Online event
Navigating Global Markets: Ensuring compliance and sustainability with Digital Product Passports (DPPs)
Tuesday 15 July at 10:00AM
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Selling to Europe and want to know what legislation you need to follow? The one thing that needs to be on your radar is the new EU Digital Product Passport (DPP). Join us for this webinar in partnership with Santander UK where we’ll cover everything you need to know.
What you’ll learn
- important need-to-know information about DPPs – and how you can get your company ready for these new developments
- implications and opportunities this initiative creates when selling overseas
- the projected timeline for adoption and the steps you should be taking now
Description
The webinar will be delivered in partnership with Santander UK.
It’s been over 6 months since the European Union's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), entered into force – but what impact does it have on international trade?
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.
DPPs have been created to shine a light on the supply chain sustainability, and help consumers make more informed choices, DPPs hold all the information about a product’s lifecycle from design phase and sourced materials right through to assembly, shipping and repairs.
While tracking a product’s lifecycle isn’t a new concept, there’s a lot to know to get set up for success with DPPs.
Santander UK’s Trade Barometer research shows that:
- 59% of UK businesses say they’re facing increased pressure from customer to meet ESG requirement.
- 54% want greater transparency of suppliers in their supply chain.
- 19% want more support to understand their business's sustainability performance.
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
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.
Aaron Battista
Managing Partner, Ember Company
Aaron Battista has served as an executive and senior advisor to many global and innovative brands including Sonos, Reformation, Boll & Branch, Frame Denim, Tea Forte, Dylan’s Candy Bar and MoMA Museum Stores.
Previously, Aaron served as the Chief Retail Officer at Kellwood Company where he managed the global expansion of retail brands including Vince, Rebecca Taylor, Adam, BLK DNM and Scotch & Soda.
Aaron has opened nearly 1,000 stores with a focus on brand experience and team development, including previous roles with Lucky Brand & Liz Claiborne, Swatch, The Body Shop and Gucci.
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!