BSI consultants Develop Roadmap Unlocking Industrial Biotechnology's Climate Solutions.
“This excellent report by BSI points the way towards a sustainable future.”
However, obstacles like unclear standards have hindered its full potential. To address this, BSI consulted with stakeholders to identify priority areas for regulatory alignment. Their analysis aimed to encourage innovation through strengthened frameworks and build confidence across sectors adopting novel technologies.
One of these challenges is the establishment of standards and regulations to support high-risk innovation, inspire confidence in researchers and manufacturers, and facilitate market adoption.
Innovate UK and the IBLF commissioned BSI to address this challenge by developing a strategic roadmap to accelerate industrial biotechnology's contribution to carbon reduction goals through an enabling framework of standards.
The report's multi-disciplinary team recommended pathways and action areas that addressed infrastructure, tax policy, regulations, standards and more.
They identified five sectors – agritech, biofuels, fine and speciality chemicals, plastics and textiles – that could contribute to carbon reduction.
The report also outlined an actionable roadmap alongside recommendations for a combination of government support, best standards and private sector investment to realize industrial biotechnology's potential.
The report helps the UK's ambitious growth plans and its mission to reach net zero.
Policymakers and businesses given guidance on priorities for regulation and standards.
Opportunities for industrial biotechnology-enabled CO2 reduction outlined.
Actions and recommendations identified in three-to-five year timeframe.
Supports UK government's Ten Point Plan for green industrial revolution.
Strengthens industrial biotechnology's credibility as a green industrial powerhouse.
Industrial biotechnology (IB) can both support economic prosperity and help reduce carbon emissions.
Biofuels created through IB could reduce GHG emissions by 82%
Learn moreIB sector employment is outpacing national averages, increasing by over 10% annually
Find out moreThe UK's biotech sector has risen by more than 9% every year since 2017
Find out moreThe UK set an ambitious target of doubling the bioeconomy between 2018 and 2030
“This report is so timely, given the UK government's recent ambition to setting the UK on the path to net zero by 2050.”
We shape and embed best practice so that businesses can become future ready. As a global standards organization, we accelerate opportunity for the decarbonization of industry by defining a clear path towards sustainable growth.
Discover how innovative areas like industrial biotechnology can transform our mission to tackle climate change and transform industries .
