Sustainability Regulatory Services - Overview
Global Sustainability regulations Compliance is essential for businesses to minimize their environmental impact and promote social responsibility. Sustainability consulting supports compliance, enhances reputation, boosts market competitiveness, and meets growing consumer demand for sustainable products. It also mitigates legal risks while promoting resource efficiency and aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.
- 30 December 2024Regulation on Deforestation Risk Commodities
- Implementation: 30 December 2024
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: Agricultural commodities (e.g., soy, palm oil, coffee), timber, paper, pulp products, packaging
Obligations: Direct impact on raw materials
- last quarter of 2024Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
- Implementation: Q4 2024
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: All packaging materials (e.g., plastic, paper, metal, glass), consumer and industrial packaging
- Obligations: Direct impact on packaging materials and disposal/recycling
- 30 March 2024Green Sustainability Claims and Labelling
- Implementation: 30 March 2024
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: All consumer goods (including biocides)
- Obligations: Direct impact on labels and sustainability claims
- 16 March 2024Net-Zero Industry Act
- Implementation: 16 March 2024
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: Renewable energy technologies, energy storage systems, carbon capture and storage, energy-efficient industrial equipment
- Obligations: Direct impact on manufacturing and claims
- 28 February 2024Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition
- Implementation: 28 February 2024
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: Eco-labeled products, consumer electronics, household appliances, textiles, clothing, food products
- Obligations: Direct impact on raw materials, packaging, labels, and disposal
- 22 March 2023Common Rules to Promote the Repair of Goods for Consumers
- Implementation: 22 March 2023
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: Consumer electronics, household appliances, textiles, footwear, furniture
- Obligations: Encouraging the repairability of goods
- 1 January 2023The Anti-Waste Law in France
- Implementation: 1 January 2023
- Region: France (EU)
- Products Impacted: Plastics, packaging, single-use accessories, textiles, electronics, construction materials
- Obligations: Direct impact on raw materials, formulation, packaging, labels, claims, manufacturing, and disposal (sustainability regulati…)
- 19 December 2022Improving Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Hazardous Chemicals
- Implementation: 19 December 2022
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: Industrial chemicals, consumer chemicals (e.g., cleaning products), pesticides, and biocides
- Obligations: Direct impact on raw materials and formulation
- 30 November 2022Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging
- Implementation: 30 November 2022
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: Consumer goods packaging (e.g., food, beverages, BPC), industrial and commercial packaging, single-use plastic items
- Obligations: Direct impact on packaging materials and disposal
- 29 July 2021European Climate Law
- Implementation: 29 July 2021
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: Energy-intensive industries (steel, cement), automotive, building materials, consumer products with high carbon footprints
- Obligations: Direct impact on manufacturing processes and claims
- 19 April 2021Organic Action Plan
- Implementation: 19 April 2021
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: Organic food and beverages, organic farming inputs (e.g., seeds, fertilizers), organic textiles
- Obligations: Direct impact on raw materials and formulation
- 19 April 2021European Industrial Strategy
- Implementation: 19 April 2021
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: High-tech industries (aerospace, automotive), manufacturing sectors, renewable energy technologies, digital and green sustainability technologies
- Obligations: Direct impact on manufacturing and claims
- 27 March 2021Food Contact Materials
- Implementation: 27 March 2021
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: Food packaging, kitchenware, food storage containers, utensils, and appliances that come into contact with food
- Obligations: Direct impact on packaging materials
- 14 October 2020Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
- Implementation: 14 October 2020
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: Industrial chemicals, consumer products (e.g., detergents, BPC), pharmaceuticals, pesticides, plastics
- Obligations: Direct impact on raw materials and formulation
- May 2020Farm to Fork Strategy
- Implementation: May 2020
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: Food and beverages, agricultural products, animal feed, pesticides, fertilizers
- Obligations: Direct impact on raw materials, labels, and disposal
- 12 June 2019Single-Use Plastic Bans
- Implementation: 12 June 2019
- Region: EU
- Products Impacted: Single-use plastic items (e.g., straws, cutlery, plates), food packaging, beverage containers, plastic bags
- Obligations: Direct impact on packaging and disposal
Key Obligations under Sustainability Regulations
- Design for Sustainability: Ensure that products are designed with sustainability in mind, considering lifecycle impacts
- Material Sourcing: Use responsibly sourced raw materials, prioritizing recycled or renewable resources
- Waste Management: Implement strategies for minimizing waste during manufacturing and promote recycling of materials
- Sustainable Packaging Compliance: Use environmentally friendly packaging with recyclable or biodegradable materials to meet environmental regulations.
- Product Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct necessary testing to ensure products meet safety and performance standards before market release
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of the product, including end-of-life disposal and recycling initiatives
- Transparency for sustainable Supply Chain: Maintain traceability in the supply chain to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, such as the EU Deforestation Regulation
- Consumer Education: Provide users with information on proper use, disposal, and recycling of products to communicate to the end users about sustainability efforts through ecolabelling certifications, avoiding greenwashing.
- Corporate Governance: Establish governance structures that prioritize sustainability within corporate strategies and operations
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG Reporting): Regularly report on ESG metrics, following frameworks like the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive or Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
- Sustainability Through Engagement & Training: Engage stakeholders, including communities and consumers, to address sustainability concerns while equipping employees with training on sustainable practices and corporate social responsibility initiatives..
- Sustainability Goals and KPIs: Set measurable sustainability goals and key performance indicators to track progress over time.
- Data Management Systems: Implement robust systems for collecting, managing, and verifying data related to environmental impact and social responsibility
- Third-Party Assurance: Consider obtaining external verification of sustainability reports to enhance credibility and transparency
How can Freyr Help?
At Freyr, we specialize in providing sustainability consulting and offer End-to-end regulatory services for sustainability to help you navigate the complexities of the Global Sustainability Regulations. Our services include:
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Sustainability Compliance Assessment
Conducting in-depth sustainability compliance assessments and developing tailored strategies, including action plans, and risk mitigation strategies, for global sustainability regulations compliance and meet environmental standards
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Labelling and Documentation
Providing Sustainable packaging Solutions including Guidance on eco-friendly labeling, accurate sustainability claims, organic content, and carbon footprint assessments to support compliant, environmentally responsible product documentation
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Product Compliance Support
Support with sustainable material selection, sustainable supply chain compliance, supplier audits, and programs to meet sustainability regulations across product lifecycle
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Sustainability Innovations
Guidance on sustainable product innovation, regulatory impact analysis, and advocacy for supportive policies to enhance compliance and market competitiveness
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Corporate Sustainability Consulting
Support with ESG reporting compliance, sustainability reporting, sustainability strategy, data verification, and carbon management through materiality sustainable assessments, goal setting, and risk analysis
