Peli BioThermal


Sustainability is moving from a nice-to-have to a must-have, putting sustainable temperature-con- trolled shippers in high demand. Peli BioT ermal, the global name in temper-


ature-controlled packaging, has released the re- sults of its 2020 Biopharma Cold Chain Logistics Sustainability Survey. According to key opinion leaders in biopharma cold chain, the biopharma industry is increasing its pace to prioritise sus- tainability in business and operational strategies. Nearly half of all respondents already always factor sustainability into cold chain purchasing decisions. “Biopharma companies work every day to


manufacture and distribute drug products all over the world, and their primary focus is on the safety and efficacy of these life-saving products,” said David Williams, President of Peli BioT ermal. “As biopharma companies begin to accelerate work on their sustainability goals, our survey shows they expect the same of their supply chain partners. T e cold chain industry needs to continue its focus on improving green thinking to keep pace with its biopharma clients.” Overall, the survey uncovered three key trends.


T e fi rst trend indicates that although 66% of or- ganisations rate sustainability as very important, valuing sustainability hasn’t yet translated into widespread action. More than half of respondents – 53% – reported their companies don’t currently use sustainable or green initiatives in their organ- isations. But organisations have a desire to work with companies that help them advance their sus- tainability goals, ultimately moving sustainability from valuable to actionable. In 2015, the United Nations and its member


Survey reveals companies’ focus on


sustainability


Dave Willaims President of Peli BioThermal


countries created Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide the world on a sustainable path to 2030. With mounting pressures to improve sustainability, including from consumers and corporate stakeholders, biopharma companies are actively looking for ways to preserve the planet, reduce waste and strengthen their brands. T e second trend speaks to how cold chain partners can help ad-


vance biopharma companies’ sustainability goals and how biopharma companies seek to partner with like-minded organisations. More than half (53%) of biopharma companies indicate that it’s very important to choose cold chain packaging options that advance their organisation’s sustainability. Additionally, 64% of organisations inquire about sustainability


when performing audits of suppliers and 52% indicated that they, too, were audited for sustainability by vendors supplying their organisa- tions. It’s not enough anymore to say an organisation is committed to sustainability – proof is now important to prevent legal issues and protect reputation. T e fi nal trend reveals that recyclability and lower emissions matter.


Greater focus is being put on how cold chain packaging is constructed, with increasingly high value placed on cold chain packaging that is re- cyclable or can more easily enter the waste stream. Nearly half of respondents (48%) always look for packaging with these characteristics. Likewise, the industry leans toward lighter,


more energy effi cient shippers that reduce car- bon emissions for temperature-sensitive pharma products being shipped by air. More than half (56%) already use these shippers and 81% are like- ly to use energy-effi cient packaging in the future. T ese solutions already exist, allowing biopharma companies to make quick progress toward sustain- ability goals.


To read the full 2020 Biopharma Cold Chain Logistics Sustainability Survey, visit info.pelicanbiothermal.com/2020sustainabilitysurveyre portpeli-lp-0 –


Visit www.pelibiothermal.com to learn more about the wide range of Peli BioThermal products and off erings. – Peli BioThermal is a division of Peli Products, S.L.U., which is the European arm of Pelican Products, Inc., which is a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, a private equity investment fi rm based in New York and San Francisco.


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