Author: Jan Horst Schnakenberg

EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Obligations, Risks & Compliance for Producers

Deforestation and forest degradation linked to agricultural production and global commodity trade have become major regulatory concerns worldwide. To...

Understanding the 5 Life Cycle Stages of a Product in LCA

Life cycle thinking has become indispensable for companies navigating the EU's expanding sustainability regulations. Understanding the 5 product life...

Product Compliance Made Simple: Reduce Risk, Ensure Market Access

Product compliance is now a critical factor for companies working with chemical substances in the United States or the European Union. Regulations...

Mastering SVHC Compliance: A Business Guide to Substances of Very High Concern

Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) remain a critical compliance challenge for companies operating in the European Union. With the REACH...

TSCA Compliance Regulation Guide: Navigating Chemical Reporting for Your Business

TSCA compliance is gaining urgency. With rising enforcement and evolving reporting requirements, the Toxic Substances Control Act is reshaping how...

EU Battery Regulation: New Requirements Across the Life Cycle

Whether in electric vehicles, industrial machinery, or consumer electronics, batteries are at the heart of today’s manufacturing value chains. For...

End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive: Key Facts for ELV Compliance

The End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (ELV Directive) is a core regulation in the European Union – designed to reduce the environmental impact of...

Dodd-Frank Act Section 1502: Conflict Minerals & SEC Reporting Requirements

The Dodd-Frank Act may have been signed in 2010, but Section 1502 on conflict minerals remains a critical compliance challenge for manufacturers...

Conflict Minerals Explained: Understanding 3TG and Their Compliance Impact

Conflict minerals – tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold (3TG) – are essential raw materials in countless modern products, from smartphones to cars and...

EU Conflict Minerals Regulation: A Compliance Imperative for Global Supply Chains

Armed conflicts and human rights abuses linked to mineral sourcing have long raised red flags. With the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation in force,...

REACH Regulation & Reporting: Navigating EU Chemicals Compliance with Confidence

A single screw coated with a restricted substance can trigger penalties across 30 countries – that’s today’s reality for manufacturers. Since 2007...

CSRD & Scope 3: Why Value Chain Emissions Demand a Closer Look

Understanding Scope 3 emissions is no longer optional – it’s a regulatory imperative. Under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD),...

Responsible Minerals: Sourcing Policy and Use in Global Supply Chains

If you manage supply chain compliance, you know the landscape has dramatically shifted. What began as conflict minerals reporting focused on 3TG...

Sustainable Product Design: Driving the Future of Responsible Manufacturing

Sustainable product design is more than just a trend; it is a necessity in today’s industrial landscape. As businesses strive to minimize their...

Navigating Automotive Regulatory Compliance in a Complex Industry

In today’s automotive industry, compliance is a strategic necessity. From hazardous substance restrictions to end-of-life vehicle directives,...

Sustainable Manufacturing: How to Achieve a Green Production

Industrial engineering and manufacturing of products is always accompanied by the extraction and consumption of raw materials from nature and the use...

Eco Efficiency Analysis: Balancing Profit and Planet

In today's business landscape, companies face the dual challenge of achieving profitability while minimizing their environmental impact. This article...

The Digital Product Passport: Regulation, Requirements, and Industry Impact in the EU

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is one of the European Union’s most ambitious initiatives to promote transparency, traceability, and sustainable...

What is Resource & Material Efficiency for Businesses?

Resource efficiency stands for the relationship between natural raw materials or technical-economic materials and the benefits gained from their use,...

PFAS Regulation in the EU: From POP to REACH

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have gained global attention due to their widespread use and potential effects on human health and the...

Powering the Future: Sustainability in the Electronics Industry

In an era where electronic devices seamlessly integrate into every facet of our daily lives, the demand for sustainability in the global electronics...

Deciphering the Carbon Footprint of Car Manufacturing

According to a report by the European Environment Agency, transport was responsible for around a quarter of the EU's total CO₂ emissions in 2022....

Sustainability in the Automotive Industry: Navigating the Green Road

When it comes to sustainability, all eyes are on the transport sector and the automotive industry in particular. The accelerating concern for climate...

Circular Economy: a Key Factor to Sustainability

As we navigate today's global environmental challenges, the circular economy offers a refreshing perspective, showing us how to do more with less. By...

Building a Digital Circular Economy

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the integration of digital technologies is paramount for the successful implementation of Circular...

What is an Environmental Management System? From EMAS to ISO 14001

The term environmental management system refers to a holistic and strategic framework with the introduction of which companies commit themselves to...

Carbon Transparency – an Opportunity for Companies and the Environment

Reducing carbon emissions is undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges for companies to combat climate change. “Carbon is the new calorie”, says...