Environmental Sustainability
Cepheid is committed to reducing the indirect and direct impact of our business operations and products on the environment.
This is demonstrated by:
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Investment in environmental programs that have significantly improved recycling diversion and reduced energy consumption.
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Fully compliant environmental regulatory compliance programs for all global locations.
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Minimization of hazardous waste and diversion to fuel-blending.
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Strict control of air and water emissions.
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Achieving multiple environmental excellence recognition awards.
Environmental Performance Data
Hazardous Waste Diversion
In 2016 Cepheid re-directed >90% of the hazardous waste generated in the USA to be used as a secondary fuel source at fuel blending energy recovery operations to replace coal and natural gas. This is a safe and effective method of recovering the energy value of the waste and helps conserve our finite natural resources.
Environmental Goals
Cepheid has established several environmental goals:
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Maintain Certified Green Business status in Sunnyvale CA
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Maintain global facilities’ environmental regulatory compliance programs
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Recycle >80% of all California non-hazardous waste materials
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Divert >90% of all USA hazardous waste to fuel-blending energy recovery
Cephied plans to pursue additional opportunities to further reduce hazardous waste, increase percentage of recycling diversion, and decrease energy consumption for all global operations.
