Sustainable Development Goals
The main goals of SDG 12 are to steer consumers toward responsible
consumption, to shift producers away from current and unsustainable
production practices, and to foster a culture of awareness when it comes
to our use of resources.
The twelfth of these goals is Responsible Consumption
and Production which considers the way the Earth's resources are used.
THE GREEN DEAL & DPP*
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), entered
into force on 18 July, as a key pillar of the EU Circular Economy agenda
and of the Green Deal, setting the EU objective of becoming the first
climate-neutral region by 2050.
On 4 December 2023, the European Commission, Parliament, and Council
reached a draft agreement on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products
Regulation (ESPR) to ensure the sustainability of all consumer products
sold in Europe. In future, only products that have been manufactured in a
resource-saving, durable and energy-efficient manner will be allowed on
the internal market. The regulation applies to almost all categories of
goods.
DPP* Digital Product Passport
To obtain, utilise, keep and access all the information required, there
must be a solution at hand. And this is where the Digital Product
Passport (DPP) enters the scene. The DPP, mandated by the ESPR, is a
digital record that will accompany products throughout their entire life
cycle, aiming to enhance transparency from manufacturing to
end-of-life.It will provide a wealth of information about a product's
environmental impact, repairability, and recyclability, enabling
consumers to make informed choices and businesses to optimise their
operations for sustainability, facilitating the shift to a circular
economy.