Modern medicine and vaccines have saved millions of lives, but this comes with an environmental cost. A 2019 report by Health Care Without Harm found that the broader health care sector contributes 4.4% of the global total net emissions. This is equivalent to two gigatons of carbon dioxide, the annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from…
How much does a clinical research associate impact a company’s carbon footprint? More than you might think!
On March 6, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved a rule to require some companies to report some of their carbon emissions (Scope 1 and 2, but not Scope 3)1. While some feel this rule doesn’t go far enough, it certainly demonstrates the need to better understand our respective carbon footprints and develop…