Strategic Focus: The Evolving EPR Landscape

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Executive Summary

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations are rapidly reshaping product sustainability and circular economy strategies worldwide. Organizations face growing pressure to finance or organize the collection, recycling and safe disposal of the products and packaging they place in the market. In response, software vendors and service providers are expanding EPR capabilities through partnerships, dedicated investment, product innovation and digital service models that automate compliance and improve data acquisition and governance. This report examines key regulatory developments across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific (APAC) and analyses the evolution of the EPR solutions landscape. 
EPR compliance depends on the quality, traceability and governance of sustainability data
Evolving EPR regulations drive investment in product and supply chain sustainability
Software vendors get ready to support EPR regulations across the globe
Figure 1. Benefits and opportunities driven by EPR regulations

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Elisa Molero

Elisa Molero

Senior Analyst

Elisa is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in supply chain sustainability. Her research covers 100 vendors in the supply chain sustainability market, supporting buye...

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Jessie Wilson

Jessie Wilson

Industry Analyst

Jessie is an Industry Analyst at Verdantix, with a research agenda spanning ESG reporting, the circular economy and supply chain sustainability. Jessie has a BSc in Geography ...

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Jessica Pransky

Jessica Pransky

Senior Manager

Jessica is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in providing insights to sustainability leaders and analysing ESG and sustainability reporting software. She advises tec...

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