Pharma leader projects over $100K annual savings at global HQ

Pharma leader East Coast USA

Pharmaceutical company projects over $100K annual savings at new global HQ

A multinational pharmaceutical leader used OpenBlue optimized its global headquarters to improve workplace experience, cut energy costs, and advance long-term ESG goals.

Impact Highlights

Identified long-term savings strategies from actionable data
Potential emission avoidance equal to removing 20+ cars from the road per year
Enabled a seamless closure and relocation of a nearby 10-building campus and ensured a smooth transition with minimal disruption to employee productivity

Identified over 100K in potential annual savings

Projected to save 246,458 kWh annually

91 metric CO2e potential emission reduction

Creating a more comfortable, efficient, and sustainable workplace

At its ten-floor new headquarters, the organization wanted to create an environment that supports employee wellbeing while operating more efficiently. Facility teams also needed clearer visibility into space use, energy performance, and environmental conditions to make informed decisions and stay on track toward net zero commitments.

Connecting building systems for smarter decisions

Multiple building systems were brought together through OpenBlue, creating a connected platform that gives teams a unified view of performance across HVAC, lighting and occupancy.

Real time insights into indoor conditions such as temperature, air quality, and space utilization, helped identify opportunities to enhance occupant comfort while improving efficiency.

With centralized data and dashboards, the company could better manage space, streamline operations, and plan for long term energy and carbon reductions. The connected setup also supported the consolidation of a nearby site, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to day-to-day work.

Data driven operations deliver measurable results

Performance insights highlighted potential savings of:

Uncover over $100K in annual cost savings
246,458 kWh in annual energy savings
91 metric tons of CO2e in emissions avoided each year

These projections demonstrate the potential of data-driven building management to improve comfort, efficiency, and sustainability across large-scale facilities.

About Pharma leader East Coast USA

The organization is a multinational biopharmaceutical company operating research, manufacturing, and distribution sites around the world. It develops medicines and vaccines across a wide range of therapeutic areas and supports large-scale production and global supply for healthcare partners. The company operates more than 90 offices worldwide.

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Houses around 2,500 employees
Spans across 10 floors
Installed 1,700 desk sensors
5,000 mapped assets

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New pharma HQ projected to save over $100K annually