Peli BioThermal Survey Reveals Biopharma Companies' Focus On Sustainability In Cold Chain Partnerships

Peli BioThermal, the global name in temperature-controlled packaging, today released results of its 2020 Biopharma Cold Chain Logistics Sustainability Survey. According to key opinion leaders in biopharma cold chain, the biopharma industry is increasing its pace to prioritise sustainability in business and operational strategies. Nearly half of all respondents already always factor sustainability into cold chain purchasing decisions.

“Biopharma companies work every day to manufacture and distribute drug products all over the world, and their primary focus is on the safety and efficacy of these life-saving products,” said David Williams, President of Peli BioThermal. “As biopharma companies begin to accelerate work on their sustainability goals, our survey shows they expect the same of their supply chain partners. The cold chain industry needs to continue its focus on improving green thinking to keep pace with its biopharma clients.”

Overall, the survey uncovered three key trends. The first trend indicates that although 66 percent of organisations rate sustainability as very important, valuing sustainability hasn’t yet translated into widespread action. More than half of respondents--53 percent--reported their companies don’t currently use sustainable or green initiatives in their organisations. But organisations have a desire to work with companies that help them advance their sustainability goals, ultimately moving sustainability from valuable to actionable.

In 2015, the United Nations and its member countries created Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide the world on a sustainable path to 2030. With mounting pressures to improve sustainability, including from consumers and corporate stakeholders, biopharma companies are actively looking for ways to preserve the planet, reduce waste and strengthen their brands.

The second trend speaks to how cold chain partners can help advance biopharma companies’ sustainability goals and how biopharma companies seek to partner with like-minded organisations. More than half (53 percent) of biopharma companies indicate that it’s very important to choose cold chain packaging options that advance their organisation’s sustainability.

Additionally, 64 percent of organisations inquire about sustainability when performing audits of suppliers and 52 percent indicated that they, too, were audited for sustainability by vendors supplying their organisations. It’s not enough anymore to say an organisation is committed to sustainability--proof is now important to prevent legal issues and protect reputation.

The final trend reveals that recyclability and lower emissions matter. Greater focus is being put on how cold chain packaging is constructed, with increasingly high value placed on cold chain packaging that is recyclable or can more easily enter the waste stream. Nearly half of respondents (48 percent) always look for packaging with these characteristics.

Likewise, the industry leans toward lighter, more energy efficient shippers that reduce carbon emissions for temperature-sensitive pharma products being shipped by air. More than half (56 percent) already use these shippers and 81 percent are likely to use energy-efficient packaging in the future. These solutions already exist, allowing biopharma companies to make quick progress toward sustainability goals.

To read the full 2020 Biopharma Cold Chain Logistics Sustainability Survey, visit  https://info.pelicanbiothermal.com/2020sustainabilitysurveyreportpeli-lp-0

Visit www.pelibiothermal.com to learn more about the wide range of Peli BioThermal products and offerings.

Peli BioThermal is a division of Peli Products, S.L.U., which is the European arm of Pelican Products, Inc., which is a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New York and San Francisco.

For further information please contact Amanda O’Hare on 01604 250900 or email amandao@rocket-creative.com

About Peli Products
Peli Products, S.L.U. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of high performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Their products are used by professionals in the most demanding markets including fire safety, law enforcement, defense / military, aerospace, entertainment, industrial and in numerous outdoor markets. Peli™ products are designed and built to last a lifetime. Headquartered in Torrance, CA, Pelican Products, Inc. operates in 26 countries, with 24 international sales offices and seven manufacturing facilities across the globe. For more information, visit pelican.com or behrmancap.com.

About Peli BioThermal
Peli BioThermal Ltd. offers the widest range of temperature controlled packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry. The company is the recipient of two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: International Trade in 2018 and Innovation in 2017. The company’s products ensure that delicate biological materials arrive intact and effective, despite exterior environments. Peli BioThermal is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to fulfil the complex needs of the global life sciences industry. The company’s customers benefit from its extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the  distribution chain. The company also offers a complete portfolio of services and software to support end-to-end temperature-controlled packaging asset management. Outside of Europe, the company does business under the name Pelican BioThermal LLC. For more information, visit pelibiothermal.com.

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