About Tuomas Haikka

What’s in it for you:
Learn why tariffs, trade rules, and emission trading are critical to the EU’s green transition. See how foresight in policy can prevent economic loss and unlock growth in recycling. Gain insights ahead of the EU Circular Economy Act and what it means for business and society.

Sample Questions:

• How can Europe turn policy pressure into opportunity, not crisis?
• What role does emission trading play in recycling and competitiveness?
• What lessons can policymakers and businesses learn from past 'Cassandra warnings' or Troyan horse in sustainability?

Suitable for: Policy makers, regulators, industry associations, manufacturing and energy business leaders.

What’s in it for you:
Discover how product design today determines recyclability tomorrow. Get practical insights on eco-design requirements coming to cars, appliances, and construction materials. How it impacts material needs and recycled content targets. Learn how companies like Kuusakoski can partner with manufacturers to test and improve product recyclability.

Sample Questions:

• How can eco-design regulations change the way manufacturers build products? How will the requirements impact the whole manufacturing value chain?
• What tools or analyses can recyclers like Kuusakoski Oy provide on a higher level to support better product design? 
• How will recycled content targets for vehicles and appliances reshape the market?

Suitable for: Product designers, automotive and appliance manufacturers, engineering sector professionals, sustainability and sourcing managers.

What’s in it for you:
Understand how businesses can turn sustainability reporting from a burden into a competitive advantage. Learn how to prove CO₂ reductions and sustainability claims with verified data. Explore how CO₂ reporting and end-of-life studies can help companies meet regulatory and market expectations.

Sample Questions:

• Why should companies measure CO₂, and what are the best ways to do it?
• Regulations are overwhelming — how can businesses navigate without drowning?
• How can customer demand or requirement for proof be turned into a driver for growth and innovation?

Suitable for: junior corporate sustainability officers, compliance managers, procurement leaders, supply chain professionals, service designers and product managers (business development professionals), ESG managers, management teams.

What’s in it for you:
Gain an inside look at how digitalization, robotics, and AI are transforming recycling. Understand the investment case for circular economy: innovation creates jobs, competitiveness, and resilience. See how you can achieve world class recovery rate (push recovery rates towards 100% with smart technology.

Sample Questions:

• How can companies keep up with the rapid pace of digitalization in recycling?
• What does robotics and AI actually mean for everyday recycling operations?
• How do investments in recycling translate into jobs and regional growth?

Suitable for: Technology leaders, R&D, investors, innovation managers, industry stakeholders, policy makers focused on green transition.

What’s in it for you:
Learn how sustainability is about trust and people as much as it is about carbon. See how companies can integrate ethics, safety, and transparency into every part of the value chain. Get inspired by community and social impact initiatives like Mielilava, and how recognition like EcoVadis  builds credibility.

Sample Questions:

• How can companies verify sustainability throughout their value chain?
• Why is transparency and reporting as important as technical recycling results?
• What role do ethical practices play in winning public trust and new business?

Suitable for: Public sector leaders, municipal decision-makers, CSR professionals, HR leaders, general business audiences, CFO-s, finance teams.