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This is a small (24 page) brochure promoting industrial biotechnology, as explained in the forward...

...White biotechnology, also called industrial has large potential to substantially impact production and thereby contribute a more sustainable future. This booklet provides a brief summary of a study conducted by six innovative companies who are amongst the pioneers of white biotechnology. Together with the Oeko Institute, McKinsey & Company, and a scientific advisory board, the cornpanies have documented their achievements to date with white biotechnology, and have estimated its potential for creating a more sustainable society - a society in which a profitable industry can deliver better products with a lower environmental impact.

The study demonstrates that social, environmental, and economic benefits go hand-in-hand. Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy, and water usage are examples of the benefits brought about by cleaner, greener, and simpler bio-processes. White biotechnology can also reduce the dependency on fossil fuels through the utilisation of renewable resources.

White biotechnology is already part of our daily life - vitamins and medicines as well as enzymes in washing powders are only a few of the many examples. Today, the application of biotechnology in large-scale industrial production is (technologically) coming within reach. It is clear that the potential for a more sustainable society cannot be fulfilled by industry alone - we need the support of all stakeholders to realise our innovative endeavours. While the United States has endorsed a very progressive position towards white biotechnology, Europe has yet to define its policies to support this positive transformation.

The study outlines the advances, potential, and progressive actions required to make white biotechnology a success. This booklet is an invitation to all concerned stakeholders to work together with industry to create a more sustainable society for this and future generations.

Table of Contents

1. Foreword

2. Overview

• What is White Biotechnology?
• Benefits Seen in All Dimensions of Sustainable Development

3. Case Studies

• Vitamin Bio-synthesis Benefits Environment and Economics
• Using White Biotechnology in Antibiotic Production Reduces Energy,
• Materials, and Costs
• Enzymes Make Processes More Sustainable in Various Industries
• Bio-based Polymers Require Less Fossil Resources
• Future: Large-scale Reduction of CO₂ Emissions Due to Bio-mass Use

4. Overall Market Potential

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• What is the Overall Market Impact of White Biotechnology?
• McKinsey Analysis:
• Uptake of White Biotechnology by the Chemical Industry

5. The Elements of Sustainable Development

• Employment, Innovation, Responsibility: The Impact on Society
• Decreasing the Footprint: The Impact on Environment
• Added Value Creation by the Chemical Industry: The Impact on Economy
• A Great Potential to Be Captured

6.proposed Policy Measures

• White Biotechnology Obstacles Need to Be Addressed
• What Europe Can Do to Support the Progress of White Biotechnology

7. Where Do We Go from Here

8. Sources

9. Contact Information

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• Hugo SCHEPENS / EUROPABIO BELGIUM