From Compliance to Optimization: Leveraging EPR for Packaging Strategy and Financial Advantage
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is no longer just a compliance exercise; it’s a critical strategic challenge and a powerful financial lever for food producers. Companies at the head of the pack are asking questions like, “how do we use EPR requirements to optimize our packaging?” and “how can we utilize our reporting data to reduce long-term fee exposure?” Understanding how packaging strategy has been impacted by legislation – and then moving forward towards how you can use that reporting strategically – is what every food company should be focused on to reduce impact (and reduce costs).
Join HowGood to stretch your EPR planning beyond compliance and into strategy, featuring a panel of experts discussing the nuts and bolts of reporting and then diving into future legislation, packaging optimization, and cost-cutting strategy. We’ll cover:
The reporting framework: Essentials of EPR requirements and reporting obligations.
Packaging optimization & strategy: How EPR fees can drive R&D decisions and build a business case for sustainable packaging.
Data utilization & financial assessment: How to use reporting data proactively to evaluate financial impact and coordinate across internal teams.
Future legislation & stakeholder complexity: A glimpse into upcoming regulations and the “why” behind the rules.
Who should attend: Teams in Sustainability, R&D, Packaging, Sourcing, Finance, and Compliance—anyone involved in packaging decisions, reporting, or cost strategy.
Speakers:
Sam Harrington, Director of Packaging Sustainability at Danone
Dave Ford, Founder & Partner at Ocean Plastics Leadership Network
Arthur Gillett, Chief Research Officer at HowGood