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Pressure is building on pharma and biotech companies to take climate action

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As the health impacts of climate change become harder to ignore, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies are facing increasing pressure from investors, employees, and government regulators to reduce their carbon emissions, and to make environmental sustainability a core part of their business. about 8.5% In the U.S.,

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World Lupus Day 2024: The Importance of Advocacy to Make Lupus Visible

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According to the Lupus Foundation of America , approximately 1.5 To understand more about the personal impacts of lupus and the crucial role of advocacy, Xtalks spoke with Yadira Castro, a dedicated Lupus Awareness Patient Advocate and member of Lupus Ontario and Lupus Canada.

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024: Elevating Innovation

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This day, observed globally on February 11, underscores the critical role of gender equality in science, spotlighting the achievements of women pioneers in the field while also emphasizing the need to encourage and support the next generation of female scientists.

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Business optimism declines in September 2022: Poll

Pharmaceutical Technology

Business optimism decreased in September 2022 compared to August 2022, according to an ongoing poll by Verdict, amidst businesses expressing concerns about rising inflation and its impact on the overall economy. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index ™ (PMI ™ ) declined to 53.5

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Building Connections on World MS Day 2023

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World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about MS, a chronic and debilitating neurological disease that currently affects millions of individuals worldwide. It’s “a day to celebrate global solidarity and hope for the future,” according to worldmsday.org.

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Business optimism improved in August 2022: Poll

Pharmaceutical Technology

Business optimism improved in August 2022 compared to July 2022, according to an ongoing poll by Verdict, despite businesses expressing concern over inflation, particularly in raw materials and energy costs. The analysis is based on 321 responses received from the readers of Verdict network sites between 01 August and 31 August 2022.

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Top 10 Most Environmentally Sustainable Pharma Companies in 2023/2024

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According to a 2019 study , the pharmaceutical industry produced 48.55 percent of the world’s emissions and its CO 2 footprint is projected to triple by 2050 if left unchecked, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). The pharmaceutical industry is a large contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The sector accounts for 4.4