Sustainability & the Toy Industry
Insights on ESG, EPR, Global Plastic Treaty and Smarter Testing
Date and Time
Wednesday 1 October 2025
8 AM UTC | 10 AM CEST | 1:30 PM IST | 4 PM SGT
Why Attend?
From ESG and EPR to the Global Plastics Treaty, the sustainability trends are reshaping the toy industry. In this joint webinar with the Asia Toy and Play Association (ATPA), we share practical solutions and real-world case studies you can apply immediately. You'll:
• Gain a clear ESG primer designed for toy companies.
• Understand the latest EPR policy shifts across Europe and Asia-Pacific.
• Hear first-hand about The LEGO Group’s sustainability journey.
• Discover how smarter chemical testing can streamline compliance and reduce environmental impact.
Webinar agenda
- Research insights from the Asia Toy & Play Association's latest white paper, "Sustainability and the Toy Industry – An ESG Introduction"
- Latest policy shifts of EPR Regulations in Europe and Asia-Pacific
- The LEGO Group’s sustainability journey
- A smarter sustainability solution – Eurofins Chem-ST™ Chemical Smart Testing Service
- Live Q&A with industry experts
About the speakers:
Anthea Ow
Anthea Ow
Manager, Government & Public Affairs APAC and Sustainability Lead, The LEGO Group
Anthea Ow is Manager, Government Relations and Public Affairs, APAC at the LEGO Group, leading on its sustainability policy and risk agenda in the region. Prior to that, she was at TheCityUK, where she developed engagement strategies and advocated for policies that create commercial opportunities for the UK-based financial and related professional services industry in Asia. She has also held roles at Asia House, a think tank driving commercial and political engagement between Asia and Europe, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore.
Cecilia Toro Mackenney
Cecilia Toro Mackenney
Sustainability Regulatory Services Manager, Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines
Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance Specialist with +10 years of experience in contracts, and expertise in ESG reporting, environmental law, and corporate sustainability frameworks & standards (special focus in EU & UK).
Dr Devender Singh
Dr Devender Singh
VP, Global Technical, Quality & Regulatory, Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines
Devender holds a PhD in organic synthetic chemistry and specialises in sustainable chemistry specifically the development of novel methods for the assessment of hazardous chemicals in consumer products. Having worked for over 11 years at Eurofins Modern Testing Services, Devender now heads up Global innovation and technical development for Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines.
Matteo Vezzosi
Matteo Vezzosi
Executive Director, Asia Toy and Play Association
Matteo is the Executive Director of the Asia Toy & Play Association, based in the HQ in Singapore. He manages the day-to-day operations, leads the advocacy and lobbying activities and the overall development of the organization – including the business services and working groups. He is actively contributing to the re-shaping of the toy industry in Asia engaging with key stakeholders and thought leaders in the region.
Tod Gimbel
Tod Gimbel
Founder, The Spaceship
Tod Gimbel is one the cofounders and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of early stage startup, The Spaceship Academy. The Spaceship operates at the intersection of sustainability, education and artificial intelligence.
He is also the host of the Spaceship’s “Future Shapers” podcast and “The Ageless Wonders” podcast. Found on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and wherever you get your podcasts.
