SDA × Nurasa Joint Spotlight | NuConnects Summit: Disruptive Practices in Sustainable Packaging & Supply Chains
On the morning of Friday, May 23, 2025, leading experts from the packaging, food, logistics, and supply chain sectors gathered at the NuConnects event hosted by Nurasa to explore innovation and collaboration under the theme of “Sustainable by Design.”
Focused on the theme “Sustainable by Design: Packaging & Supply Chain Solutions,” the event delved into sustainable packaging materials, digitalization of supply chains, green manufacturing, and industrial collaboration. NuConnects was not only a feast of ideas but also a professional dialogue centered on tangible implementation.
Keynote: Sustainability as a Corporate Strategy, Not Just a Responsibility
The conference opened with a keynote titled “Sustainability in Supply Chains: Driving Innovation & Responsibility” delivered by Sean Wu, Chairman of SDA.He emphasized, “Sustainability has become a fundamental corporate strategy—no longer an ‘option’.”Drawing on over 30 years of executive experience in global manufacturing and supply chain management, Sean analyzed the practical impact of green packaging on corporate reputation, cost efficiency, risk prevention, and talent attraction. He proposed seven key elements of a sustainable supply chain:
- Sustainable Procurement and Ethical Compliance
- Integration of Circular Economy Principles
- Carbon Footprint Reduction and Energy Efficiency
- Digitalization and Smart Technology
- Industry Collaboration and Co-creation Platforms
- Consumer Education and Responsible Branding
- ESG Governance Systems and Regulatory Adaptation
“Green packaging is not just about environmental protection—it is a business advantage that helps companies win the future,” said Sean Wu.
Roundtable: From ‘Carbon Reduction’ to ‘Value Addition’—How Industry Leaders Are Doing It
Moderated by He Weiwei (Nurasa), a roundtable discussion featured three distinguished guests:
Shelley Chen (ANTPKG): Shared how digital platforms help brand clients manage long-tail packaging materials, achieving cost reduction without changing suppliers.
Siang Tian Ng (Country Foods): From the perspective of the food industry, discussed how green packaging creates flexibility in supply chain planning and delivery.🇯🇵
Atsunori Isshiki (Toyo Seikan): Presented practical experiences of Japanese packaging companies in circular materials and material innovation, emphasizing the forward-thinking concept of “sustainability by design.”All three guests agreed: “True sustainability isn’t about adding complexity—it’s about using technology and collaboration to add value through simplification.”
Networking Over Green Coffee: Cross-Industry Exchange
After the formal sessions, participants continued the conversation during a relaxed lunch and coffee networking session, engaging in smaller, in-depth discussions on supply chain collaboration, packaging innovation, and the application of digital technologies. Many industry representatives noted that the event’s “high-density content and relaxed networking rhythm” made it easier to spark collaborative ideas in an informal setting.A Green Supply Chain Is Not a Slogan—It’s a Co-created Future.Let the power of change be seen in every design, every purchase, and every delivery.
Join us. Let every conversation mark the beginning of change!