DOI: https://doi.org/10.63345/ijrmp.org.v9.i2.2
Rohan Mehta
Independent Researcher
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Abstract
This manuscript examines sustainability practices within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector through a case study approach. It explores how companies in this industry are addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges by integrating sustainable practices into their operations. Focusing on the period up to 2019, the study reviews the evolution of sustainability initiatives, highlights best practices, and identifies areas requiring further development. Data were collected using a mixed-method approach that combined survey responses with qualitative interviews. The findings indicate that while significant progress has been made in reducing waste and energy consumption, challenges remain in supply chain transparency and social responsibility. The manuscript discusses the implications of these results for industry stakeholders and offers recommendations for enhancing sustainability performance. Overall, this study contributes to the literature on sustainable manufacturing practices by offering insights into practical applications and by proposing a framework for future research and policy development in the pharmaceutical industry.
Keywords
Sustainability, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Case Study, Green Practices, Environmental Impact, Social Responsibility
References
- https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhvax.in%2Fblog%2Fgreen-pharmaceuticals-facilities%2F&psig=AOvVaw2GpGEbgYh-09rrE9IQDbvw&ust=1740672818274000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBQQjRxqFwoTCJj-ndnd4YsDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ
- https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbetterfuturefactory.com%2Finsights%2Fdefinition-sustainability%2F&psig=AOvVaw28bIRz40DZDBJIwtqIYydM&ust=1740673096576000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBQQjRxqFwoTCNiqid_e4YsDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE
- Anastas, P. T., & Warner, J. C. (1998). Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice. Oxford University Press.
- Sheldon, R. A. (2005). Green solvents for sustainable organic synthesis. Green Chemistry, 7(5), 267–278.
- Clark, J. H., & Macquarrie, D. J. (2002). Handbook of Green Chemistry and Technology. Blackwell Science.
- Kümmerer, K. (2008). Pharmaceuticals in the environment. Annual Review of Environment and Resources, 33, 563–591.
- European Commission. (2010). Guidance document on the environmental risk assessment of medicinal products for human use. Retrieved from https://ec.europa.eu
- Warner, J. C., & Anastas, P. T. (1998). The development of green chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education, 75(3), 362–367.
- Gupta, A. K., & Srivastava, S. K. (2014). Sustainability in the pharmaceutical industry: An analysis. Journal of Cleaner Production, 76, 123–133.
- Aziz, A., & Zhang, Z. (2013). A review on sustainable practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 8(3), 195–203.
- Li, M., & Wang, Y. (2016). Process intensification in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Chemical Engineering Journal, 300, 362–375.
- Kouris-Blazos, A., & Anderson, J. (2017). Energy efficiency measures in pharmaceutical production. Energy Efficiency, 10(2), 343–354.
- Muthukumar, S., & Mani, P. (2018). Waste minimization in pharmaceutical industries. Journal of Environmental Management, 210, 85–93.
- European Medicines Agency. (2015). Environmental Risk Assessment of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment. Retrieved from https://www.ema.europa.eu
- Nilsen, R. (2010). Water conservation strategies in industrial processes. Water Science and Technology, 62(8), 1881–1888.
- Smith, P., & Jones, D. (2012). Implementation of green chemistry principles in the pharmaceutical industry. Journal of Sustainable Chemistry, 2(1), 50–59.
- Lee, C. W., & Chen, T. Y. (2011). Lifecycle assessment of pharmaceutical products. Journal of Industrial Ecology, 15(3), 341–350.
- Patel, R., & Kumar, P. (2013). Environmental performance evaluation of pharmaceutical companies. Sustainable Development, 21(6), 375–385.
- World Health Organization. (2010). Good Manufacturing Practices for Pharmaceuticals. Retrieved from https://www.who.int
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. (2014). Climate Change 2014: Mitigation of Climate Change. Cambridge University Press.
- Huang, R., & Xu, Y. (2019). Integrating sustainability into pharmaceutical process development. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 556, 123–133.
- Zhang, H., & Li, X. (2017). Social responsibility and sustainable practices in the pharmaceutical sector. Journal of Business Ethics, 142(2), 315–329.