SUSTAINABILITY
The drive to achieve sustainability in healthcare – such a critical area of focus – has left the sector facing unique challenges in terms of supply chain management .
An ageing global population means demand for essential medical supplies is growing , and yet health leaders must meet this demand while minimising environmental impact . Yet amid such challenges lie opportunities for innovation , collaboration and transformation .
The most innovative healthcare companies are revolutionising supply chain practices and embedding sustainability into operations .
Johnson & Johnson ( J & J ), for example , is reducing its carbon footprint and promoting ethical sourcing practices throughout its supply chain , by partnering with suppliers who share its commitment to sustainability . J & J says this approach is working “ to create a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible healthcare ecosystem ”.
J & J is aiming to meet all its electricity needs from renewable sources by 2025 . It has also set a 2030 target to reduce Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 44 %.
In 2021 , the company joined forces with nine other leaders in the pharmaceutical industry to launch Energize , a first-of-its-kind initiative to help decarbonise the global
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