Sustainable Electronics: Emissions, Critical Materials and Circular Strategies

Thursday, September 10, 2026, 5:05pm – 6:20pm

Moderator:
Prof. Mervi Paulasto-Kröckel, Aalto University

This panel brings together leading experts from research and industry to discuss sustainability challenges and opportunities across the electronics value chain. The discussion will address the environmental impacts of semiconductors and electronic systems, the current status and limitations of recycling in electronics, and the implications of evolving ecodesign legislation. The panel will also consider advances in modern semiconductor technologies, including wide-bandgap devices, and their system-level resource efficiency benefits in electronic products. The company perspective will add practical insights on embedding environmental consciousness into business strategy and decision making. The session will provide a multidisciplinary perspective on how electronics can contribute to more sustainable products, systems, and supply chains.

Panel

• Nils Nissen, Head of the Department of Environmental & Reliability Engineering, Fraunhofer IZM
• Sipi Seisko, Project Manager, Aalto University
• Petri Korhonen, Innovation Director, Kempower Oyj
• Mathilde Billaud, Research Engineer, CEA-Leti
• ASE tbd.