Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
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ESPR: Becoming circular, sustainable and compliant
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), effective from July 2024, sets new EU standards for product sustainability, focusing on resource and energy efficiency, durability, and circularity.
To become compliant, companies must create a Digital Product Passport (DPP) and store key environmental data to improve transparency and support the circular economy.
Good Growth Collective helps businesses meet ESPR requirements, become more circular, and leverage sustainable opportunities.
Curious to know more? Here's how we do it:
- Step 1: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Step 2: Digital Product Passport (DPP)
- Step 3: ESPR Compliance
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Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)
The first step in an LCA is to define the functional unit and collect information on the materials, components, and processes used throughout the product’s life cycle - from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. Each material or process is linked to emission factors, which are derived from standardized datasets that quantify environmental impacts per unit of input. Once data is compiled, we can calculate the environmental footprint at the product and company level. With help of a hotspot analysis, we can then identify materials and activities with the highest impact and implement improvements to enhance recycled inputs, product durability, and end-of-life recovery through reuse, remanufacturing, or recycling.
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Digital Product Passport (DPP)
The second step is to create a DPP and begin by compiling key information about the product’s origin, materials, manufacturing processes, environmental impact, repairability, and end-of-life cycle recovery. The passport should include data such as supply chain details, material content (including recycled or hazardous materials), carbon footprint, lifespan, and instructions for disassembly, reuse, or recycling. This information must be standardized and made accessible to relevant stakeholders across the value chain through a QR code or serial number.
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ESPR Compliance
To move from conducting an LCA and creating a DPP to full ESPR compliance, companies must align their product data with the specific requirements set out in the regulation. After compiling verified LCA data and DPP content, the passport must be uploaded to the EU’s centralized digital registry, where it becomes accessible to authorities and market actors. Beyond product transparency, ESPR also requires companies to disclose annual information on the quantity and handling of unsold consumer products. Additionally, there is a ban on the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear, promoting donation, reuse, or recycling instead. Meeting these obligations ensures both legal compliance and alignment with Europe’s shift toward a circular economy.
Smarter design starts with Ecodesign
Avoid market exclusion
Non-compliance with ESPR can lead to products being banned from the EU market. With help from the ESPR, assess your product portfolio, adapt the designs of your products, and invest in sustainable innovation to stay ahead.
Enhance consumer trust
Aligning with ESPR demonstrates a strong commitment to transparency and environmental responsibility. In doing so, companies enhance brand credibility and stakeholder confidence, thereby positioning themselves as market leaders.
Boost product innovation
ESPR compliance fuels innovation through enhanced material traceability and smarter product designs. Increase repairability, reusability, and durability to extend product lifecycles and unlock circular economy opportunities.
Want to know more about the ESPR?
From linearity to circularity, the ESPR functions as a blueprint for smart product designs and sustainable innovation.
What makes Good Growth Collective unique for ESPR compliance?
At Good Growth Collective, our ESPR service combines compliance with the development of strategies that help your company become more circular and deliver on sustainability. Our team merges over 30 years of experience with the energy and insights of emerging ESG professionals, creating a dynamic approach to the ESPR.
As part of de Jong & Laan, we integrate sustainability knowledge with robust accountancy and financial expertise. Together, we stay ahead of evolving regulations to help you remain compliant and improve your impact.
What tool do we use for ESPR compliance?
Our key partner for the ESPR is Osapiens. Osapiens provides a specialized, user-friendly platform to manage ESG data. This tool enables efficient ESPR compliance, while we focus on helping clients translate their data into actionable strategies that improve their circularity.
How can the ESPR support your company’s long-term strategy and growth beyond compliance?
The ESPR can support your company’s long-term strategy and growth by embedding sustainability into product development, fostering innovation, and securing future market access. By designing products that are more durable, repairable, and recyclable, your business can reduce material costs, minimize supply chain risks, and meet rising consumer expectations. Beyond mere compliance, aligning with ESPR positions your company as a sustainability leader, unlocking opportunities in the circular economy, and strengthening resilience against tightening global regulations.
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Kevin van Dam
Managing Consultant