What you’ll learn
Description
The webinar will be delivered in partnership with Santander UK.
On July 18, 2024, the European Union's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), entered into force. The ESPR contains several new measures, one of which is the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP).
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) provides comprehensive information about a product throughout its lifecycle. It typically includes details such as the product’s origin, composition, manufacturing process, sustainability attributes, usage instructions, and end-of-life disposal options. DPP’s require digital technologies such as QR codes to store and share this information securely and transparently.
DPPs serve as a tool for consumers to make informed purchasing decisions, for businesses to demonstrate product transparency and sustainability, and for regulators to ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
Central to this are labelling requirements for the EU DPP. These will provide detailed information on product composition, origins, environmental impact, and recycling instructions. Consumers and recyclers will have access to these details, ensuring that products are properly recycled or disposed of.
If you’re looking to create a stronger sustainability strategy and want to get your head around what the introduction of DPPs mean for your business, then this session is for you.
Speakers:
Kevin Dixie
Co-Founder, Buyerdock
Buyerdock is a digital platform (with a patent to deliver EU recycle regulations) that has over 800 brands displaying their data direct to consumers using QR codes powered by GS1.
Working with industry, the platform covers all current EU requirements to deliver the Digital Product Passport.
Kevin has over 25 years' experience in sales (SMEs and corporates), built, helped launch and invested in multiple brands and has founded numerous tech startups. In his spare time, Kevin is a registered mudlarker and can often be found on the Thames of London!
Catherine Beare
Regional Director, Business Assurance, UK and Iberia- Intertek
Catherine has been in the sustainability world for 20 years, previously working with businesses in the community, the leading CSR, not for profit helping companies implement and improve their internal CSR programs. During her 14 years at Intertek, she has worked with all sectors helping organizations deliver effective and risk managed responsible supply chains. Having worked globally but with more of a focus on UK and EU, Catherine has grown Intertek's responsible supply chain programs supporting regional expansion, bringing to new market, new innovative sustainability solutions and speaking at many subject matter focused events.
Hussam Sultan
Head of ESG Solutions, Santander UK
Hussam is an international sustainable banking and finance professional, with over two decades of expertise navigating the financial landscapes of Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Hussam currently works as Head, ESG Solutions at Santander UK Corporate and Commercial Banking business, prior to that he worked as the Head of ESG Solutions for Middle East, Africa, and India at S&P Global in Dubai, UAE.
Leila Al-Kazwini
Ecosystem Development Manager- Santander Navigator Global, Santander UK
Leila has had an extensive career in international trade for seven years. Prior to Santander she worked on Creative Services and Agri Food and Drink for the Department for Business and Trade specialising in the Middle East. Prior to this she worked in both the private and public sector for such diverse organisations as the Premier League and Sports Grounds Safety Authority. But her working life began as a fashion buyer for companies such as Jaeger, Laura Ashley and BHS.
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