Ahead of this year's Sustainability in Packaging Asia 2024, we spoke with Eric Soegyanto, Regional Head of Packaging - APAC R&D at Kenvue, to get a sneak peek of what we can expect from his presentation on ‘How Kenvue Drives Human-Centric Sustainable Innovation’. Here's what he had to say...

Your presentation at this year’s Sustainability in Packaging Asia will cover “How Kenvue Drives Human-Centric Sustainable Innovation” Why is it important for others in the industry to hear this message?

Presentation will cover How Kenvue Drives Human-Centric Sustainable Innovation, as part of our Healthy Lives Mission

What are the main challenges in your day-to-day work relating to sustainable packaging solutions?

There are 2 prominent challenges:
1. Delivering growth & impact for Kenvue to enable our Healthy Lives Mission
2. Building a resilient & agile supply networks globally to ensure continuation and consistency across our sustainable packaging portfolio
 

What are some of the biggest opportunities gaining attention within the packaging industry?

Biggest opportunities: Sustainable Decoration Techniques which can be applied to premium-range products; Reuse & Refill options (sustainable ones of course!)
 

What do you think will be some of the most interesting advancements in packaging in the near future?

Interesting advancements in the near future: Non-fossil fuel based packaging, e.g. fiber based, or bio-based (non-edible crop byproducts)

What are the challenges the brands have to overcome in the next few years?

Challenges for the brands to overcome: How to ensure that we remain true to our "Human-centric innovation" through sustainable packaging options. Consumer is king and human centricity remains first and foremost. Sustainable packaging should not come at the cost of user experience