12 December 2025 / 15:00 - 16:00 CET
EPIC Sustainability Meeting: When Sustainable Actions Become a Business Advantage
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Photonics has the potential to significantly contribute to a more sustainable world by supporting renewable energy, improving measurement and monitoring technologies, and reducing environmental impacts. At the same time, it is essential for photonics companies to integrate sustainable practices into their operations — not only to address climate change but also to promote community well-being, economic resilience, and long-term industry growth. Our Workgroup is dedicated to inspiring and guiding both beginner and advanced member companies in adopting sustainability practices. We focus on broad sustainability factors, including environmental impact, social responsibility, and economic stability. Together, we aim to empower our industry to be more sustainable, creating innovative solutions that benefit society and the planet.

Is sustainability primarily a financial expense, a matter of corporate belief, or a key to long-term competitiveness? In this 1-hour online session, we will explore the diverse motivations behind sustainability initiatives in the photonics industry. One speaker will share how deep-rooted values drive their company’s commitment to climate action. Another will demonstrate how sustainability can generate clear business value and competitive advantage. Join us to reflect on your own company’s approach and engage in a dynamic discussion on the evolving role of sustainability in business strategy.

Event is dedicated to the EPIC  members only.

Agenda

15:00 – 15:10 Welcome by Carlos Lee, Director General at EPIC
15:10 – 15:25 Ibsen PhotonicsWinning the Long Game by Doing What is Right – Henrik Skov Andersen, CEO (Denmark)
15:25 – 15:40 Edmund Optics Profitability through Sustainability: a Strategic Advantage – Estefania Cervantes, Global Sustainability Manager (United Kingdom)
15:40 – 15:50 Workgroup updates by Carlos Lee, Director General at EPIC
15:50 – 16:00 Discussion and closing remarks by Carlos Lee, Director General at EPIC

Speakers

Winning the Long Game by Doing What is Right

Global Sustainability Manager at Edmund Optics
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Attendees
  • Amandine Debloudts , Marketing-Communications Manager at SEDI-ATI FIBRES OPTIQUES
  • Andreas Theisen , Head of Investor Relations & Sustainability at Jenoptik
  • Angelique Rascle , Sustainability innovation and buisiness coordinator at CEA
  • Chantal Derksen , Business Support Manager at Mitutoyo Research Center Europe
  • Charlotte Gebhardt, Sustainability Manager at DELO Industrie Klebstoffe
  • Christoph Puetz, Senior Manager ESG & Sustainability at AIXTRON
  • David Ettel , CEO at NANOTECHNA
  • Elizabeth Illy , Head of Marketing at HUBNER Photonics
  • Estefania Cervantes , Global sustainability manager at Edmund Optics
  • Gintare Bataviciute-Petrikiene , Project manager at LIDARIS
  • Giulia Chiecchio Richard, Student at Institut optique
  • Henrik Skov Andersen , CEO at Ibsen Photonics
  • Iris Michel, Head of Technical Documentation & Compliance at 3D-Micromac
  • Jan Hendrik Peters , Owner at bmbg consult
  • Josselin Petit , Technical Manager Optics, Photonics & Sensors at EDRMedeso
  • Julian Bernhauer, ESG & Safety Expert at Heidelberg Instruments Mikrotechnik
  • Junel Chan, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at Optimax Systems
  • Markus Burri, Compliance at Meerstetter Engineering
  • Martina Visini , C.I. PM & Digital Identity Architect at Startech
  • Maximilian Pied , Marketing at Edmund Optics
  • Michael Muehlberger , Senior Scientist at PROFACTOR
  • Myriam Labidi , Marketing Manager at LIGENTEC
  • Olaf Encke, Senior Quality Manager & Sustainability Officer at attocube systems
  • Olle Rosenqvist , Engineering Manager at Thorlabs Sweden
  • Ruta Mickune, Quality Assurance Manager at EKSMA Optics
  • Sara Martenson, Sustainability specialist at Mycronic
  • Sofia Pazzagli , Project Manager GREEPHON at Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin
  • Svenja Huebner , Project Management at FBGS Technologies
  • Tony Chown, QHSE Manager at Bay Photonics
Contact Information
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Coordination
Carlos Lee
Carlos Lee
Director General
Event Manager
Logistics, venue, accommodation, and transportation
Neringa Noreikiene
Neringa Noreikiene
Events Manager
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