ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY ACROSS THE PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL DEVICE SECTORS

Measure and reduce environmental impact, reach compliance, and future-proof your operations with science-based sustainability strategies tailored to the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. Our assessments improve pharmaceutical sector sustainability, support the adoption of sustainable practices in healthcare and ensure compliance to standards such as PPN 006 and PAS 2090.

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Whether you're responding to customer requirements, preparing for new regulations, reducing the environmental impact of medical devices or building a long-term sustainability strategy, our scientists help you understand where you are today and what practical steps will make the biggest difference.

We work with pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, healthcare suppliers and life sciences organisations to develop science-based sustainability solutions that support commercial goals as well as environmental ones.

From Life Cycle Assessments and Product Carbon Footprints to nature, procurement and regulatory compliance, we help organisations make confident sustainability decisions backed by evidence.

Regulatory scrutiny is an increasing sustainability challenges in the medical and pharma sectors:

CSRD and PPN 006

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Policy Procurement Note (PPN 006) both require transparent reporting for compliance and procurement purposes.

ISO 14001 and ISO 20400

Whilst ISO 14001 and ISO 20400 are both voluntary, they are becoming more of an expected benchmark. They both help these sectors meet growing regulatory, market, and ESG pressures, and they integrate smoothly with existing quality and risk‑management frameworks.

Net Zero NHS

Net Zero NHS is an initiative looking to be the first net zero national health service. In order for this to be achieved by their set goals, sustainable supply chain accountability for those in and supplying to the medical sectors is becoming ever-more crucial.

PAS 2090

PAS 2090 is a pharmaceutical sustainability standard that provides product category rules for conducting environmental Life Cycle Assessments of medicines. Developed by the British Standards Institute (BSI), the standard establishes a consistent methodology for evaluating the environmental impact of medicines across their full life cycle.

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HOW TUNLEY SUPPORTS MEDICAL DEVICE & PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES

We specialise in delivering science-based sustainability solutions for medical devices and pharmaceutical companies, tailored to the unique needs of these highly regulated sectors.

Our team of PhD-qualified scientists brings cross-sector expertise and technical rigour to every engagement, ensuring accuracy, credibility, and regulatory alignment. We can assist with even the most complex of assessments focused on medical devices, pharmaceutical sector sustainability and sustainable practices in healthcare.

Our services include:

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PAS 2090 - PHARMA PRODUCTS

PAS 2090 is a pharmaceutical standard that provides product category rules for the Life Cycle Assessments of medicines.

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CIRCULAR ECONOMY ASSESSMENT

Adopt sustainable resource management and circular business models to boost performance, meet regulations and more.

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LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (LCA)

Understand your product's impact and find out ways to make emission reductions, and differentiate from competitors.

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PPN 006

A Procurement Policy note (PPN 006) is official UK Government guidance that sets requirements for public sector procurement.

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CSRD COMPLIANCE

CSRD COMPLIANCE CSRD is an EU regulation transforming sustainability reporting by setting higher standards for transparency, accountability and comparability across companies. View Service

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ISO 20400 - SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT

Providing expert support in developing and implementing a sustainable procurement strategy aligned with ISO 20400.

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BUSINESS CARBON ASSESSMENT (BCA)

BUSINESS CARBON ASSESSMENT (BCA) Analysis of your organisation's scopes 1,2, and 3 emissions, helping to identify areas where emissions can be reduced.View Service

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SUPPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Optimise your procurement policies and Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ's), ensuring a smooth and efficient supply chain.

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CARBON REDUCTION PLANS

Helping you adopt sustainable practices and reduce carbon emissions effectively.

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SUPPLY CHAIN BIODIVERSITY FOOTPRINT ASSESSMENT

Assessing a company's impact on biodiversity by considering all activities, both positive and negative.

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NATURE POSITIVE PATHWAYS

We guide you from commitment to credible, measurable outcomes, ensuring alignment with global standards compliance.

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GREEN CLAIMS CODE COMPLIANCE

Ensuring you communicate sustainability initiatives to conform with compliance and engage with your target audiences.

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TRAINING

Comprehensive training courses are designed to equip professionals at all levels with the knowledge and skills needed.

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What are the next steps?

