Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum

10th - 11th March 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Caroline Elms

Director Global Packaging Procurement

pladis Global

Caroline Elms is an accomplished procurement executive with a proven track record in global sourcing, supplier relationship management, and operational excellence. She currently serves as Global Packaging Procurement Director at pladis, overseeing multiple packaging categories and leading strategic initiatives aligned with cost, sustainability, and innovation goals.

Previously, Caroline served as executive director of procurement at Estée Lauder Companies, where she drove procurement strategies for luxury brands such as Jo Malone London and Le Labo, delivering significant cost savings, accelerating speed-to-market, and advancing sustainability targets. Her expertise spans category strategy, risk management, and supplier innovation, making her a trusted leader in procurement transformation.

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Day 1

Tuesday 10th March 2026

Time
Session title
Session type
09:20 - 10:05
Plenary
10:05 - 10:45
Plenary
10:45 - 11:15
11:15 - 12:00
The flexible problem: Are there really sustainable solutions for flexible packaging? 
LyondellBasell | Mondelēz International | CEFLEX | The Consumer Good Forum
Plenary
12:00 - 12:30
Plenary
12:30 - 13:30
13:30 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:00
15:00 - 16:00
16:30 - 17:30
Day 2

Wednesday 11th March 2026

Time
Session title
Session type
09:00 - 09:40
Plenary
09:40 - 10:30
The circular conundrum: Can regulation drive better practices? 
Dow | United Nations Environment Programme | Tomra
Plenary
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 12:00
Reuse at retail scale: Cross-border lessons for interoperable reuse systems 
TerraCycle | Brambles | Fost Plus | Foodstuffs New Zealand | New European Reuse Alliance
Plenary
12:00 - 12:40
Waste pollution and climate action: Innovation across net zero and zero waste 
Vioneo | Merck Life Science | Asahi Europe & International
Plenary
12:40 - 13:40
13:40 - 15:10