The advisory body on animal ethics of a global pharmaceutical company: A global organization to address ethical and societal concerns about animal use

Abstract

How do you promote ethical principles on a global scale regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes within a global pharmaceutical company like Sanofi? In 2017, the Advisory Body on Animal Ethics (ABAE) was created to harmonize animal ethics across all Sanofi sites. As an advisory body to the Bioethics Committee, the ABAE addresses societal concerns related to the use of animals and develops corporate policies on critical topics. Its composition, objectives and operating processes are described, along with the results achieved. Emphasis is placed on responsibilities, training and the promotion of a culture of care. The existence of an advisory body such as the ABAE can be replicated in other institutions to demonstrate commitment to an ethical approach to the use of animals worldwide.