Get to know the crucial aspects of product sustainability and the regulatory landscape shaping it.
As compliance requirements grow and the need for transparency increases, more manufacturers and importers seek technical support for environmental validations such as Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and regulatory reporting mechanism such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for the EU.
In our webinar recording our two experts equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to meet and exceed sustainability standards in today's competitive market.
Understanding Product Sustainability Regulations
- Overview of global and regional sustainability regulations.
- Key regulatory frameworks and their implications for product manufacturers and suppliers.
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
- Introduction to EPDs and their significance in sustainable product development.
- Step-by-step guide to creating and verifying EPDs.
- Benefits of EPDs for transparency, market differentiation, and customer trust.
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
- Explanation of CBAM and its role in reducing carbon emissions.
- Impact of CBAM on international trade and product sustainability.
- Practical advice for adapting to CBAM requirements and minimizing carbon footprint.
Integrating Sustainability into Product Life Cycles
- Strategies for compliance and staying ahead of regulatory changes.
- Best practices for implementing sustainability throughout the product life cycle.
The Experts
Sebastiaan Stiller, CEO EPD Intl., Group Manager IVL, BoD member ECO Platform
Experienced Sustainability Manager/CEO (MBA in Sustainability Management) and Director of BoD with a corporate and consulting background in Environmental Services, Energy/Infrastructure and Manufacturing Industry. Sebastiaan ist passionate and energetic about translating strategic sustainability challenges into sustainable, impactful organisations and solutions.
Hritik Patil, Assistant Manager and Expert for Carbon Serviceas, TÜV Rheinland
Hritik holds a Master's degree in Sustainable Energy Systems from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, specializing in sustainable practices and energy systems. His work involves the utilization of advanced tools like LCA for Experts (GaBi) and SimaPro for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), EPD, PCF, CBAM and ESG Materiality Assessment to comprehensively evaluate the environmental and social impacts of various industrial processes. Furthermore, he engages in GHG (Greenhouse Gas) Accounting to measure and manage emissions, aiming for Net Zero goals.
Moderation: Jia Liu, Global Sustainability Director, TÜV Rheinland
At TÜV Rheinland, Jia leads a team of technical experts dedicated to scaling and operationalizing global service offerings in carbon and ESG. Additionally, she is actively involved in a number of leading industry initiatives across various sectors, such as textiles and hospitality, focusing on sector specific sustainability standard-setting, data measurements and public disclosures.
About EPD: EPD International
The International EPD® System is a global programme for Environmental Declarations. Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) present transparent, verified and comparable information about the life-cycle environmental impact of products and services.
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