The following global operations received external awards and recognition for their achievements in safety, health and environmental performance in 2008 and 2009:

• Aprilia, Italy – ISO 14001 recertification.
• Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) STAR site recertification and membership in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Environmental Performance Track (NEPT) program.
• BEISA, Mexico – certificate of recognition for helping preserve Sierra de Guadalupe National Park (fifth year), Clean Industry Certificate from PROFEPA, certification to Responsible Care standards for two consecutive years, and ISO 14001 certification.
• Bendigo, Australia – recognized by both Coliban Water and the Australian Industry Group for its water reduction project.
• Brinny, Ireland – certification under Irish Standard 393 for Energy Management.
• Burgwedel, Germany – dual certification under ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
• Caen, France – OHSAS 18001 and ILO-OSH-2001 certifications.
• Cleveland, Tennessee – membership in U.S. EPA’s NEPT program and an ENERGY STAR® Award from the U.S. EPA.
• Colombia – Environmental Excellence Award (fourth year) from the Depart. of Environmental Administration.
• Comazzo, Italy – OHSAS 18001 certification and ISO 14001 recertification.
• Elkhorn, Nebraska – Nebraska Safety Belt Honor Roll Certificate.
• Fortaleza, Brazil – Moraes Né medal and certificate from the municipal council for its “Glass Turns Life” program and waste management system.
• Harefield/Newbury, UK – dual certification under ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• Heist, Belgium – ISO 14001 certification.
• Indonesia – Zero Accident Award from the governor of East Java, Indonesian Government.
• Kasukabe, Japan – Toshimi Okuno, SHE Coordinator, was recognized by the Fire Protection Association of Kasukabe for handling of hazardous and flammable materials.
• Kenilworth, New Jersey – designation as an “Environmental Stewardship” site by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for voluntary reductions in greenhouse gases and energy management.
• Las Piedras, Puerto Rico – certification under OHSAS 18001, PRMA Quest Team Excellence Award to Energy Custodian Team by the Puerto Rico Industrial Manufacturing Association, compliance recognition from the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), and President’s Award from the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association (PRMA) for the site’s 2008 safety performance.
• Omaha, Nebraska – 2007 Honor Bronze Award from the Greater Omaha Chapter of the National Safety Council.
• Oss, Netherlands – OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certifications for the General Site Services and Technical Site Services departments.
• Rathdrum, Ireland – certifications under OHSAS 18001 and Irish Standard 393 for Energy Management, and the National Irish Safety Organization Award for the second consecutive year.
• Salamanca, Spain – ISO 14001 recertification.
• Santa Clara, Mexico – certificate of recognition for helping preserve Sierra de Guadalupe National Park.
• Santiago, Mexico – Clean Industry Certification from the government of Mexico.
• Schering-Plough Corporation – inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index by the FTSE4Good Committee for second consecutive year, 2009 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. EPA, and first time listing in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) for S&P Fortune 500 companies.
• Segre, France – OHSAS 18001 recertification.
• Singapore – Platinum Award from the Singapore Health Promotion Board; 2008 Gold Award for the Tablet facility for Workplace Safety and Health from the Ministry of Manpower; Singapore government’s Ecofriend Award to Goh Yong Keng, Engineering and Maintenance; and Health Promoter Award to Jim Killory, Technical Services, and Winne Phua, occupational health nurse.
• Site Services, Oss, Netherlands – ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications for the Fire Brigade, Customer Maintenance Teams and Project Engineering Office.
• Summit, New Jersey – New Jersey Clean Energy Rebates for several energy conservation projects.
• Xochimilco, Mexico – ISO 14001 certification.