Looking back last year, Pfizer Newbridge was named winner of the Best Energy Achievement in Manufacturing award at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025, celebrated for its strategic Path to Net Zero programme aimed at achieving site-wide carbon neutrality by 2040.

The company’s initiative combines continuous improvement, systematic operational changes, and the engagement of colleagues across all levels, harnessing innovative technology to reduce energy consumption and improve environmental performance. 

Notable achievements include Air Change Rate Reductions and Fresh Air Pretreatment measures, delivering quantifiable reductions in site energy usage while supporting sustainable manufacturing practices.

Judges highlighted Pfizer Newbridge’s strong leadership, full employee buy-in, and commitment to measurable outcomes. 

“This entry impressed the panel for its combination of technical innovation, strategic planning, and site-wide collaboration. By engaging colleagues and leveraging operational improvements, Pfizer Newbridge has made outstanding progress toward its Net Zero goal, setting a powerful example in pharmaceutical manufacturing,” the judges said.

The accolade reflects rising standards within the Business Energy Achievement Awards, underscoring how companies can integrate innovation, sustainability, and operational impact to set benchmarks in their sector. Pfizer Newbridge’s recognition serves as a model for peers, demonstrating how a structured approach, employee engagement, and cutting-edge solutions can deliver measurable environmental results.

With momentum from 2025’s winners, the awards continue to highlight organisations leading Ireland’s energy transition, showing how innovation, low-carbon leadership, and sustainable practice can drive progress. Who will set the benchmark in 2026 for driving further advancements in sustainable business energy sector?

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