Regulation, Ratings, Reports

Jenny Walther-Thoß
27. February 2024

How does the PPWR affect the packaging industry?

Following the agreement between Parliament and the Council on 4 March 2024, the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is just around the corner. It is already knocking on the door with the ongoing final trialogue procedure. Even if it has not yet finally entered the room: The fundamental and long-running social debates and trends […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Draft of the third amendment to the German Packaging Act

Would it be more of an advantage or a disadvantage if the PPWR is not adopted in April 2024 and the cap remains open at least until after the European elections in June? As B+P Consultants, we are asked this question again and again. The short answer: It would be more of a disadvantage because […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

Even around 100 days before the European elections on 6-9 June 2024, the regulatory wheels in Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin have not come to a standstill – quite the opposite. Some things have recently been passed, others are on the home straight and some are at risk of being shelved. We bring you the latest […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
19. December 2023

The wild ride to sustainability – and what belongs on your work plan

What a wild ride! The year 2023 has barely allowed us to catch our breath when it comes to sustainability policy and the packaging industry. We take a brief look back at key packaging-related regulations for you and look ahead to next year and the topics of green claims, food contact, chemicals and due diligence […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Why packaging has become – and will remain – at the centre of EU policy

Among the many breathless EU regulations related to packaging, the PPWR stood out in 2023, even though the competition was fierce (see the “Sustainability” section of this newsletter). In this article, we will look at why the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation became one of the most lobbied legislative initiatives in the history of the […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
11. October 2023

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) adopted

The adoption of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) affects all machinery and tooling companies as well as aluminium packaging. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and has been in force since 1 October 2023.   The intention The CBAM is intended to […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

We put a special focus this time on the adoption of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which affects all machinery and tooling companies as well as aluminium packaging. We also look at the updated minimum standard for recyclable packaging, taxonomy or Environmental Delegated Act, CSRD reporting standards, the Supply Chain Directive (CSDDD), the Green […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Quo vadis EcoVadis? 2024 will bring massive changes

In recent years, EcoVadis has developed into an important tool for making the performance of companies around sustainability measurable and comparable. On 1 January 2024, EcoVadis will introduce significant changes and adapt its evaluation standards. Without professional sustainability management, it will no longer be possible to win a medal in the future. We inform you […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
15. June 2023

Ready for Carbon Disclosure 2023? CDP as first important step into systematic climate reporting

Through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), companies in the supply chain are asked by their customers to be transparent as well as document their environmental performance and the extent of their environmental (specifically greenhouse gas emissions) disclosure activities. In 2022, 746 investors and more than 280 large buyers asked companies in their value chain to […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Under the microscope: The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

On 16 May, the Council of the European Union adopted the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will come into force throughout Europe 20 days after its publication. This will be followed by a transition period of 18 months (micro-enterprises have 24 months). In all likelihood, the requirements will therefore come into force from December 2024. […]

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