THE WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF GLAXO SMITHLINE (GSK) NIGERIA PLC)

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THE WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF GLAXO SMITHLINE (GSK) NIGERIA PLC)

 

ABSTRACT

This study was undertaken to identify and evaluate the waste reduction management strategies in Glaxo Simithline (GSK) Nigeria Plc, Lagos.      In generating total need to achieve the objective of the study, the researcher consulted many textbook, journals, periodicals and paper work. These were renewed and deductions and additions were made appropriately. The study was also conducted by using primary and secondary sources of data collection as well as percentage and made in the data analysis and interpretation.  Based on the analysis of data some findings include that good waste reduction management strategies exist and these include but not limited to processes improvement strategies emphasis on efficiency maintenance of plants/equipment and employing qualified trained personnel.  Therefore, this work suggest that the company should intensify, efforts towards achieving zero waste through establishment of secondary application for all waster generated.

CHAPTER ONE

1.0    INTRODUCTION

1.1       BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Glaxo Smithkline (GSK) Nigeria Plc, is a corporate organization, which was incorporated in Nigeria as a public limited liability company in 1971. Currently it has tow factories located in Agbara and Ilupeju, GS is quoted on the Nigeria stock market and is positioned to be the leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria GS line of product include

A.    Analgesics; Panadol, Panadol Extra, Cotenol, Phensix and Phensicplus.

B.   Nutritional drinks: Lucozads, lucozade boest etc

C.   Multivitamin tonic: Extravite

D.  Laxatives: Andrews liver salt.

E.   Oral care: Macleans

The analgesics, multivitamin tonic and laxatives are manufactured at the Ilupeju factory, while the Agbara orsal care is under contract manufacture with UACP and PP as an embodiment of it’s valves GS integrates environment and safety into the very fabric of the business to benefit her various customers and to achieve:

–      Compliance with all applicable laws, regulations legislation and GS environment and safety  standards

–      A work culture that promotes a safe work place characterized by absence of occupation injures and illnesses.

–      Safe and environmentally responsible development and manufacture of her products.

–      Protection of the environment through the optimal utilization of resources and prevention of any adverse impact on the environment and the global community.

–      Worldwide leadership in the industry with a superior environment and safety vision: the foundation of a environment and safety programmes is set out in policy statement, which commits  GS to

–      Improve efficiency and reduce waste

–      Maximize the efficient use of energy.

–      Design packaging to minimize resources uses and maximize recycling capabilities.

–      Operate responsibility and cooperatively with the community (Hagan, 2000).

 

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