Jean-Marc Deichtmann - Maire de Huningue*
“Novartis has proven that environmental protection must be taken seriously if we want to create a culture in which business and society can co-exist and benefit from each other. That we were able to create a solution in an urban region bordering three countries is testimony to the power of collaboration and dialogue of all players involved.”
Jean-Noël Chavanne - Sous-Préfet de Mulhouse
“Tenacity, stamina, patience and courage have been the driving forces of the STEIH remediation project. These perennial values will be instrumental going forward as politicians and administrative and industrial leaders need to be working together to create sustainable and healthy environments.”
Jérémie Heintz - Inspecteur des installations classées / DREAL Alsace
“Large remediation projects are always fraught with setbacks and big surprises. The key thing, also for administrative staff, is to keep a cool head and do whatever is needed to find the best solution going forward. The STEIH remediation project teams have stuck to this motto from beginning to end.”
Matthias Leuenberger - Country President, Novartis Switzerland
“From a technological perspective, the STEIH remediation project was an uphill struggle! But thankfully, we were able to overcome all the challenges – because everyone involved always stayed fully committed to the task and to working as one team.”
Roger Fischer - Landfills Manager
“The position of the remediation site – right on the border between France, Germany and Switzerland – posed specific challenges to the project team and the authorities in the three countries that could only be mastered by working as a team. Competent, active – but also critical – support from the authorities played a key role in ensuring that the remediation was successful and sustainable.”
Martin Ch. Batzer - Former Global Head of Real Estate & Facility Services, Novartis
“Maintaining trust despite adverse conditions was the key to the suc-cess of this project: the Board of Directors trusting the project team, the authorities and general public trusting Novartis, and Novartis trusting its partners.”
Joerg Reinhardt - Chairman of the Board of Directors, Novartis
“We maintain a corporate culture in which we take responsibility for our actions and want to do the right thing for society. The remediation of the former lindane production site was difficult but right and shows that we are on a sustainable path in this respect.”
Hans-Peter Wessels - Cantonal Council, Head of the Basel Construction and Transport Department
“Working across governments and industries on one of the largest remediation projects in Europe, I am proud to have been part of a team that was able to contribute to a solution that will benefit generations to come and help increase quality of life in the region.”
Irina Stefanova - Head of Real Estate & Facility Services, Novartis
“It is impressive to see the fantastic result of so many people from politics, industry and civil society from the three neighboring countries working together. It is testament to the cooperation, spirit of partnership and environmental responsibility of those concerned. This is something we are all proud of.”
Brigitte Klinkert - Présidente du Conseil Départemental Haut-Rhin
“Since time immemorial, the river Rhine has served as uniting force between the people. In the STEIH remediation project it has brought together governments and multinational companies to work hand in hand for a prosperous and environmentally conscious future.”
