Nordic Medicines Sustainability Forum 

9.11.2023: Governance & Leadership 

Welcome to the Nordic Medicines Sustainability Forum! 

On the first day of Nordic Medicines Sustainability Forum, we are focusing on Governance & Leadership – learn about what pharma leaders should know about Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) and gather new ideas on case-examples from Chiesi Global and the Food Industry. 

Chairperson: Elli Leppä, Development Pharmacist (PhD), Pharmaca Health Intelligence Ltd 

Building a better future: What pharma leaders should know about Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD)?

Are you familiar with new European directives and standards in sustainability? All companies will need strong leadership and boards level decisions in order to meet sustainability standards in the future. Gain the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of corporate social responsibility and ensure your organization's commitment to sustainability. 

What should you know about:

• European Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD)
• European sustainability reporting standards (ESRSs) and how to prepare the materiality
• Other sustainability initiatives: Green Claims directive and Corporation Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

Katja Tolkki, Environmental, Social, and Governance Advisor, Orthex Finland

Break

Case Chiesi Global: Sustainability and shared value as a business approach 

Learn about how Chiesi Global has used sustainability and shared value as a business approach. 

Olav Fromm, Managing Director, Chiesi Nordic 

Case Food Industry: The evolution of sustainability in the food industry 

Join us for an enlightening case session that delves into the remarkable transformation of the food industry. This speech will showcase inspiring examples of leading company that have successfully embraced sustainability and customer focus as core principles. We will delve into their strategies, initiatives, and the positive outcomes they have achieved. Find out what pharmaceutical sector can learn from the food industry. 

Ulla Luhtasela, Nordic Sustainability Manager, Nestle

Summary of Medicines Sustainability Forum 

Elli Leppä, Development Pharmacist (PhD), Pharmaca Health Intelligence Ltd