The Path towards Sustainable Clinical Trials: How to Minimise Environmental Impact and Stay Ahead of Future Regulatory Requirements

About this session

Pre-conference user group / workshop.

INSTRUCTORS:
Fiona Adshead, Chair, Sustainable Healthcare Coalition
Thierry Escudier, Portfolio Lead, Pistoia Alliance
Marisa Minetti, Patient Research Partner, Chiesi Group
Keith Moore, Programme Coordinator, Sustainable Healthcare Coalition
Developing frameworks to define and manage sustainability risks, and effective guidelines to reduce the carbon footprint of clinical trial operations is a collaborative effort. Beyond benefiting the environment, adopting sustainable practices is increasingly demanded by stakeholders and can significantly influence customer choices and talent acquisition. Perhaps more compelling are the growing regulatory pressures and expectations, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) among others. This workshop will discuss the current hotspots of carbon emissions in clinical research, introduce a new clinical trial carbon footprint calculator for assessing current state, and suggest introductory reduction strategies. Whether you are in clinical trial design clin ops, procurement, innovation, sustainability, or resource management, this workshop is for you.