CPHI Unveils Pharma Sustainability Summit

CPHI has announced the launch of the CPHI Sustainability Summit, a new two-day event dedicated to advancing sustainability across the pharmaceutical value chain. 

Taking place at Fiera Milano, Italy, on 5-6 October 2026, alongside CPHI Milan, the summit will bring together more than 300 sustainability leaders, pharmaceutical executives and supply chain stakeholders to discuss practical action on one of the industry’s most pressing priorities.

The launch builds on the work of the CPHI Sustainability Collective, an industry-wide initiative set up by CPHI to connect sustainability leaders, manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and solution providers committed to advancing sustainability across pharma.

The two-day program will feature more than 20 expert-led content sessions and over 10 roundtables, working groups and interactive discussions focused on translating sustainability ambitions into tangible business outcomes. Key topics will include sustainable manufacturing, supply chain decarbonization, packaging innovation, green chemistry, regulatory developments and strategies for embedding sustainability into business operations.

Attendees will have opportunities to engage directly with industry peers, sustainability specialists and pharmaceutical decision-makers through workshops, focus groups, solution labs and collaborative working sessions designed to encourage knowledge exchange and practical problem-solving.

Silvia Forroova, Director of Partnerships & Sustainability at CPHI and founder of the CPHI Sustainability Collective, said: “Sustainability is no longer a future ambition for the pharmaceutical industry; it is a business imperative. Organizations 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.”

Registration for The Sustainability Summit is now open.