GSK
GSX's environmental responsibility webpage
GSK Sustainable Sourcing Standards (PDF - 880KB)
Understanding Impact And Dependencies On Nature (PDF - 4.8MB)
GSK Sustainability And Global Health Update At COP27 (PDF - 100.6KB)
Sharing our journey to net zero and nature positive for a healthier future (PDF - 924.3KB)
GSK Position On Environmental Sustainability (PDF - 350KB)
GSK Environmental Action Report 2022 (PDF - 1.8MB)
Environmental sustainability goals infographic (PDF - 90.6KB)
CEF Lead Executives
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CLAIRE LUND
Vice President Sustainability
Claire led the design of GSK’s net zero and net nature positive ambition by 2030 and is now leading delivery of these goals. This includes action on carbon, water, materials and biodiversity across the full value chain. Claire joined
GSK in 2013 holding different roles in Procurement before becoming Head of Environmental Sustainability in 2017. In this role, Claire accelerated delivery of GSK’s previous environmental targets and introduced the single use plastic reduction programme globally across GSK. Before joining GSK, Claire worked in the public sector in the Cabinet Office as the lead for energy procurement transformation as well as with various consultancies supporting SME’s and global blue-chip organisations. She holds a MSc in Energy and Environmental Technology and Economics from the City University and a BSc in Geography from Exeter University.
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RENATA SCOFIELD
Global Senior Director, Environmental Stewardship
Renata is GlaxoSmithKline’s Global Senior Director, Environmental Stewardship. She leads GSK’s global sustainability ambition, for both climate and nature, across value chains. She brings internal and external teams together to fully integrate environmental sustainability at every step of GSK’s products life cycles, from design to sourcing to end of life. Renata previously held various positions in strategy, sustainability, procurement, finance, and operations across Food & Drink, Investment Banking, Big Tech, E-commerce, and Oil & Gas. She is also currently appointed as a Board Member for the Alliance for Water Stewardship and a Board Trustee at Keep Scotland Beautiful. She holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Value Chains from the University of Cambridge and a Msc in Finance and Investment from the University of Edinburgh. Renata also holds an MBA from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and a Bsc in Business Administration dual degree (San Diego State University and PUC-Rio de Janeiro).
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GIULIA USAI
Senior Director Procurement Sustainability CoE
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LLARIA LO PRESTI
Head of sustainability Engineering, COE Senior Director
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MAUREEN KOCISKO
Program Director
Maureen is the Program Director and Head of the Transformation Office for GSK’s global sustainability program. She leads within a global team focused on developing and delivering the Enterprise environmental sustainability strategy. This includes the Sustainability data strategy, and implementing program governance within the enterprise organization including risk management, metric development and reporting. Maureen has been with GSK for 10 years, with previous roles in auditing and data compliance.
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RICHARD HENDERSON
Director Sustainability - Reporting and Assurance
Experienced sustainability professional in a global multinational pharmaceutical company, recently led the development of the carbon strand of GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) new Net Zero Climate, Nature Positive by 2030 strategy. I lead the environmental sustainability reporting and data assurance for GSK including developing our approach to Task-Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD); I manage the environmental data collection from a network of 100+sites. I am the company expert on Carbon Footprinting and lead certification of product carbon footprints and LCA, and the annual Value Chain Carbon Footprinting (Scope 1,2 & 3) for GSK.
Specialties: Sustainability, Carbon Footprinting, Environmental reporting, Green Chemistry in the Pharmaceuticals Industry, life cycle, green metrics, developing new knowledge through data analysis and organisation, catalysis, continuous processing, sustainable technologies and materials (renewable resources), Process Development, Environment Health and Safety -
ADELE CHELI
Sustainability Partnerships & Strategy Director
My focus is designing and implementing strategies that allow businesses to look after profit, people and the planet. It is a complex challenge that requires innovation, curiosity and breaking down barriers between disciplines and I am very happy to work with and learn from so many leaders and businesses out there that are getting it done. Interested in everything carbon offsetting, nature based solutions, nature protection/restoration and the connection between health, nature and climate.
