Climate Change Data

European Medicines Agency (EMA)/Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2025)

Reporting Period: 2020-2025

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainability of the Network and operational excellence

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Ensure a sustainable financial and governance model for the Network.
  • Drive digital business transformation.
  • Enable quick, consistent, and adequate responses to public health challenges.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Build sustainable capability and capacity in data analytics.
  • Foster responsible use of antimicrobials.
  • Achieve operational excellence within the Network.
Short-term Goals:
  • Improve prevention and management of medicine shortages.
  • Develop better scientific evidence for decision-making.
  • Enhance traceability and oversight in the supply chain.

Environmental Challenges

  • Lack of availability of medicines due to supply disruptions or commercial reasons.
  • Complexity of data from new treatments and technologies.
  • Antimicrobial resistance.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities due to globalization and dependence on third-country manufacturers.
  • Need for increased digital transformation and capacity building within the Network.
  • Maintaining public trust and stakeholder engagement.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Increased collaboration within the EU to address shortages.
  • Improved data analytics and digital tools to support regulatory decision-making.
  • Responsible use of antimicrobials and development of new alternatives.
  • Enhanced traceability and oversight in the medicine supply chain.
  • Development of a digital strategy and capacity building initiatives.
  • Improved communication and stakeholder engagement.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • International cooperation and collaboration

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities