Sustainability Introduction for Nonwovens Professionals

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Gaining Foundational Clarity for Strategic Sustainability

Sustainability is instigating a fundamental, structural change across the nonwovens value chain. It requires a unified response, necessitating a common understanding of global drivers and regulatory shifts.

EDANA is uniquely positioned to provide the necessary clarity. This foundational 120-minute strategic briefing is designed to establish a precise, non-negotiable baseline of knowledge, enabling cross-functional professionals to participate in their business’s sustainability initiatives.

Who This Course is For

This briefing is specifically designed for professionals across the nonwovens value chain who are not sustainability specialists but whose roles are increasingly impacted by environmental mandates and market expectations.

Commercial & Marketing teams

Those who need to confidently discuss sustainability credentials with customers and avoid greenwashing risks.

Procurement & Operations managers

Who need to understand the strategic rationale behind new sourcing or process requirements.

General management & support functions

Who require a clear overview of the landscape to align their departmental objectives with corporate sustainability goals.

If you need to bridge the knowledge gap between your daily responsibilities and your company’s internal sustainability experts, this course is your starting point.

What to Expect

In this concise, live online module, we move beyond buzzwords to focus on business relevance. Over the course of two hours (including dedicated Q&A time), you will gain the context needed to navigate the industry’s transition.

Key Learning Objectives

Navigating the landscape

A clear breakdown of the global drivers shaping the industry, including the UN SDGs and the EU Green Deal, helping you identify which aspects are most relevant to your specific business context.

Bridging the gap

Tools and vocabulary to effectively communicate with your internal sustainability experts, ensuring you can translate high-level strategies into action within your role.

Supporting strategic initiatives

A guide to understanding how your specific function – whether commercial or operational – contributes to the success of your company’s broader environmental objectives.

Practical Info & Registration

Next Course	Format	Registration Fees	Practical Information
28 April 2026	Online	EDANA Member: €320 excl. VAT	The fees include a course overview, and live access to the platform during the session.
		Non-member: €400 excl. VAT

The Sustainability Introduction course is also offered as a customised in-house course. Contact EDANA for more information.

Instructor

Dr. Rawaa Ammar is a globally recognised expert in circular economy and sustainable industrial strategy, currently leading the sustainability agenda for the nonwovens industry at EDANA. With a PhD in Environmental Sciences and a distinguished track record as a Chief Sustainability & Impact Officer in the textile innovation sector, Rawaa brings a rare dual expertise: deep scientific rigour in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and climate risk mitigation combined with pragmatic business acumen. A celebrated TEDx speaker and a LinkedIn Top Voice in sustainability with a Master’s in Education, she is also renowned for her ability to demystify complex regulatory frameworks and technical concepts, making them accessible and actionable for business leaders. Her background in pioneering design-for-disassembly technologies positions her at the forefront of the transition from linear to circular value chains, ensuring course participants receive training that is both scientifically robust and commercially relevant.

Rawaa Ammar Sustainability Director