M21: Sustainable product packaging in action

Duration: 1 hr | Language: English | Handout: EN, CN

The module teaches a holistic approach to sustainable packaging, aiming to address strategic, ecological and economic benefits. The focus is on resource-efficient design, improving recyclability, reducing the CO₂ footprint, and optimizing packaging size to minimize material use and emissions.

It also demonstrates how significant savings potential can be realized through intelligent design and structural adjustments. In addition, it covers the selection of sustainably certified suppliers as well as transport- and storage-optimized packaging concepts along the entire value chain. A particular emphasis is placed on value stream-oriented supply and storage directly at production sites to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

By the end of the module, participants gain practical approaches and concrete tools to make sustainable decisions in packaging development, create transparency along the supply chain, and achieve long-term reductions in resource use and costs.

Agenda:

• Strategic importance and understanding of sustainable packaging
• Design and optimization strategies
• Sustainable sourcing and supplier selection
• Value chain efficiency and transparency
• Economic benefits and practical implementation

• Type: Live webinar
• Level: Fundamental to advanced
• Target Group: Packaging-relevant companies in all industries
• Target functions: Packaging Engineer, Product Developer / R&D Engineer, Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain Manager, Logistics and Warehouse Planner, Sustainability / ESG Manager, Quality Manager, Production Planner / Industrial Engineer, Cost Controller / Finance, Project Manager
• Recommendation: M6: Circular economy; M12: Circularity – sustainable product design
• Date: Jan 13, 2027 | 9:30 am (CET) | Asia & EMEA