{"id":11514,"date":"2026-04-01T14:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weloop.org\/?p=11514"},"modified":"2026-09-29T13:57:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T13:57:59","slug":"carbon-footprint-of-medicinal-products-in-france-a-methodology-to-be-followed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weloop.org\/en\/empreinte-carbone-des-medicaments-methodologie-francaise-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Medicinal products and environmental impact: France publishes a reference framework for carbon footprint\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id11514_bcf914-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11514_bcf914-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id11514_bcf914-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id11514_bcf914-58 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:1;background-color:var(--nv-dark-bg);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11514_bcf914-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id11514_bcf914-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id11514_bcf914-58 alignfull kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-layout-overlay kt-row-overlay-normal\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column11514_887674-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11514_887674-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11514_887674-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11514_887674-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11514_887674-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11514_887674-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11514_887674-d8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11514_887674-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11514_887674-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11514_887674-d8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" id=\"h-score-carbone-des-medicaments-en-france-une-methodologie-a-respecter\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Carbon footprint of medicinal products in France: a methodology to be followed<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-site-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Emilie Guilvert<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">From <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bulletins-officiels.social.gouv.fr\/note-dinformation-ndeg-dgoscabinetdgcspnrr2025153-du-29-octobre-2025-relative-aux-modalites-de-mise-en-oeuvre-de-la-methodologie-publique-dempreinte-carbone-des-medicaments?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">August 2026<\/a><\/strong>, the carbon footprint of medicinal products, also referred to as the \u201c<strong>carbon score<\/strong>\u201d, will become a mandatory and decisive criterion in public procurement procedures in France. The methodology to be applied was published in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entreprises.gouv.fr\/la-dge\/publications\/methodologie-devaluation-de-lempreinte-carbone-des-medicaments?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">May 2025<\/a><\/strong> with the aim of ensuring comparability and integrating environmental considerations at the heart of public health decision-making. It includes an official methodological guide and a calculation matrix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">For manufacturers, it is a <strong>decarbonisation accelerator<\/strong>: it enables the identification of the most impactful therapeutic classes, technologies, or pharmaceutical forms. For public authorities and purchasers, it paves the way for decisions based on robust data. And for healthcare professionals, it makes more responsible prescribing possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>In this article, we will explore this new methodology<\/strong>, understand how it works in practice and what it changes for manufacturers, public buyers and healthcare professionals. For both manufacturers and purchasers, the question is no longer whether this shift will take place, but how quickly they will be able to adapt to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-ccc05a0e\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">&nbsp;What is a medicinal product?&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-link-hover-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-neve-link-hover-color-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">A medicinal product for human use is defined as any <strong>substance or combination of substances<\/strong> presented as having <strong>curative or preventive properties<\/strong> with regard to human diseases, as well as any substance or combination of substances that may be <strong>used in or administered to humans<\/strong> with a view to making a <strong>medical diagnosis or restoring, correcting or modifying<\/strong> physiological functions by exerting a pharmacological, immunological or metabolic action.\n\nAll medicinal products are concerned, regardless of their presentation or intended use. Medical devices are not included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">A medicinal product, within the meaning of the methodology, is not limited to a molecule: it is a <strong>complete system<\/strong> comprising an active substance (AS), excipients, packaging and a supply chain, placed on the market to treat or prevent a disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The carbon footprint must be presented for each medicinal product presentation, defined by its <strong>CIP code<\/strong>, distinguishing between upstream and downstream impacts. A <strong>Marketing Authorisation (MA)<\/strong> is required for verification and to justify the ingredients taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The diagram below illustrates the life-cycle stages to be considered according to the methodology, including the <strong>upstream\/downstream distinction<\/strong>. The light blue boxes indicate stages where precise quantities are required. Multiplication factors are provided for the orange boxes if quantities are unavailable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weloop.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Slide3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weloop.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Slide3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.weloop.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Slide3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weloop.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Slide3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weloop.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Slide3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weloop.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Slide3-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em> Life-cycle stages to be considered according to the methodology<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-4f1b32be\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">The carbon footprint methodology <\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-link-hover-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-neve-link-hover-color-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The carbon footprint must be calculated for each medicinal product presentation (Presentation Identification Code \u2013 CIP) and distinguished between upstream and downstream emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-dark-bg-color\"><strong>\u2714 Methodology aligned with international standards<\/strong><br><\/mark>Based on the GHG Protocol \u2013 Product Standard, ISO 14040\/14044 and ISO 14067 standards, using the IPCC 2021 100-year method (PEF 3.1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-dark-bg-color\"><strong>\u2714 Primary data required<\/strong><br><\/mark>For the active ingredient, excipients, and packaging:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raw materials and solvents (including the last three synthesis steps of the active substance, and excipients if \u2265 90% of the mass)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy (with justified allocation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Waste (mass balance)<br>Data averaged over 12 months. Biogenic carbon must be reported (zero at end of life).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-dark-bg-color\"><strong>\u2714 Database hierarchy<\/strong><br><\/mark>Priority given to verified supplier data, then data from guidance documents, ecoinvent (\u2265 v3.10), Agribalyse\u00ae, Base Empreinte\u00ae, and Exiobase (\u2264 25%).<br>\u2192 Allows calculation of uncertainty (\u2264 45% for upstream stages).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-dark-bg-color\">\u2714 Allocation rules are regulated<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Energy: machine hours \u2192 duration \u2192 mass \u2192 mixed (50% economic \/ 50% volume)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2714 Co-products: subdivision or system expansion; otherwise mass-based or economic allocation (if price ratio &gt; 5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-dark-bg-color\"><strong>\u2714 Default multipliers<\/strong><br><\/mark>For non-primary data: upstream transport, employee commuting, purchases, capital goods, direct emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-dark-bg-color\"><strong>\u2714 Official Excel matrix<\/strong><br><\/mark>Enables automatic calculation from collected data: emission factors (API, excipients, packaging), energy (12 months), losses, masses, country, transport, storage, use phase, and end of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2192 Results: footprint per presentation (DPU, DDD), upstream\/downstream, standard factors, and uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Method intended for pharmaceutical operators, with a strong reliance on supplier data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-ce-que-nous-pouvons-faire-pour-vous\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we can do for you\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-link-hover-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-neve-link-hover-color-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through our experience in the medical sector and our team of expert chemists, you receive a robust, comparable, and verified carbon footprint, ready for regulatory authorities, public tenders, and your low-carbon strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-c-1-color\"><strong>\u2714 Studies compliant with the GHG Protocol, ISO 14067, and the French methodology<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><\/mark>Complete pharmaceutical LCA, reconstruction of the active ingredient (API), integration of ecoinvent \/ Agribalyse \/ Exiobase databases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-c-1-color\"><strong>\u2714 Internal<\/strong> <strong>configurator<\/strong><br><\/mark>Automate the carbon footprint of your products&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-c-1-color\"><strong>\u2714 Mastery of the pharmaceutical methodology<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><\/mark>Strict application of rules: synthesis, losses, allocation, cutoff, end of life, transport.&nbsp;<br>Support in understanding the Excel matrix of the methodology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-c-1-color\"><strong>\u2714 Supplier support<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><\/mark>Collection templates, training, and compliance verification 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style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:25px\">Do you want to calculate the carbon footprint of your products?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-neve-link-hover-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\">Contact us <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Score carbone des m\u00e9dicaments en France : une 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