‘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. ’

2010

The EMGE Paper Sustainability Forum will be held 2010 in Brussels.

The Forum theme is: "Real Progress in Sustainability"

ABOUT THE FORUM

The Forum has been developed in response to EMGE client requests. Our clients told us that conferences so far have provided good information on what has happened so far, but no clear message on what could be the next steps forward for the sector as a whole.

In response, this Forum aims to explore and evolve key sustainability topics with the help of expert presentations discussing current and future issues AND active contributions from the various graphic paper supply chain stakeholders present at the Forum as delegates, highlighting the needs of, and affects on, the various individual parts of the chain.

This Forum is offering the chance to have an open discussion of ideas, opinions and visions with environmental experts and your industry peers in order to help develop the paper supply chain's approach to sustainability.

The speakers, who will not only make presentations but also join in the debates, include leading experts and specialists, top executives, papermakers, government experts, scientists, paper merchants, publishers, who will provide you with valuable information, but also their expert insights and views.

Following the expert presentations, there is the chance to attend one of two Forum Workshops which are aimed at addressing the issues and impacts FOR ALL STAKEHOLDERS, as well as discussing and debating potential future strategies aimed at benefiting all concerned. The Chairperson of each Forum Workshop will then present a summary and any conclusions reached, to all delegates the following day.

REASONS TO ATTEND

• Gain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of key environmental issues from experts in the field.
• Opportunity to debate with key contacts throughout the graphic paper supply chain, with a view to evolving sustainable development
• The 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 2010

The Forum consists of one and half days packed full of high quality presentations and debates. Full details to follow when 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

With the generous and kind support of our following sponsors, we are able to bring to you this Forum:

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