Sustainability in the life sciences sector – from paper reality to commodity
Van derden06/03/24
Focus on sustainability has shifted from a ‘nice to have’ to a ‘must have’ for many companies taking into account sustainability legislation being recently implemented or in the final negotiation phase at European level. To name a few developments, a provisional agreement at EU level was reached on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD) in December 2023. The CSDD requires social and environmental due diligence and actions to put a stop to adverse impacts. Last January, the European Parliament approved a directive banning generic green claims such as ‘environmentally friendly’. Further rules on green claims are scheduled for voting in the upcoming months.
Topics
Topics include the current and upcoming legal framework for green claims and environmental, social and governance (ESG) obligations, and the practical implementation thereof in the life sciences sector. What can and should companies be doing to ensure compliance? Kyle Brookmeyer from FrieslandCampina will explain how sustainability can be achieved by food companies taking the dairy sector as an example. Schelto Kruijff from University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), who recently held his inaugural lecture on sustainable innovation with a green operation, will shed his light on sustainability in the medical sector from the viewpoint of “planetary health”.
Speakers
- Jasmin Buijs, Attorney-at-law at Axon Lawyers
- Max Baltussen, Attorney-at-lawat Axon Lawyers
- Kyle Brookmeyer, Head sustainability at FrieslandCampina Ingredients
- Schelto Kruijff, Oncological surgeon and professor at UMCG
Information
When: Wednesday 6 March 2024
Where: PAKHUIS DE ZWIJGER, Piet Heinkade 179, 1019 HC Amsterdam (Next door to Axon office)
What time:
- 16.00 – Registration and coffee
- 16.30 – Start seminar
- 18:00 – Drinks and snacks
RSVP
All presentations will be in English. Attendance is free. You are welcome to bring along your colleagues. To register, please send an email to Merlin Hyuseinova at info@axonlawyers.com. If you are bringing along your colleagues, please register them also. Should you have any questions concerning the seminar, please contact Merlin Hyuseinova at the email address above or +31 88 650 6500. For more information, please visit the event webpage.
