Charting the next 20 years of green chemistry: A roadmap for sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing

Abstract: The ACS Green Chemistry Institute® (GCI) Pharmaceutical Roundtable is a unique, long—standing collaboration—now in its third decade—uniting the global pharmaceutical industry to advance green chemistry and engineering innovation. Recognizing the intrinsic link between human and environmental health, the Roundtable envisions a future in which lifechanging medicines are manufactured in harmony with the planet. Over the past two years, the Roundtable has undertaken the development of a comprehensive roadmap outlining a pathway to achieving net—zero Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing while reducing other hazards to human health and the environment within the next two decades. This presentation will provide an overview of the strategy, framework, and implementation plan for this roadmap. The resulting guidance is intended to support the Roundtable in prioritizing its efforts, assist member companies in aligning sustainability strategies, and inform the broader green chemistry and engineering community of industry needs and collaboration opportunities.