Lupin Limited, a global pharmaceuticals giant, has announced that its R&D hub at Lupin Research Park in Pune has attained the prestigious LEED Platinum Certification for Operations and Maintenance from the US Green Building Council (USGBC), a leading authority in sustainable building certifications. Initially designed with the intent to achieve LEED Platinum status and inaugurated in 2017, the facility has maintained top-tier certification over seven years of operation. This recognition positions Lupin among the pioneering Indian pharmaceutical firms to reach this esteemed milestone.
Nilesh Gupta, Lupin’s Managing Director, expressed enthusiasm for this success, stating, “Receiving the revered LEED Platinum Certification for our Pune Research facility marks a major achievement not just for us but for the broader Indian pharma industry. This accomplishment underscores our dedication to innovation, sustainability, and making a substantive, positive environmental impact.”
Lupin is committed to sustainability throughout its operations by spearheading initiatives to minimize fossil fuel use and boost resource efficiency. At their Pune R&D center, these initiatives have resulted in notable environmental advancements, including:
**Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Adoption of Renewable Energy:** The facility leverages alternative energy sources through a blend of onsite and remote initiatives.
**Water Conservation Practices:** Advanced strategies for water conservation have significantly lowered the facility’s reliance on external supply sources, aiding in the preservation of a vital natural resource.
**Sustainable Waste Management:** Following the reduction, reuse, recycle, and repurpose principles, the Pune center achieves nearly zero landfill waste, aligning with LEED’s global sustainability criteria.
**Healthy Workspaces:** The design and operational practices of the building ensure superior air quality indoors, promoting a healthy and comfortable setting for its occupants.
These comprehensive methods epitomize Lupin’s proactive approach to sustainability, highlighting its precedence in efficiently integrating eco-conscious practices into its operations.
The US Green Building Council is a non-profit organization that advocates for sustainability in the design, construction, and operation of buildings. The LEED certification system was developed to offer property owners and managers methods for boosting building performance by enhancing energy savings, water efficiency, indoor air quality, resource management, among other factors. By conserving energy, LEED-certified buildings notably reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve money, and provide a healthier environment for occupants and the broader society.
The Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI) stands as a leader in recognizing excellence in sustainability within the green building sector worldwide through third-party verification services for both certification and credentialing. Founded in January 2008, GBCI offers independent oversight of professional credentialing and project certification under the LEED green building rating system, supported by the US Green Building Council.
Lupin Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a leading pharmaceutical company with a market presence in over 100 countries. The company focuses on a variety of pharmaceutical products, from branded and generic formulations to complex generics, biotech products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
This LEED Platinum recognition solidifies Lupin’s leading role in integrating environmentally sustainable practices within the pharmaceutical industry.