Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd./Ltée has taken a number of steps towards making our working environments more environmentally friendly.

Water:

• In August 2007, we installed an irrigation controller that uses real-time, local weather information to adjust the on-site landscape irrigation system as weather patterns change
• We use biodegradable cleaning products so that toxic chemicals will not enter the water system
• Used solvents are treated by an external company

Energy:

• We use energy-saving lighting wherever possible

Recycling:

• Our paper and cardboard recycling program has been in place since 1990
• We recycle organic waste and compost food leftover from our cafeteria.
• Paper plates, na
  pkins, cups, cans, and bottles are recycled in our offices
• Batteries used in our buildings are recycled and we encourage employees to bring in used batteries from home
• Fluorescent light bulbs are recycled using the ozone-friendly Bulb Eater device