Innovate to Zero Podcast Ep3

In this third episode of our sustainability in medtech series, Amanda Chancellor, Senior Manager in the Global Sustainability Team at a leading respiratory health company, shares how sustainability is being embedded into product development. With 5+ years focused on sustainability and 10 years of corporate sustainability reporting, Amanda provides actionable insights on aligning R&D, compliance, and strategy.

We cover:

• The journey from first LCA to integrated QMS sustainability requirements

• Building internal capability through upskilling and training

• Using Excel-based and SimaPro LCA tools to inform design decisions

• Real-world examples: high CF impact of packaging, bedside unit energy use

• How sustainability metrics support investment decisions

• Aligning across the business for cohesive impact

• 2030 product sustainability goals: recyclable packaging, circular materials, product repairability, energy-efficient design

• Advice for sustainability leads: start small, align with business/patient outcomes, secure executive support

Amanda also reflects on evolving consumer awareness, particularly in markets like Australia, and the importance of modelling financial risks of non-compliance to drive innovation.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation that balances strategic vision with practical steps toward greener medtech innovation.