Keith Beattie is a Director at EECO2, a leading energy efficiency consultancy for the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. With over 25 years in pharmaceutical operations, he is recognized for delivering major reductions in energy, carbon, and water use across global life science organizations.
Before joining EECO2, Keith was Energy & Environmental Sustainability Leader at a global pharmaceutical manufacturer, achieving a 30% improvement in energy efficiency and a 50% reduction in water intake. His work has earned multiple international awards and frequent invitations as a conference speaker.
A Chartered Engineer and Chartered Energy Manager, Keith is known for his innovative approach to sustainability and commitment to driving the industry toward a low-carbon future. He is a past co-lead of the ISPE SFHCE COP, contributing author to the HVAC Good Practice Guide, ISO 14644-16 energy efficiency guide for cleanrooms, ISPE Sustainability Guide and an active member of the ISPE Sustainability COP.
The scientific community accepts that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cause global warming and climate change.Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). “Sixth Assessment Report: Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis.” Finalized 9 August 2021.
The article appraises the real-world experiences of two pharmaceutical companies approaching the rollout of energy- and water-reduction programs to selected facilities around the world. It is the result of more than two years of collaboration between the company corporate teams, individual site teams, and an external specialist consultant.