Keep an eye on your inbox for an acknowledgment email. Once we've received your enquiry, we're eager to assist you.
A member of our team will reach out to you promptly. We aim to understand your needs better and discuss how Tunley Environmental can support you.
You'll be assigned a dedicated scientist who will guide you through the process and be your main point of contact.
We'll arrange a convenient time for a consultation. This is an opportunity to delve deeper into your requirements to provide tailored solutions.
Based on our discussion, we'll develop customised solutions that align with your goals and sustainability objectives.
We're here for ongoing support, ensuring your journey toward sustainability is successful.
We believe in collaboration. Together, we'll work towards achieving your environmental and sustainability targets.

We're proud to be recognised as a Business Carbon Verified company by Tunley Environmental. This achievement is a testiment to our dedication to environmental responsibility and our ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable future. The Team are lovely and very informative. Everything was handled with great care and the report was done in record time! Felt very supported throughout the journey and happy to report that we are on track thanks to Tunley!

Natasha Pieters

Business Support Manager | Merco Medical Staffing Ltd

We used Tunley Environmental to help us with out carbon reduction targets, they conducted an embedded carbon report for one of our key ranges and we are now exploring next steps. I would highly recommend them professional, helpful a great company to work with.

Kieron King

Quality Manager | Inpress

We found all of the Tunley Environmental representatives to be extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They provided a high standard of service with plenty of advice and support, including regular meetings to update on progress and present findings. Working with Tunley Environmental, we conducted a staff engagement survey about sustainability practices at home and at work, the findings have been really informative and helped guide us on areas for improvement and development. We look forward to working with Tunley Environmental again on future projects.

Mary Bellamy

Lead Research Nurse | University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

I found all parts of the service to be straightforward and efficient; I needed a CRP done in a short turnaround and with plenty of hurdles to jump over. This was done ahead of schedule and to high quality. All around great service, and I would recommend them to anyone.

Laurence Johnson

Group Bid Manager | Seven Resourcing

Stacey and Gareth were excellent in explaining the onboarding process and info gathering, taking much of the worry away from us and produced a really professional report and recommendations for achieving net zero. I would not hesitate to recommend Tunley Environmental to anyone considering starting on their carbon reduction journey.

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Managing Director | Spear UK

WHY CHOOSE TUNLEY

Working with Tunley Environmental means working with PhD-level scientists. Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in environmental science, carbon accounting, nature, life cycle assessments and sustainability strategies to provide recommendations that are practical, transparent and science-based.

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Tailored to sector-specific regulatory and operational demands

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03PhD SCIENTISTS

Ensuring scientific robustness and solid verification

05CROSS-SECTOR EXPERIENCE

From healthcare to engineering, construction to FMCG

OUR TEAM OF PHD-LEVEL SCIENTISTS

Sustainability in the pharmaceutical sector is becoming more complex. Customers, regulators, investors and procurement teams increasingly expect organisations to understand and reduce their environmental impacts while maintaining product quality and patient safety.

Our team of PhD-level scientists works alongside your organisation to provide practical, science-based sustainability support.

We help organisations:

Measure carbon emissions across products and operations
Understand the environmental impacts of medical devices
Prepare for NHS and government procurement requirements
Meet reporting requirements including CSRD and PPN 006

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the biggest sustainability challenges in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors?

High emissions from manufacturing, sterile packaging, cold-chain logistics, and complex supply chains make sustainability particularly challenging in these regulated industries.

What is the environmental impact of medical devices?

Medical devices can have high carbon and biodiversity footprints due to materials, energy-intensive manufacturing, and disposal challenges. Life cycle assessments and Supply Chain Biodiversity Footprint Assessments help quantify and reduce these impacts.

How can Tunley support sustainable practices in healthcare?

We provide LCAs, carbon assessments, Scope 3 emissions reviews, and regulatory compliance support tailored to healthcare and pharmaceutical supply chains.

Do healthcare organisations need to comply with PPN 006 or CSRD?

Yes. Public contracts and EU reporting frameworks increasingly require transparent carbon reporting, especially when it comes to procuring NHS contracts within PPN 006. Tunley helps you meet these requirements with data-backed strategies.

How long does it take to complete a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for a medical product?

Timelines vary, but most LCAs take 6–10 weeks, depending on data complexity and the product type.

Why does pharmaceutical sector sustainability matter for patients and the environment? Pharmaceutical sector sustainability is about more than compliance, it directly affects patient health, environmental resilience, and long-term healthcare affordability. Energy use, supply chains, and waste all contribute to the environmental impact of medical devices and pharmaceuticals. By adopting sustainability solutions for medical devices and embedding sustainable practices in healthcare, organisations can reduce emissions, minimise waste, and create more resilient supply systems that ultimately benefit both patients and the planet.