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ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION for IMPROVAC®1

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Although comparative data are not included in this EPD 18 , the LCA study shows a clear environmentalbenefi t <strong>for</strong> important impact indicators, in particular GWP, <strong>for</strong> the Improvac system vs. a baselinescenario (i.e., physical castration). When such a comparison is made, the data demonstrate that,because the use of Improvac to reduce off odor in meat of male pigs allows farmers to discontinuephysical castration, the Improvac system has the added value of a reduced environmental life-cycleburden with respect to the traditional scenario.PFIZER AND THE ENVIRONMENT———————————————————————————————————————————————————————Pfi zer has a long-standing commitment to environmental, health and safety protection. The Companyis building on the strengths of its environmental programs to enhance sustainable practices throughoutits businesses.Effective management of the natural and workplace environment is one of Pfi zer’s highest corporatepriorities. It is the Company’s policy to:• Seek continuous improvement in environmental per<strong>for</strong>mance,• Maintain safe and environmentally sound manufacturing operations,• Integrate environmental considerations into research and product development activities, and• Contribute to the common ef<strong>for</strong>t to protect the environment in nature and in the workplace.While Pfi zer is proud of initiatives to ensure full compliance with legal requirements and its manyachievements over the years, the Environmental Sustainability Program is designed to develop a moreintegrated and strategic approach. The following are among actions underway:• Setting near-term and longer-range priorities <strong>for</strong> environmental activities with guidance from businesspartners and stakeholders,• Communicating and engaging with stakeholders on issues and progress, and• Maintaining a foundation that aligns with Pfi zer’s overall Corporate Responsibility pledge to reduceenvironmental impact globally.Comprehensive assessments have led Pfi zer to recognize environmental ef<strong>for</strong>ts that are important tostakeholders and that also can drive business success. Internal interviews, external benchmarking, bestpractice reviews and value proposition evaluation pointed to three key strategic priorities. Three areasof focus — climate change mitigation, product stewardship, and access to clean water — emergedand <strong>for</strong>m the basis of Pfi zer’s environmental sustainability roadmap. Short-term and long-term activitiestarget these priorities.For more in<strong>for</strong>mation about Pfi zer and the environment, visit:www.pfizer.com/responsibility/protecting_environment/environmental_sustainability.jsp18 Inclusion of comparisons between systems is not within the boundaries of an EPD.17

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