Our Sustainable vision
Ireland will be the globally recognised centre of excellence for innovation and development in the sustainable manufacture and supply of biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, and the location of choice for the launch of new products.
Our objective
Under the sustainability pillar of BPCI strategy, our objective is to promote and implement sustainable practices within the Irish BioPharmaChem sector. We use innovation and best practice to deliver sustainable growth and uphold the highest standards to provide lifesaving medicine to our patients. We achieve this by:
Collaboration for Impact
We harness collective expertise and open and transparent partnerships to drive meaningful sustainable change across the ecosystem.
Innovation for Sustainability
We promote and share new technologies and best practices that drive sustainability in development, manufacturing & supply chain activities.
Our sustainability / Strategic pillars
Reduce carbon emissions from our energy use
- Transition manufacturing sites to renewable energy sources
- Invest in low-carbon technologies
- Increase energy efficiency in operations
Integrate sustainable practices across the entire value chain
Reduce scope 3 emissions by fostering innovation in process design, waste reduction, packaging design, sustainable procurement practices and robust data collection.
Put the story of sustainability at the core of everything we do
Promote a sustainability culture across the industry, enhancing employee awareness and engagement and share our story of sustainability with all our stakeholders.
Use sustainability data to position Ireland as a leader in standards and boost competitiveness
Establish a robust framework for collecting and analysing sustainability data and use that data to measure progress.
Business leaders have highlighted several government requests, prioritised as follows:
- Enhanced incentives for renewable energy integration
- Increased capacity and reliability of the electricity grid
- More competitive pricing options for businesses
- Greater availability of grid-connected storage solutions
- Improved smart grid systems for better energy management
- Streamlined regulatory and planning support for renewable energy projects
