Takeda opens its first platinum positive energy building in Singapore

• First Positive Energy Building in Takeda’s Global Manufacturing Network and Singapore’s Pharmaceutical Industry 
• Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Platinum Positive Energy Building Certification Signifies 115 Percent of the Building’s Energy Comes from On-Site Renewable Sources
• Takeda is Committed to Achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions in its Own Operations before 2035

 

Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced the official opening of its first ‘positive energy’ manufacturing support building at its site in JTC Woodlands Industrial Park, Singapore. The site is part of the company’s global manufacturing network. Constructed in reference to Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority’s (BCA) Green Mark Zero Energy certification scheme, the building received the Green Mark Platinum Positive Energy certification, recognizing that the building produces more electricity than it consumes. This investment is the first-of-its-kind within the biopharmaceutical industry in Singapore.

A delegation of Takeda’s global executive team welcomed Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment; His Excellency Hiroshi Ishikawa, the Japanese Ambassador to Singapore; and other honorable guests to the opening ceremony.

The construction and operation of real estate accounts for a significant portion of the world’s carbon footprint. For Takeda, building and running environmentally sustainable operations means reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving natural resources.

The new building is an expansion of Takeda’s operations in Singapore. It offers space for close to 200 people and will allow the site’s current capacity to be further expanded in the future.

Key features of the new building include:

• Photovoltaic panels covering 1,600 square meters. 
• Use of climatic machine learning algorithm: Internet of Climate (IOC) which considers outdoor weather and occupancy in daily operations. This is one of the essentials of last mile energy savings to reduce energy demand. 
• A low heat gain façade and double-glazed window panels which are coated with polyethylene terephthalate. 
• The windows allow natural light transmittance but have infrared & UV rejection to enhance the thermal comfort for the occupants without compromising on daylighting. 
• Circadian lighting to improve the work environment for occupants.

The BCA Green Mark is aligned with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. It is an internationally recognized rating system that is tailored to a tropical climate to assess the environmental impact and performance of buildings in Singapore. To receive the Green Mark Platinum Positive Energy certification, a building has at least 115% of its energy consumption, including plug load, supplied from on-site renewable sources. This means it produces more electricity than it consumes.

In 2022, the site reached another milestone in supporting a more sustainable operation. The quality laboratory at the manufacturing site was awarded with the highest possible level of certification from My Green Lab, a non-profit organization. The certification is considered the gold standard for laboratory sustainability practices around the world, and recognized by the United Nations Race to Zero campaign as a key measure of progress towards a zero-carbon future.

Singapore is an important hub for Takeda’s Growth and Emerging Market Business Unit operations and for Takeda globally. Its robust healthcare eco-system is pivotal in facilitating Takeda’s commitment in Asia Pacific, and the GEM region in making a positive difference to the lives of patients across the region.