Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases.
Regeneron invests an additional $100 million and adds 300 jobs in Limerick.
DID YOU KNOW?
Every year, hundreds of Regeneron employees work on volunteer projects in the local community.
Regeneron hires its 1,000th employee in Limerick and announces 400 additional jobs.
Questions 1. What positive impact has Regeneron had on Limerick?
2. What might be two spin-off effects of Regeneron for the people of Limerick? 3. What impact does Regeneron have on sick people?
Before We Begin … Know It!
Impact: an effect or influence that an individual/organisation can have. It may be positive or negative.
Positive impact: a good influence or effect. Negative impact: an unfavourable influence or effect.
Organisations: these businesses can be for-profit and not-for-profit. Community: a group of people with something in common.
The existence of an organisation in a community can have both positive and negative impacts. They can all contribute economically, socially and environmentally – some are at the costs of others.