At The Making Vinyl Sustainability Summit, the industry’s brightest minds come together not just to talk about sustainability – but to ground it in facts, science, and meaningful change. This dedicated day, on September 26th, during the Making Conference, to be held in Haarlem, Netherlands, is where bold ideas meet rigorous analysis, and where environmental responsibility is no longer a side conversation but the core agenda.
From the outset, the summit signals a shift in tone: data-driven presentations, evidence-backed analyses, and panel discussions designed to challenge assumptions and push the conversation beyond greenwashing. Experts from across the vinyl supply chain – manufacturers, process engineers, packaging designers, recyclers, and environmental scientists – share cutting-edge research that explore how the industry can reduce its footprint without compromising quality or authenticity.
Importantly, representatives from leading environmental NGOs are actively involved, offering an independent perspective and helping to ensure that the discussions remain aligned with broader climate goals and scientific standards.
But The Sustainability Summit isn’t just about listening – it’s about engaging. Throughout the day, structured dialogues and interactive forums invite participants to debate, question, and build on one another’s findings. Whether it’s assessing lifecycle impacts, evaluating alternative materials, or rethinking logistics and energy use, every session is guided by one unifying principle: the solutions must be scientifically sound and practically implementable.
As the summit draws to a close, attendees leave not with vague promises or abstract ideals, but with a clearer understanding of what real sustainability looks like in vinyl – and a renewed commitment to lead the way there.
About Making Vinyl: Founded in 2017, Making Vinyl (https://makingvinyl.com) is the premier event dedicated to the vinyl record industry. The events feature keynote speakers, panel discussions and presentations from influential voices in the music industry. Attendees will learn about the latest trends and technologies in record manufacturing, distribution, album packaging and sustainable materials. It is also an opportunity to network with peers, explore the latest vinyl innovations and discover new ways to grow your business. Whether you are an experienced industry veteran or new to the vinyl scene, our events offer valuable insights and opportunities. Together we make vinyl. From tackling supply chain issues, understanding demand dynamics, adopting environmental best practice and overcoming challenges such as street date shuffle and postal paralysis, we are working together to solve the industry’s current problems. www.makingvinyl.com
Contact: Bryan Ekus, [email protected] Tel: +1 407 7331901
About Studio Krause:
Studio Krause GmbH & Co. KG is organizing partner for Making Vinyl Europe, the premier business conference for the vinyl industry, encompassing manufacturing, distribution, and culture. Since 2019, we’ve been closely collaborating with Making Vinyl (US) to bring this event to Europe. Following successful events in Berlin, Offenbach (Germany), and Haarlem (Netherlands), we’re excited to once again contribute to the 2024 Conference in Haarlem. Studio Krause – Your agency for sustainable communication, marketing strategies, and public relations across all business tiers.
Contact: Andrej Krause, [email protected] Tel: +49 172 8332225, www.studiokrause.eu
