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Join us for an inspiring session with Cristina Shoffner, a seasoned climate policy expert and strategic leader at Breakthrough Energy’s U.S. Policy & Advocacy team.


Cristina brings a wealth of experience from her time advising Senator Debbie Stabenow, shaping energy and environmental agendas in the Senate, and serving in the Obama Administration’s Council on Environmental Quality.


In this talk, Cristina will share insights on:


  • Advancing ambitious U.S. climate policies that promote innovation and clean technology deployment.
  • Bridging public and private sector collaboration for impactful climate action.
  • Her journey from environmental science studies to shaping national and organizational climate strategies.

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Sustainability

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Join leading sustainability and ESG experts from across the pharma sector for a panel discussion on the opportunities and challenges of building a greener, more compliant industry.


From reducing lab energy use and supply chain emissions to meeting evolving global regulations like CSRD, our speakers will share lessons learned, real-world strategies, and innovative approaches to pharma sustainability.


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  • Dr. Jan Bebermeier works as Global Marketing Manager at Eppendorf, overseeing sample management systems and all product-related sustainability initiatives including ACT label and PCF calculation. He is a molecular biologist by training and holds a PhD from the Medical University of Lübeck, Germany, where he conducted research on gender development. Jan has been with Eppendorf’s headquarters in Hamburg since 2005, holding various roles across product groups and strategic initiatives.


  • Dr. Jorge Gutic, based in the UK, is an environmental sustainability expert with over 25 years of experience in corporate sustainability. He holds a PhD, is a former university professor in sustainable business and sustainable tourism, and began his career as a marine ecologist in Venezuela, sparking his lifelong passion for sustainability. Today, Dr. Gutic leads sustainability initiatives as Environment & Sustainability Manager at MeiraGTx, focusing on embedding environmental considerations across pharmaceutical operations.


  • Jordan Ridgeway is the Sales Director at Impact Laboratories (My Green Lab), where he focuses on advancing sustainable laboratory practices and ESG integration. With experience in supporting labs across the pharma sector, Jordan helps organizations reduce environmental impact, improve operational efficiency, and embed sustainability into their workflows.


The session will close with a live Q&A, giving you the chance to engage directly with experts and peers navigating similar ESG challenges.


This event is hosted by Brightest in collaboration with Terra.do.

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