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February 2025 Product Update

Revamped Initiatives and New Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

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We are excited to announce the release of updated and newly introduced initiatives aimed at improving your organization’s sustainability efforts and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. This update includes comprehensive revisions across all general GBB initiatives and introduces a set of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiatives to support your compliance needs.

New Features and Enhancements


The general GBB initiatives have undergone a significant update, providing you with the latest, most actionable information for success in various sustainability areas. These revisions reflect expanded descriptions, newly refined key actions, and updated completion criteria.

Updated General Initiatives

We’ve carefully reviewed and revised the general initiatives across the following categories:

  • Energy & Emissions
  • Consumption & Waste
  • Water Use
  • Transportation
  • Workplace & Culture
  • Community & Society
  • Governance
  • Work-from-Home

These updates ensure that your sustainability efforts align with current best practices. Some outdated initiatives have been removed or reworked, and point scores have been recalibrated. Users may notice that their scores may have changed as a result.

What you need to do:

  • Review completed initiatives: Ensure your completed initiatives still meet the updated criteria.
  • Explore new initiatives: Check out other initiatives that may now be completed under the new guidelines.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Initiatives

Note—The EPR initiatives are only available to the Premium plan and up, if you'd like to access this feature, contact us to upgrade your account. 


In response to increasing regulations, we've introduced 12 new EPR initiatives across several sectors including:

  • Consumer products
  • Food & beverage
  • Food distribution
  • Food production
  • Maritime supply
  • Promotional products
  • Retail

These initiatives guide you through the steps to comply with EPR laws, which are rapidly expanding in various regions. Please note—these initiatives will only appear if you have selected one of the above industries in Account Settings.

 

What is EPR?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) holds producers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their product packaging. This includes responsibilities for collection, recycling, and disposal, helping reduce waste, and promoting a circular economy. EPR laws are in place in several states, including California, Colorado, Maine, and Oregon, which have enacted mandatory packaging regulations.

 

Overall Impact
This product release is designed to help your organization adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape while continuing to make impactful sustainability strides. We are committed to helping you navigate these changes, streamline your efforts, and maximize your contributions to a more sustainable future.

 

What You Need to Do

  •  Check compliance requirements: Review the new EPR initiatives to ensure your organization is meeting the relevant legal requirements.
  • Explore New EPR Initiatives: Check the new EPR-related initiatives in the designated sectors and understand the steps required to comply.
  • Consult for Guidance: For detailed assistance on EPR compliance, reach out to a consultant such as Clearyst Advisory.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us!