New TAPPI Webinar – Sustainability in Action: The Forest Products Industry’s Path Forward

Sustainability in Action, The Forest Products Industry’s Path Forward Panel

As the forest products industry embraces the global shift toward sustainability, it is important to translate ambitious goals into tangible action. The TAPPI Paper and Board Division's Papermaking Technology and Operations Committee (PTOC) has organized this timely and forward-looking webinar featuring a panel of experts from industry leaders including Graphic Packaging International, Siemens Energy and Valmet, as well as the leading international organization guiding forest resource use, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The live panel discussion will be moderated by Paper360° Magazine Editorial Director Jan Bottiglieri and will be followed by a Q&A session.

Sustainability in Action: The Forest Products Industry’s Path Forward Panel Webinar
10:00am – 11:00am (ET)
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

There is no cost to attend. However, registration is required.

Listen in and learn about…

• Practical Sustainability Initiatives: Discover how suppliers and mills are actively implementing sustainability measures that reduce environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency.
• Collaborative Success Stories: Learn from case studies of successful collaborations between suppliers and mills that have led to significant sustainability gains, demonstrating the power of industry partnerships.
• Guidance from Industry Leaders: Gain valuable insights from FSC, Graphic Packaging International, Siemens Energy and Valmet who will offer guidance on how to align operations with the latest sustainability benchmarks and certifications.
• Future Pathways: Explore the practical steps and innovations that are shaping the future of sustainability in the forest products industry, from circular economy principles to the adoption of eco-friendly materials.

Meet the Speakers

Mike Farrell

Executive Vice President of the Mill Division, Graphic Packaging International

Mike has been in leadership positions with Graphic Packaging for 18 years.  In his current role, he is responsible for six paper mills, three integrated virgin mills and three recycled mills totaling 4.0 million tons of annual production and annual sales of $4.5 Billion.

 Daniel Boren

Senior Process Engineer, Paper Technology, Valmet

Daniel currently works with paper machine process optimization and performance audits at Valmet.  During his tenure in the paper industry, he has held positions as Process Engineer, Project Engineer/Manager, and Quality Manager, and has worked in mills for International Paper, Sonoco, and Georgia-Pacific. 

Joshua Brooks

Energy System Designer, Siemens Energy

Joshua guides the selection, configuration, size, and dispatch of energy conversion and storage assets for helping industrial customers develop affordable, sustainable, and reliable energy systems.

Shawn Collier

Director of Marketing, Forest Stewardship Council

As Director of Marketing, Shawn leads all aspects of the FSC US brand and marketing strategy, including marketing activation and creative, marketing effectiveness, member and stakeholder engagement, and media and strategic partnerships.

Jan Bottiglieri

Editorial Director, Paper360° Magazine

Jan has been writing about the pulp, paper, and packaging industries since she joined PIMA in 1987 and TAPPI for the last 23 years. She has enjoyed visiting mills and manufacturing facilities around the world. Jan is also the host of Paper360°’s “Better Together: Conversations with Innovative Leaders” podcast.

Learn more about the speakers.

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