Bayer and World Environment Day in Pittsburgh

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Bayer: Did You Know

Pond Module Study Program & Wings of Wonder
The Bayer Pittsburgh site has two certified science-education programs on its campus: the Wings of Wonder program explores migratory wildlife such as birds and butterflies, and the Pond Module Study program explores the plants and wildlife that make up the pond ecosystem.


MEDRAD, INC.’s Commitment to Sustainability

In 2008, MEDRAD, INC. achieved LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for new construction from the U.S. Green Building Council for two of its newest facilities. MEDRAD, with global headquarters near Pittsburgh, Pa., is an affiliate of Bayer AG and a worldwide leading provider of medical devices and services that enable and enhance imaging procedures of the human body.

LEED® certification is a third party evaluation that verifies that a building meets the highest building performance and “green” measures, yielding financial and environmental benefit to the community. Green buildings help to lower operating costs, enhance asset value, reduce waste sent to landfills, and conserve energy and water.

The MEDRAD Global Center, which opened in June 2007 at the Tech 21 Research Park in Marshall Township, Pa., was certified LEED® Gold. The Saxonburg disposables manufacturing facility, which opened in January 2008 in Butler County, Pa., achieved LEED® Certified. Both facilities achieved the highest possible credits in the innovation and design category for LEED® certification.

“Since the early planning phases of each new facility, we have focused on how we can have the least impact on the environment in a cost-effective manner. We wanted to ensure that our newest buildings saved energy while providing excellent function and comfort,” said MEDRAD President and CEO John Friel.

The Global Center, designed by IDC Architects (Pittsburgh) and constructed by P.J. Dick Incorporated (Pittsburgh), was recognized for its improved building efficiency through high performance natural lighting controls; limited pressure on resources by using local and regional recycled and renewable materials; and reduced waste stream by recycling 98 percent of construction waste, which diverted more than 300 tons of waste from landfills. It also offers an optimal workplace environment by providing more than 85 percent of its occupants day light views from their desks, monitoring indoor air quality, and providing consistent lighting levels throughout the day, among other initiatives.

The LEED® certification committee praised the disposables manufacturing plant in Saxonburg for its alternative transportation strategies, reduced site disturbance performance and maximization of green space. The storm water management system allows runoff to be filtered and cooled prior to entering the storm water system. Plumbing fixtures were selected to reduce the water usage to 43 percent. The facility was also constructed with recycled content and renewable material sourced largely from local and regional suppliers. CRB Consulting Engineers (Philadelphia) and KlingStubbins (Philadelphia) designed the disposables manufacturing plant, and Mascaro Construction (Pittsburgh) built it.