Comparative analysis of the manufacturing carbon footprint of biologics for severe asthma

The carbon footprints of biologic treatments for severe asthma vary widely, driven primarily by differences in dose and manufacturer electricity sources. Our analyses highlight near-term opportunities to reduce emissions, including replacing fossil fuel electricity with renewable or nuclear sources (NFFE) and optimising dosing practices. The approach can be applied across other therapeutic areas to support carbon-informed prescribing and healthcare decarbonisation.

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BMJ Open
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2026-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-109122
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Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
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Comparative analysis of the manufacturing carbon footprint of biologics for severe asthma

H. A. Taylor, Nazneen Rahman
BMJ Open
Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
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Comparative analysis of the manufacturing carbon footprint of biologics for severe asthma

H. A. Taylor, Nazneen Rahman
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Abstract

The carbon footprints of biologic treatments for severe asthma vary widely, driven primarily by differences in dose and manufacturer electricity sources. Our analyses highlight near-term opportunities to reduce emissions, including replacing fossil fuel electricity with renewable or nuclear sources (NFFE) and optimising dosing practices. The approach can be applied across other therapeutic areas to support carbon-informed prescribing and healthcare decarbonisation.

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Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
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