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YPN Webinar: Sustainability in Mills and Forestry

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Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Dates: October 1, 2026
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Appita YPN Webinar: Sustainability in Mills and Forestry

Managing risk, strengthening resilience and supporting responsible sourcing

Join the Appita Young Professionals Network for the second webinar in its 2026 series, exploring two increasingly important sustainability issues for the paper and packaging sector: water stewardship and responsible fibre sourcing.

Hear from specialists at Opal ANZ and FSC Australia & New Zealand about emerging risks, changing expectations and practical approaches that can help organisations strengthen environmental performance, operational resilience and responsible sourcing.

MODERATOR
Nina Yu
Secretary, Appita YPN
Product Life Cycle Maximisation (LCM) and Packaging Technologist, Arbex

GUEST SPEAKERS
Tara O’Brien, Environment and Sustainability Specialist, Opal ANZ
Water Stewardship in the Paper & Packaging Industry: Managing Risk, Building Resilience and Driving Performance

Water sustainability is becoming a critical business issue for the paper and packaging industry. Tara will explore emerging risks, industry best practice, and practical opportunities to improve water efficiency, resilience, and stewardship. Attendees will gain insights into future trends, sustainability reporting expectations, and innovative approaches being adopted across the sector.

Stefan Steen Jensen, Senior Policy Manager, FSC Australia & New Zealand
How FSC can support sustainable sourcing, ESG and legality requirements in the paper and packaging industry

Stefan will introduce the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and outline how its globally recognised certification system underpins responsible sourcing across the paper and packaging industry. Stefan will explain how FSC certification works, why it matters, and provide practical guidance on sourcing, verifying and communicating the use of FSC-certified materials. 


WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Gain early insight into several new FSC initatives, including enhanced products traceability across supply chains and emerging circularity requirements designed to strengthen sustainability outcomes.
  • Understand the emerging water risks and opportunities shaping the future of the paper and packaging industry.
  • Practical industry best practice for improving water efficiency, reducing risk and building operational resilience. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This webinar is relevant to young professionals, engineers, packaging technologists, sustainability and environmental professionals, operations teams, procurement and supply-chain professionals, and anyone interested in the changing sustainability expectations facing the paper and packaging industry.

Free for Appita members. 

Non-members $50 (incl GST). Register now  to secure your place.
 

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