CPHI will feature a new Sustainability Summit at this year's tradeshow, with the two-day event dedicated to advancing sustainability across the pharmaceutical value chain.
CPHI Milan — taking place in Fiera Milano on 6-8 October this year — said that it created the new summit to help organisations develop measurable, commercially viable solutions that can be implemented.
It hopes the event will foster knowledge sharing among stakeholders involved in sustainability initiatives through discussions, workshops, working groups and sessions led by experts.
The Sustainability Summit — which takes place on the 5th and 6th of October, beginning the day before CPHI Milan — will gather more than 300 leaders in sustainability, pharmaceutical executives and supply chain stakeholders to engage in discussions about practical actions addressing one of the industry's most pressing priorities.
As pharma companies face increasing pressure from regulators, investors, customers and partners to reduce their environmental impact and strengthen supply chain resilience, sustainability has become a strategic business consideration across the whole sector.
The launch of the summit builds on the work of the CPHI Sustainability Collective, an initiative set up by CPHI to "connect sustainability leaders, manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and solution providers committed to advancing sustainability across pharma."
CPHI said that the Collective has helped identify key challenges facing the industry and highlighted the need for a dedicated forum focused on practical implementation and measurable outcomes.
The two-day programme will feature more than 20 expert-led content sessions and several roundtables, working groups and interactive discussions focused on translating sustainability ambitions into tangible business outcomes.
Key topics will include sustainable manufacturing, supply chain decarbonisation, packaging innovation, green chemistry, regulatory developments and strategies for embedding sustainability into business operations.
Organiser Informa Markets said that attendees will have opportunities to engage directly with industry peers, sustainability specialists and pharma decision-makers through workshops, focus groups, solution labs and collaborative working sessions.
"Sustainability is no longer a future ambition for the pharmaceutical industry; it is a business imperative," said Silvia Forroova, Director of Partnerships & Sustainability at CPHI and founder of the CPHI Sustainability Collective. "Organisations are working to balance environmental responsibility with operational efficiency, regulatory requirements and long-term growth."
"Through the Collective, we have brought together stakeholders from across the pharmaceutical ecosystem to share knowledge, align priorities and identify opportunities for progress."
The CPHI Sustainability Summit is the next step in that journey, providing a dedicated space for industry leaders to move beyond discussion and focus on practical actions that can drive measurable change.
All Summit registrations include access to all three days of CPHI Milan, enabling attendees to connect with global pharma stakeholders from across the development and manufacturing supply chain.
The launch reflects growing recognition that sustainability challenges cannot be solved in isolation and require greater collaboration. By bringing together stakeholders from across the value chain, the summit aims to support industry-wide progress and help organisations turn sustainability strategies into actionable outcomes.
Registration for The Sustainability Summit is now open, with early booking rates available until 29 June 2026.
