AbbVie Honored as Green Large Organisation of the Year at Green Awards 2025

At the prestigious Green Awards 2025, held on February 25 at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, AbbVie was recognized as the Green Large Organisation of the Year (1000+ Employees). This accolade celebrates AbbVie's unwavering commitment to sustainability and its exemplary environmental initiatives. 

Judges' Commendation

The judging panel lauded AbbVie for its comprehensive sustainability strategy: 

"This entrant set a high bar with outstanding sustainability efforts, including ISO certifications across all sites, adoption of Science Based Targets, and ambitious 2030 goals. Our judging panel was impressed by their staff engagement through Eco challenges and sustainability events, along with notable 2023 achievements like a 14% reduction in thermal energy, an 11% cut in CO₂ emissions, and 100% renewable electricity usage, making them truly deserving of this award!" 

AbbVie's Sustainability Milestones

In 2023, AbbVie achieved significant environmental milestones: 

• ISO Certifications: Achieved across all operational sites, underscoring a commitment to standardized environmental management.
• Science Based Targets: Adopted to align with global efforts in limiting climate change.
• 2030 Goals: Set ambitious objectives to further reduce environmental impact.
• Thermal Energy Reduction: Achieved a 14% decrease, enhancing energy efficiency.
• CO₂ Emissions Cut: Reduced emissions by 11%, contributing to global decarbonization efforts.
• Renewable Electricity: Transitioned to 100% renewable electricity across operations.

These accomplishments reflect AbbVie's dedication to integrating sustainability into its core business practices.

Celebrating Sustainability Leaders

The Green Awards 2025 recognized numerous organizations for their environmental contributions. Here is the full list of winners:

• Green Business of the Year: Wildacres
• Green Leader: Ali Sheridan
• Green Large Organisation of the Year (1000+ Employees): AbbVie
• Green Large Organisation of the Year: Astellas Kerry
• Green Medium-Sized Organisation of the Year: Croke Park Stadium
• Green Small Organisation of the Year: FuturEnergy Ireland
• Green Micro Enterprise of the Year: Wildacres
• Green Public Sector Organisation of the Year: An Post
• Sustainability Team of the Year (1000+ Employees): Compass Ireland - Green Team
• Sustainability Team of the Year: Astellas Kerry
• The Green Construction Award: John Paul Construction
• The Green Energy Provider Award: Activ8 Solar Energies
• The Green Food & Beverage Award: Diageo
• The Green Manufacturer Award: Diageo
• The Green Lifesciences Award: Astellas Kerry
• The Green Retailer Award: Tesco Ireland
• The Green Tourism and Entertainment Award: Croke Park Stadium
• The Green Logistics & Transport Company Award: DPD Ireland
• The Sustainable Energy Achievement Award: Astellas Kerry - Drive for Onsite Renewable Energy
• The Sustainable Water Achievement Award: ABP Food Group
• The Excellence in Waste Management Award: The Q Cafe Company
• The Green Technology Award: Easydry
• The Green ICT, Media & Telecommunications Award: Vodafone Ireland
• The Green Financial & Professional Services Award: AIB
• The ESG Best Performer of the Year (1000+ Employees): Grant Thornton
• The ESG Best Performer of the Year: Gas Networks Ireland
• The Green Collaboration Award: Hollister in Collaboration with Bourke Waste, Moovmor & EWA Controls
• The Green Transformation Award (500+ Employees): Hollister - SRF Waste Process Transformation
• The Green Transformation Award: Cairn

For more details on the winners and their sustainability initiatives, visit the official Green Awards website: greenawards.ie .