The pharmaceutical industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, from adopting eco-friendly packaging to cutting carbon emissions in manufacturing facilities. In response to these challenges, the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packaging Congress (PHARMAP) 2025 will bring together key industry players in Berlin on April 13-14, fostering collaboration and innovation for a more sustainable future.
A Sector in Urgent Need of Green Solutions
Studies show that the pharmaceutical industry’s greenhouse gas emissions exceed those of the automotive sector by 55%, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable initiatives. Today, sustainability is not just an environmental concern—it is a strategic priority, optimizing costs, driving innovation, and improving operational efficiency.
PHARMAP 2025 provides a platform for industry leaders to share progress in green manufacturing and packaging solutions. Novo Nordisk, Sandoz, and Bayer are among the major companies presenting their sustainability strategies at the event.
Industry Leaders Pioneering Green Initiatives
At PHARMAP 2025, Novo Nordisk will showcase its shift to paper-based packaging for insulin pens, a move that has reduced packaging weight by 80% and volume by 50%, leading to lower transportation costs and increased customer satisfaction.
Sandoz, the Regional Partner of PHARMAP 2025, will highlight its efforts to decarbonize its supply chain through the Energize Program, which provides suppliers with the necessary resources to cut Scope 2 emissions. Ayse Hizli, Director of New Business & Global Partnerships Strategy at Sandoz, will join the closing panel to discuss how strategic collaborations can enhance quality assurance in pharma manufacturing.
Bayer, a long-time participant in PHARMAP, has set an ambitious climate strategy, targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 and climate neutrality by 2030. Olaf Stange, Head of Supplier Decarbonisation at Bayer AG, will present strategies for supplier decarbonization and the importance of a sustainability-driven supply chain.
Other industry experts joining the discussion include:
- Jürgen Bodenmüller – Director of Business Development, SÜDPACK Medica AG
- Ewa Gajewska – Head of Product Management, SYNTHIA at Merck
- Maja Diebig-Lorenz – Head of Sustainability and Innovation, INVITE GmbH
- Volker Strauss – Head of Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, and Substance Testing, Umweltbundesamt
The Future of Packaging in Pharma
A Leadership Panel featuring senior executives from Graphic Packaging International, Roche Ecuador S.A., Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, INVITE GmbH, LEIPA Georg Leinfelder GmbH, and UNICEF will explore the latest advancements in smart and sustainable pharmaceutical packaging.
Andreas Köchling of Graphic Packaging International will present insights on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and its impact on the pharmaceutical sector. “Every new product innovation must be more circular, more functional, and more convenient than existing alternatives,” says Köchling.
An Essential Event for Pharma’s Green Transition
Addressing climate challenges requires collaboration across the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. PHARMAP 2025 is set to be a key event where industry leaders and decision-makers can exchange ideas and drive real progress in sustainability.
Join PHARMAP 2025 in Berlin on April 13-14 to stay ahead of the latest sustainable trends in pharma.