You will gain an overview of current legal and market requirements in the field. Mark Williams will provide an update on the EUDR’s stricter traceability requirements for paper- and textile-based materials, what producer responsibility and PPWR mean for the packaging sector, and how ESPR is starting to introduce new product design requirements—especially for textiles—that businesses need to address. At the same time, customer demands for simple but trustworthy ESG and CO₂ data are increasing.
Mark Williams is Head of ESG and Sustainability at GRAKOM, where he leads a team of ESG and environmental experts who help members translate ESG requirements into business value and competitive advantage. Mark has experience with ESG both as a consultant and in-house in private companies, combining strategic perspective with a hands-on, business-driven approach. He holds two master’s degrees and a mini-MBA in sustainable business development.