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CHRIS HAYES
Sustainability Operations Director
A strategic sustainability leader, and subject matter expert, with the ability to collaborate and drive change at a business and industry level. I define, inspire, and deliver more sustainable outcomes, engaging stakeholders to think big and deliver results. A passionate environmentalist, and creative problem solver with imagination, initiative and excellent communication and people development skills.
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HANNAH GREEN
Communications and Government Affairs Director, Sustainability
Director with over 15 years' experience designing and leading implementation of sustainability and ESG communications and partnerships in the healthcare, tech and consumer industries. Expertise in climate change, nature loss and public health. Skilled at influencing senior leaders, reporting and disclosure, partnerships, communications campaigns including social media, media, leader comms, events, investor relations and employee engagement. Lived and worked in France, Italy, South Africa and India. Oxford University Graduate with a Master Research Degree in Corporate Governance and Ethics from the University of London.
Latest Sustainability Reporting
Highlights
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by an additional 12% in 2024, bringing total reductions to 36% since 2020.
- Met or exceeded 91% of its Responsible Business Performance Rating metrics in 2024.
- 66% of operational sites are now under biodiversity management plans.
- Reduced overall water use by 28% (2020 baseline).
- Scored 2nd in the Access to Medicines Index 2024 among 20 of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.
- Received an A from CDP for both climate change and water security, and a B for forests.
- Pledged £45 million ($57 million) and its expertise to a new global network to find, test, and scale solutions to anti-microbial resistance.
- Women held 48% of VP-and-above roles globally and ethnically diverse leaders held 38.3% of VP-and-above roles in the U.S. at the end of 2024, surpassing company targets of 45% and 30% respectively.
Recent News
2025
Said in its annual report that it will make changes relating to its inclusion and diversity initiatives, including no longer setting diversity targets for its leadership and supplier programs. GSK noted that “it remained committed to operating as a responsible business with an inclusive culture,” according to reporting from Reuters. (March 2025)
2024
GSK / IGNIS —GSK, in partnership with Schneider Electric, announced a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with renewable energy group IGNIS. This VPPA will facilitate the supply of 200 GWh of renewable electricity certificates per year. This VPPA will account for approximately 50% of GSK’s total electricity demand in Europe for 12 years, starting in mid-2026. Schneider Electric advised during the project evaluation and PPA negotiation phases. (March 2024)
2023
Will start Phase III trials of a low emissions version of its metered dose inhaler, using a next generation propellant, in 2024. This could reduce GHG emissions from inhaler use by approximately 90%. (The current propellant accounts for 49% of GSK’s carbon footprint.) (Dec 2023)
Joined the CEF member network August 2023!
2022
GSK launched a Sustainable Procurement program that will require and support suppliers to take action on carbon, power, heat, transport, water, waste, and sustainable deforestation-free sourcing of materials. Specific areas of action include disclosing emissions; setting carbon reduction targets; switching to renewable energy; achieving water neutrality in water stressed areas; waste reductions of 10%; aligning to the company’s responsible sourcing minimum standards; and, for transport suppliers, providing green transport solutions. (Sept 2022)
The Carbon Call — Twenty corporate, scientific, philanthropic, and intergovernmental organizations, hosted by the ClimateWorks Foundation, launched a new collaboration to accelerate the development of reliable and interoperable carbon accounting, with a focus on carbon removal and methane, indirect, and land-sector emissions. Participating organizations will work to advance universal accounting methodology standards, expand access to reliable GHG emissions and removal data, and strengthen the interoperability of digital accounting infrastructure. Corporate signatories (including CEF member Microsoft plus Capricorn Investment Group, EY, GSK, KPMG, and Wipro) commit to annually and transparently reporting on their GHG emissions and offsets, including all scopes and classes. (Feb 2022)
2021
Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest finance (LEAF) Coalition — A public-private initiative to mobilize more than $1 billion to protect tropical forests from deforestation, protect the rights of local Indigenous Peoples, and support sustainable development in emerging economies. Coordinated by nonprofit Emergent, it involves the U.S., the U.K, Norway, and corporate partners Amazon, Airbnb, Bayer, Boston Consulting Group, GSK, McKinsey, Nestlé Salesforce, and Unilever. (April 2021)