A “window of opportunity” opens for proactive companies
With your strategy The European Green Deal The European Commission outlines a profound transformation: by 2050, “economic growth should be decoupled from resource use”. The transition to a resource-saving, climate-neutral and low-emission “circular economy” is a core component of the Green Deal.
The EU is in the process of updating the legal framework accordingly; for example in the Sustainable Products Initiative</ a> and the future ecodesign regulations. This creates opportunities for new sustainability-oriented business models for companies in production and trading.
Develop products that conserve resources and contain fewer pollutants
In the future, products should – among other things – have a long shelf life, be reusable and repairable, and be as free as possible from worrying chemicals.
Manage supply chains proactively
Anyone who puts products on the market in the EU must keep an eye on their impact along the supply chain in terms of the environment and climate as well as working conditions.