Sustainable Design in Pharma: Impactful Strategies

Decarbonization is one of the most challenging targets of the present century. The problem complexity is enormous as GHG emissions are linked to almost every activity related to a company: production processes, services, business travel commuting and all supply chain activities.
Read the full article to find out how some sustainable engineering solutions for a new biotechnological manufacturing facility have contributed to the reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, generating a triple effect and positively impacting Scope 3 emissions throughout the supply chain.

Regarding manufacturing plants, the complexity of achieving energy efficiency increases because both personnel behaviors and equipment operations can impact the plant’s energy efficiency and often, the energy consumption is not accurately aligned with actual needs.
Read the full article to find out the three tmain measures applied and its results to improve energy efficiency for a new biotechnological manufacturing facility: the building envelope insulation improvement, the hot water production through a heat recovery chiller and the supply air flow rate in classified areas.

The conservation of resources is one of the pillars of sustainability for the protection of the environment. The demand of water by industrial manufacturing facilities is significant, generating a considerable footprint on the entire planet. Water is used in the industry for different purposes, among which are primarily manufacturing processes (dissolution, dilution), washing and rinsing, heat transfer (heating and cooling), hygienic services, safety (firefighting), and steam generation.
Read the full article to find out how to optimize the use of water by implementing design solutions and good practices for plant operations and maintenance.

By embracing circularity, we aim to optimize resource use, reduce waste, and mitigate our footprint on the planet. To effectively implement circularity principles, we must first understand everything involved in the processes. This includes considering inbound and outbound materials and goods, as well as solid, liquid, gaseous effluents and auxiliary services and functions.
Read the full article to explore how implementing circularity principles in material selection, facility design, and operational practices can significantly reduce waste and effluents, enhancing sustainability in pharmaceutical manufacturing.