‘This is not just another conference, this is a Forum. A Forum for debate, exchanging ideas, promoting progress and moving the paper industry forward on issues which are common to all parts of the paper supply chain. ’

ABOUT THE FORUM

The Paper Sustainability Forum is being developed in response to requests from EMGE clients. A number of our clients feel that, though conferences are beneficial in covering topics on current issues, they fail to provide a clear message on what might be the next step forward for the sector as a whole.

In response to this, the Paper Sustainability Forum will aim to explore and evolve key sustainability topics with the support of expert presentations that will discuss current and future issues. Moreover, there will be active contributions from the various graphic paper supply chain stakeholders, which will serve to highlight the needs of, and the affects on, each and every segment of the supply chain.

The Paper Sustainability Forum will provide attendees the opportunity to have an open discussion of ideas, opinions and visions with environmental experts and your industry peers, which will contribute to the development of the paper supply chain's approach to sustainability.

The speakers, which will include top executives, papermakers, government experts, scientists, paper merchants and publishers, will not only make presentations , but also participate in the debates, providing you with valuable information and insight from the sector's leading experts.

Following the expert presentations, there will be the chance to attend one of two Forum Workshops, which are aimed at addressing the issues and impacts that concern all stakeholders. The Workshops will also discuss and debate potential future strategies aimed at benefiting all those concerned.

Finally, the Chairperson of each Forum Workshop will then present a summary of conclusions reached to all delegates the following day.

REASONS TO ATTEND

• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of key environmental issues from experts in the field.
• An opportunity to debate with key contacts throughout the graphic paper supply chain, with a view to evolving sustainable development.
• A chance to try to shape future action on sustainability, based on the needs and interests of the whole supply chain.
• Valuable networking opportunities with high-level players, including existing and potential contacts.

FORUM PROGRAMME

The Forum will consist of one and half days packed full of high quality presentations and debates. Further information will be provided once the programme is finalised.

SESSION I - RAW MATERIALS & PRODUCTION

How The Paper Industry Can Help Save The Planet

What Difference Does It Make To The Forest?

How Pulp & Papermakers Can Cut CO²

SESSION II - SALES & CONSUMPTION

Solving Label Confusion

Buyer Expectations vs. The Status Quo

End-User Expectations

SESSION III - EXTERNAL EXPERTS

How To Bring NGO's & Industry Together

Country vs. European Targets/Performance

SESSION IV - WORKSHOPS

(Choose one of two Workshops to attend)

WORKSHOP 1

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE PUBLISHING & PRINTING

OR

WORKSHOP 2

OFFICE PAPERS & GENERAL PRINTING

SESSION V - WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

Workshop 1: Summary & Conclusions

Workshop 2: Summary & Conclusions

Review of Issues Discussed, Progress Made & Progress Targeted in Coming Year

* Please note that the programme is subject to change.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The Forum is a unique place for high-level players in the graphic paper supply chain, thus involving all the stakeholder groups.

This is a must attend event for:

• Papermakers
• Pulp Suppliers
• Minerals & Chemical Suppliers
• Machinery Suppliers
• Merchants, Distributors and Office Supply Specialists
• Office Equipment, Printer Manufacturers and Technologists
• Printers
• Publishers
• Industry Consultants/Analysts
• End-Users

SPONSORS

We would like to thank the following organisations for their kind and generous support in bringing you this Forum:

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