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Summer Virtual Event: Sustainability in the Pharma Industry

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Virtual Event - via Zoom
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At this event attendees heard from pharma and agency experts on reducing emissions, tackling supply chain challenges, and progressing toward Net Zero. They learnt what pharma needs from its partners — and how agencies can lead the way. Whether just starting out or already driving change, this session offered practical insight, inspiration, and support. 

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Sustainability is no longer just a “nice to have” — it’s both a business and a societal imperative. As healthcare business insights evolves, so too must our priorities, our practices, and our partnerships. This virtual event, hosted by the BHBIA Sustainability Committee, brings together pharma leaders, agency pioneers, and the business insights community to share real-world approaches to sustainable transformation in our sector. Whether you're leading change, just getting started, or simply feeling a personal responsibility to do more, this event is for you. It’s an opportunity to build a more sustainable future together. We encourage shared learning and honest reflection. Let’s lead by example — for our industry, our clients, and the planet. 

Who should attend?

Anyone working in the healthcare business insights community who:

  • Wants to understand the impact of sustainability on our industry
  • Aims to support their company’s Net Zero goals
  • Feels a personal drive to help protect the planet
  • Wants to show leadership on sustainability
  • Is looking to build community and collaborate across the industry

 

What you'll learn

  • Why sustainability matters for our industry
  • What’s happening across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and why the supply chain is critical
  • What pharma companies need from their partner agencies and suppliers
  • What difference all this effort is making
  • Why collaboration is key to industry-wide change 

 

Agenda and Speakers

To see full details of the day and detailed timings please expand the section below:
 

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14:30 - BHBIA Introduction - Paula Scott, BHBIA Engagement Officer 

14:35 - Pharma’s path to Net Zero - Industry Roundtable and Q&A

A panel of pharma experts will discuss industry-wide sustainability efforts, including key priorities, common challenges, and progress being made around Scope 3 emissions and decarbonising the supply chain. You’ll gain practical insight into what pharma companies are doing to drive sustainability and what this means for the agencies and partners they rely on to help meet their goals.

Speakers - Koen Union, Anja Møller Asgaard and Darren Smith

Moderator - Lorna Kirman 

15:35 - Break 

15:45 - Walking the talk – Agency Case Study and Q&A

Purdie Pascoe will candidly share their journey as an agency navigating sustainability, from internal commitment to tackling challenges and achieving EcoVadis certification. This will be a powerful, practical look at the agency-side sustainability journey with opportunities to ask questions and share your experiences.

Speakers - Guy Pascoe and Gemma Williams

16:15 – BHBIA Sustainability Guidance: Re-introduction & next steps

The BHBIA will reintroduce its Sustainability Guidance with a renewed call for collective action across the insights community. 

 

Please note all prices are exclusive of VAT

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Any member Free
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