October 2026 This report presents the findings of our BIG Clinical Trials Sustainability Survey. The survey gathered 181 responses from clinical trial professionals across five continents. Respondents worked for sponsors, CROs, investigational sites, laboratories and supply vendors, on both commercial and publicly funded trials. The results show a community that is convinced of the case Continue reading “The Environmental Sustainability Gap in Clinical Trials: Workforce Attitudes, Barriers, and Emerging Practice from an International Survey”
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SHC Partner Engagement Meetings
2025 – Spring Partner Engagement Meeting held on 29th April
Green Surgery Webinar – Supply Chain, Procurement & Industry
10th April 2024 The Green Surgery Report, a collaboration between Brighton & Sussex Medical School, UK Health Alliance on Climate Change and the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare was published in November 2023. It lays out a clear statement of the need for sustainable surgical practice and points to practical actions for all members of the Continue reading “Green Surgery Webinar – Supply Chain, Procurement & Industry”
Balancing Sustainability and Access: The Future of Off-Patent Medicines
The off-patent medicines industry is a cornerstone of European healthcare, accounting for 70% of medicines dispensed in Europe. These drugs treat a range of severe conditions, including cancer, respiratory diseases, and autoimmune disorders, forming an essential part of health systems. However, the significant economic and health impact of the off-patent medicines industry comes with great Continue reading “Balancing Sustainability and Access: The Future of Off-Patent Medicines”
Sustainable Healthcare Coalition Launches Version 3 of the Clinical Trial Carbon Calculator
May 2026 Significant update to the free-to-use calculator delivers multi-trial analysis capability and deeper country-level modelling, enabling sponsors and researchers to make more informed decisions about the carbon impacts of their trials. The Sustainable Healthcare Coalition (SHC) in partnership with the Industry Low Carbon Clinical Trials (iLCCT) Consortium, announce the release of Version 3 of the Clinical Trial Continue reading “Sustainable Healthcare Coalition Launches Version 3 of the Clinical Trial Carbon Calculator”
Decarbonizing clinical trials: Where sustainability meets operational excellence
ERM Blog released on 11th May.
