* German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck

    inaugurates new biomass power plant
  * Ingelheim site can cover 95% of its energy needs from renewable sources

* New power plant helps achieve the company's global climate targets and saves around 50,000 tons of CO(2) per year
Boehringer Ingelheim inaugurated a biomass power plant at its Ingelheim site on
Monday. With the new power plant, Boehringer Ingelheim is optimizing its energy
supply and protecting the environment at the same time: Around 50,000 tons of
CO(2) are saved per year. The CO(2) emissions of the site's own energy
generation are reduced by 70%. In total, the company is investing EUR 205
million in sustainable infrastructure projects in Ingelheim and will be able to
cover 95% of its energy requirements at the site from renewable sources in the
future.
The Vice Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors, Michael Schmelmer,
described the commissioning as a "significant milestone" for Boehringer
Ingelheim and explained: "Part of our sustainability goals is to protect natural
resources so that our earth remains a place worth living in for people and
animals. With an environmentally friendly and more independent energy supply, we
are ensuring stable production in order to be able to deliver medications for
patients worldwide."
The ceremonial inauguration was attended by the German Vice Chancellor and
Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck and Rhineland-Palatinate Environment
Minister Katrin Eder.
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck said:
"The decarbonization of all areas of our economy is necessary in order to
achieve global climate targets on the one hand and a reduction in energy imports
on the other. Boehringer Ingelheim is a good example of this. The company uses
renewable energies for production. It trains and attracts talents as an
attractive employer. Last but not least, it invests heavily in research and
development, thus contributing to better healthcare and future proofing of the
site."
Biomass is an important source of renewable energy and is considered almost
CO(2) neutral. The waste wood used as fuel in Ingelheim is a waste product. It
comes from the Rhine-Main area and is controlled according to strict quality
standards.
Further measures for CO(2) neutrality by 2030
The company has set itself the goal of making its business operations CO(2)
neutral by 2030. To this end, many individual projects are being implemented to
save energy worldwide. By constructing more energy-efficient buildings, for
example, the company has so far been able to save around 25% percent of its
energy needs per square meter of floor space in Ingelheim. In Ingelheim, the
company has also been operating its own solar park since 2023. Several other
Boehringer Ingelheim sites are already certified as carbon neutral, for example
in Dortmund (Germany), Gainesville (USA), Zhangjian (China) or Sant Cugat
(Spain).
About Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and
animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in Research and
Development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies in areas of
high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer
takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value
chain. More than 53,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier,
more sustainable, and equitable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-
ingelheim.com.
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