADVANCE™ contact
lenses. Because silicon materials are adversely affected by
water, solvents have long been used to remove residual
impurities from the lenses during manufacturing. Vistakon has
made significant process changes to optimize the cleaning
process, reducing solvent use by 70 percent. Vistakon
scientists hope to eventually eliminate solvent use altogether.
Supporting More Solar Energy
When McNeil Nutritionals LLC launched its SUN CRYSTALS™
Brand of natural sweetener in 2007, it committed to donating
one percent of the revenue from SUN CRYSTALS™ sales to
solar energy projects on a yearly basis, for the life of the
brand. In 2007, $32,000 was committed to the Solar Electric
Light Foundation, an organization dedicated to bringing
sun-powered energy to rural communities in Brazil, Africa,
China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and the
United States. This money was used to fund a complete solar
electricity system for the Partners in Health clinic in Rwanda,
Africa. The clinic will serve the critical health care needs of the
local community, approximately 26,000 people. Additionally,
every box of SUN CRYSTALS™ is made from 100 percent
recycled paper, with a minimum recycled content of 35 percent
post-consumer content.
Transforming Diabetes Care
Diabetes affects more than 180 million people worldwide
and is predicted to double to 360 million people by 2030.
The Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Institute was established in
2007 to transform diabetes care by providing training on the
latest practice standards, new diabetes tools and technologies,
and reimbursement solutions. Our operating companies
are investing the necessary resources to open and operate
new state-of-the-art instructional facilities worldwide,
starting with Japan in 2007 and the U.S., China and France
by mid-2008. Through this Institute, we are determined to
provide medical staff with the latest information and practical
skills so they can help their patients live healthier, longer lives.
ENSURING POSITIVE COMMUNITY RELATIONS
To ensure open dialogue and communication at our
Janssen Pharmaceutica NV operations in Belgium, the
business established a toll-free phone number for community
members to use when they wished to share a thought or
concern with Janssen. Through this mechanism of open
communication, Janssen learned of issues related to odor,
noise and vehicular traffic. Responses were prompt, and
several facility upgrades were undertaken to address
concerns. The open dialogue and resulting projects were
much appreciated by facility neighbors and Janssen continues
to benefit from a positive relationship with the community.
Partnering
to Protect
Coral Reefs
Cordis Corporation in
Miami Lakes, Florida,
forged a partnership to
help incubate and restore
damaged coral reefs in the
Biscayne Bay. Coral reefs
are living ecosystems that
have a very small growth
rate; yet, they are vital for
a healthy underwater
ecosystem. Covering less
than one percent of the
ocean floor, coral reefs
support an estimated
25 percent of all marine
life. Working with a team
from the Biscayne National
Park, approximately
60 Johnson & Johnson
volunteers are helping
to rescue and restore segments
of the coral reefs.
Restoring
a Forest
Our manufacturing campus in
Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil,
took on the effort of planting
10,000 native trees to replace
those lost to deforestation.
When the desired native
species of trees were not
locally available, they created
a nursery to produce the
needed trees. Approximately
7,000 trees are being produced
each year. To date,
3,000 trees have been planted
by employees, and thousands
more are donated for planting
each year to local schools
and community groups.
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