Sustainability Beyond Compliance: A New Era for Pharmaceutical Packaging

About the webinar

Pharmaceutical packaging is entering a new era where sustainability goes far beyond compliance. In this session, Constantia Flexibles and Haleon join forces with leading industry voices to explore what comes after the PPWR and how companies can stay ahead of evolving expectations.

We’ll discuss future trends shaping sustainable packaging—from circularity and low-carbon materials to the adoption of 100% renewable electricity in pharma plants. You’ll gain insights into practical decarbonization strategies, including carbon pricing and innovative solutions like low-carbon aluminum, and learn how collaboration across the value chain drives meaningful impact.

Join us for an outlook on the next big steps toward a more sustainable pharmaceutical packaging portfolio.

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Learning Objectives

1. Understand the implications of the PPWR  for pharmaceutical packaging and explore what comes next beyond compliance.
2. Identify future trends in sustainable pharmaceutical packaging, including circularity, low-carbon materials, & renewable energy adoption.
3. Examine decarbonization strategies  such as carbon pricing, renewable electricity, and innovative materials like low-carbon aluminum.
4. Discover how collaboration across the pharmaceutical value chain accelerates progress toward more sustainable packaging solutions.

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Agnieszka van Batavia

Global Senior Expert Sustainable Material Excellence
Constantia Flexibles

Agnieszka Van Batavia is the current VP Sustainability Pharma for Pharma at Constantia Flexibles, where she spearheads eco-friendly initiatives. Previously, she served as a Strategic Sustainability and Regulatory Advisor at The LCA Centre in the Netherlands, guiding stakeholders in sustainable packaging. A pioneer in circular packaging systems, Agnieszka is also an expert in packaging legislation. She is a frequent lecturer and keynote speaker, advocating for a science-based approach to sustainability. Additionally, she acts as a strategic policy advisor to companies, institutions, and NGOs. Passionate about her work, her mission is to help businesses achieve truly circular packaging practices, believing collective action makes a significant difference.

Ewa Utko

Senior Manager Innovation and Sustainability, Packaging Procurement
Haleon

Ewa Utko is Senior Manager Innovation and Sustainability, Packaging Procurement at Haleon, where she leads initiatives to integrate sustainability into packaging strategies. With extensive experience in high-volume manufacturing and international project management, Ewa brings a strong track record of driving innovation and influencing cross-functional teams. Known for her adaptability and leadership across diverse cultural environments, Ewa is committed to delivering impactful solutions that go beyond compliance and support a more sustainable over-the-counter consumer healthcare supply chain.

Elisabeth Skoda

Editor at Large
Pckaging Europe

Coming from a background of translation and online news editing, Elisabeth has been with Packaging Europe since 2006, and in this time has developed a broad understanding of the packaging industry and an appreciation of the numerous innovations and developments that have come up over the years. An experienced multilingual journalist, editor and podcast host, Elisabeth has a keen interest in packaging functionality and the consumer experience.