Environmental and economic aspects of improving the energy efficiency of the vaccine production life cycle

Abstract

The work is devoted to the analysis of the impact of energy efficiency improvements on the environmental and economic aspects of the vaccine production life cycle. In the context of the growing need for global vaccination and taking into account significant losses due to violations of the cold chain, the study focuses on reducing energy consumption and optimizing resource use. The analysis of costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and the impact on the cost of vaccines will determine the economic and environmental benefits of implementing energy-efficient technologies, contributing to sustainable development and increasing the availability of vaccination.

Keywords

vaccines / energy efficiency / cold chain / sustainable development / environmental impact / economic indicators / life cycle

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