Sustainability in the biopharmaceutical industry: Seeking a holistic perspective

Fergal Lalor; John Fitzpatrick; Colin Sage; Edmond Byrne

doi:10.1016/j.biotechadv.2019.03.015

Sustainability in the biopharmaceutical industry: Seeking a holistic perspective

Fergal Lalor
, John Fitzpatrick
, Colin Sage
, Edmond Byrne

School of Engineering and Architecture

University College Cork

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Abstract

Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing is a critical component of the modern healthcare system, with emerging new treatments composed of increasingly complex biomolecules offering solutions to chronic and debilitating disorders. While this sector continues to grow, it strongly exhibits “boom-to-bust” performance which threatens its long-term viability. Future trends within the industry indicate a shift towards continuous production systems using single use technologies that raises sustainability issues, yet research in this area is sparse and lacks consideration of the complex interactions between environmental, social and economic concerns. The authors outline a sustainability-focused vision and propose opportunities for research to aid the development of a more integrated approach that would enhance the sustainability of the industry.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	698-707
Number of pages	10
Journal	Biotechnology Advances
Volume	37
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biotechadv.2019.03.015
Publication status	Published - 1 Sep 2019

Keywords

Biopharmaceuticals
Holistic approach
Industrial ecology
Integrated perspective
Sustainability

UN SDGs

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Sustainability in the biopharmaceutical industry: Seeking a holistic perspective

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