Ginena Harkins - AstraZeneca
Sapna Thottathil - University of California
Zero carbon ambitions and science-based carbon reduction targets have recently been implemented in most global corporations and major institutions. Significant progress has been made in achieving net-zero carbon for corporate headquarters and commercial offices. However, most environmental impact and scope for organizational carbon reduction is embedded in their value chain for most organizations. The Life Science industry has a 55% higher carbon intensity than the automotive industry. Some of the most challenging aspects of their overall footprint are research laboratories and supply chains. In this session, representatives of leading corporations will discuss the specific, company-wide plans to achieve Zero Carbon buildings, operations, and supply chains. Additionally, we will learn how My Green Lab, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a global culture of sustainability in science, is helping life science corporations meet their zero-carbon goals.