ECR Sustainability Sustainability Webinar #2
Focus on Sustainability Regulation & Packaging (CSRD, PPWR)
ECR Sustainability Webinar #2, scheduled for Wednesday, 17 September 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00, will focus on two major regulatory topics affecting businesses across Europe: Sustainability Regulation, particularly the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), and Packaging legislation, namely the PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation).
Here are some key insights into what this webinar is likely to cover:
Focus Areas Summary
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CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)
- Expands mandatory sustainability reporting to more companies.
- Requires detailed disclosures on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts.
- Emphasizes transparency, including supply chain data and double materiality.
- Affects finance, compliance, and sustainability operations.
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PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation)
- Aims to reduce packaging waste and improve recyclability across the EU.
- Introduces rules on reuse targets, packaging design restrictions, and harmonized labelling.
- Impacts product design, logistics, and compliance for retailers and manufacturers.
Speakers
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Sian Young (Host, Britvic): Likely to bring in practical business perspectives, especially from the FMCG sector, and moderate the discussion.
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EuroCommerce Expert: Will provide detailed, up-to-date regulatory insight from a policy and trade perspective, likely including:
- The current legislative status of CSRD and PPWR
- Key challenges for retailers and suppliers
- Opportunities for harmonisation and innovation
Why You Should Attend
- Get clarity on complex and evolving EU legislation.
- Learn practical steps to ensure compliance and prepare for future audits and reporting cycles.
- Understand the impact on packaging innovation and supply chain transparency.
- Connect policy to practice with insights from both regulatory and corporate perspectives.
