American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2008)
Reporting Period: 2008
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Public Policy Advocacy
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Financial Sustainability
Social Achievements
- Hosted the first stand-alone Women in Medical and Biological Engineering Symposium in Chicago.
- Reached and surpassed the goal of $1,000,000 in contributions and pledges for AIMBE’s Fund for Excellence, with over 300 Fellows and Friends contributing.
Governance Achievements
- Hosted the first Capitol Hill briefing, titled 'Overcoming Barriers to Innovations: Saving Lives by Streamlining Processes at the FDA', to educate Congress on obstacles researchers face.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Obstacles researchers face in developing life-enhancing technologies (e.g., FDA processes).
Mitigation Strategies
- Capitol Hill briefing to educate Congress, participation in the Alliance for a Stronger FDA’s Lobby Day, session at the BMES Annual Meeting.