This is the 3rd webinar in our series on sustainability, “Sustainability in Action: Real-world Examples for a Greener Future”, in which we explore how experts and players across different industries navigate and employ new technologies and approaches to ensure a more sustainable future.

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Sakari Hiidenheimo, a R&D manager at Neste and an expert in sustainable biofuel technology for an introduction of the transformation journey of a traditional oil refining company becoming a leading renewable and circular solution provider. This webinar focuses on R&D and technology development together with concrete examples at the midway of the transformation. Perfect for corporate innovators and long-term business developers aiming to push the boundaries of novel technologies and industry level scale-up.

Sakari’s experience at Neste and Metso, combine insights from both mineral processing and refining industries in operations, engineering and operational excellence. He currently leads a technology expert team and steers the R&D’s support portfolio for the Neste proprietary NEXBTL technology. His latest works have included capability development and continual improvement topics of the Innovation and R&D function focusing on the information management, R&D processes and ways of working.

Key Takeaways:
• Gain insider knowledge of how Neste is aiming to reach its ambitious carbon neutrality target
• Hear about Sakari's experience in capability and operational improvements in Innovation field
• Get a hands-on understanding of Neste’s success story around NEXBTL technology.
• Practical approach and ideas to foster renewal in the R&D environment, with the chance to ask Sakari questions directly.