Regulation, Ratings, Reports

Jenny Walther-Thoß
27. February 2025

News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

News and updates from national and European regulators continue to be an integral part of our newsletter. In this issue, you can expect (once again) a new regulatory proposal in the plastics sector, information and practical help on the PPWR as well as insights into the resurgent debates on CSRD, EU Taxonomy and CSDDD.   […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

One year of “New EcoVadis”: What have we learnt?

EcoVadis has become an important player in sustainability assessments in today’s packaging industry. Increasingly, customers are demanding proof of sustainability performance from their suppliers. EcoVadis has emerged as a real factor in the value chain. It is therefore important for companies today to develop a thorough understanding of the EcoVadis rating and validation process. We […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Politics and sustainability turn into the three R’s – regulation, ratings and reports

Regulation, ratings and reporting have taken up more and more space in recent years. Our newsletter has illustrated what is also happening in the day-to-day business of companies. As BP Consultants, we accepted this challenge at an early stage and have developed the topic into a separate pillar of our consulting services over time. Regulation […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
16. December 2024

News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

In our politics block this time, we offer you a review of the year and take a look ahead. The protagonists: EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation), CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation), ECGT and GCD (Green Claims Regulations) and LKSG (Supply Chain Act).   2024 was also a ride through the […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Shifts in the CSRD: What needs to be done? (and what not)

The European Commission has made a significant adjustment to the timetable for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This development brings both challenges and opportunities for companies. This is particularly true for those that were not previously subject to the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). We shed light on the details of the shift, its impact […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Climate Reporting Essentials: Outlook for 2025

A veritable wave of new directives is making climate-related disclosures mandatory for a large part of the global economy. This requires a transparent inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, an analysis of climate risks and disclosure of the measures taken. We tell you what the development means for companies in the packaging industry, take a […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
08. October 2024

Plastic taxes in Europe: where we stand and what needs to be done

The EU plastic levy was introduced in 2021 as part of the temporary EU recovery package to support Member States affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. There are currently very different combinations of laws, levies and taxes that are applied differently by individual states. We take a basic look at the topic, look in detail at […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
07. October 2024

News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

In our policy block this time, we look at new events, regulations and deadlines relating to the Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR), the latest on the PPWR, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the current version of the minimum standard for determining the recyclability of the ZSVR, the regulation on the […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
30. September 2024

On the table: The proposal for the German CSRD Implementation Act

While European regulations apply directly to every EU country, directives must be transposed into national law. A draft bill for the transposition of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) into German law is now available. We take a look at what has changed in the German draft legislation compared to the EU directive, how […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

The PPWR is here – what does it mean for the packaging industry?

The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has been adopted, setting new standards for the European packaging industry. This regulation marks the beginning of a fundamental change in the way packaging is designed, produced and disposed of. It forces companies to scrutinise their previous approaches – but at the same time brings with it […]

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