Takeaways

• osapiens and GreenDot have partnered to introduce an AI-powered compliance platform that simplifies EPR compliance across Europe.
• The solution helps companies manage packaging data, reporting requirements, and costs under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
• The platform aims to improve efficiency, reduce compliance risks, and support circular economy goals through automated data management.

As European regulators tighten packaging requirements, technology firms are stepping in to help businesses manage growing compliance obligations. Sustainability software provider osapiens and environmental compliance specialist GreenDot have announced a strategic partnership to launch an AI-powered compliance platform designed to simplify Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting across Europe.

The new solution comes as companies prepare to implement the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which introduces stricter requirements on packaging design, recyclability, waste reduction, and producer accountability.

For many businesses operating across multiple European markets, complying with packaging regulations has become increasingly complex. Although the PPWR establishes broader EU-wide objectives, individual countries continue to maintain their own registration, reporting, and fee structures. This often requires companies to manage packaging information through multiple national systems, creating significant administrative and operational challenges.

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To address this issue, GreenDot and osapiens are combining their expertise to create a centralized digital platform that streamlines packaging compliance processes.

The solution will operate through the osapiens HUB, a platform designed for sustainability and regulatory management. By connecting directly with existing enterprise software systems, the platform can automatically collect and process critical packaging information, including material composition, product weight, and recyclability characteristics.

Using this data, the system helps businesses calculate their EPR compliance obligations in different European markets while also identifying the most suitable tariff structures. This capability is expected to help companies improve cost management while reducing the risk of reporting errors.

One of the major challenges facing producers is that important packaging information often resides with suppliers rather than within the company itself. To overcome this obstacle, the platform incorporates AI-assisted workflows and supplier collaboration tools that automate the collection, verification, and updating of packaging data. This reduces reliance on manual processes, spreadsheets, and repeated supplier requests.

The platform will also integrate with national EPR schemes and registration systems, allowing companies to manage reporting obligations through a single workflow as regulatory requirements continue to expand.

According to Laurent Auguste, CEO of GreenDot, businesses are increasingly concerned about the complexity and costs associated with meeting EPR requirements under the PPWR. He noted that the new platform offers a centralized solution that can help organizations manage compliance more efficiently while supporting broader circular economy objectives.

Stefan Wawrzinek, Co-Founder and Chairman of osapiens, highlighted the growing difficulty of managing cross-border EPR compliance. He said the partnership combines GreenDot’s regulatory expertise with osapiens’ AI-powered technology to provide companies with a scalable and reliable compliance solution.

Industry observers believe the partnership reflects a wider trend in sustainability regulation. Packaging compliance is no longer limited to legal teams; it now influences procurement, finance, product development, sustainability reporting, and corporate governance.

For investors, EPR readiness is becoming an important indicator of risk management and operational resilience. Companies with strong packaging data management systems may be better positioned to control costs, avoid compliance failures, and meet evolving regulatory expectations.

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As Europe advances its circular economy ambitions, digital compliance tools are expected to play a growing role in helping businesses translate complex regulatory requirements into practical day-to-day operations. The new partnership between osapiens and GreenDot represents a significant step in that direction.

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Source: ESG NEWS