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BHBIA Virtual Event 2025 - Sustainability in the Pharma Industry

Virtual Event - via Zoom
Thursday 04 September 2025, 14.30-17.00

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Join a roundtable panel discussion featuring sustainability leaders from the pharmaceutical industry as they explore a range of sustainability challenges and opportunities. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A.

Additionally, we'll present a live case study showcasing the sustainability journey of one of our member organisations, followed by a Q&A session.

Purpose

To raise awareness as to why sustainability matters within our industry, the challenges faced and opportunities to become more sustainable.

What you can expect

Insightful dialogue on sustainability within the pharmaceutical industry through expert panel discussions and real-world case studies

Agenda & Speakers

Speakers include:

  • Koen Union - UCB (Head of Insights team) 
  • Anja Moller Asgaard - Lundbeck (sustainable procurement) 
  • Darren Smith - Astellas (Global Procurement) 
  • Roberto Rigobello (NN Sr. Dir. Sustainability) 

Also, from the Sustainability Committee, there will be Bors Hulesch, Lorna Kirman, Guy Pascoe, Gemma Williams.

To see full details of the day and detailed timings please expand the section below:

14:30 - BHBIA Introduction - Paula Scott, BHBIA Engagement Officer 

14:35 - Roundtable debate and Q&A
Koen Union, Anja Moller Asgaard, Darren Smith, Roberto Rigobello
Moderator - Lorna Kirman 

15:35 - Break 

15:45 - Real life case study and sharing of experiences
Guy Pascoe, Gemma Williams and opening to the floor. 

16:15 – BHBIA Sustainability Guidelines and close - Bors Hulesch 

 Online booking

BHBIA Summer Virtual Event is free for members to attend. Click on the register for event button below.  Please note you must be logged in as a member to book online. If you belong to a BHBIA member company but don't yet have a log in please register now to join your company's membership.

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