"Two Good Co: How GECA certification supports our sustainability goals"

We’re proud to share that Nic Hunt, Nelipak’s Head of Sustainability, will be speaking at #CPHI2025 Frankfurt on October 28 as part of the panel discussion, “From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Navigating CSRD & CSDDD” at 16:00. As new sustainability regulations like CSRD and CSDDD take hold, the challenge for organizations isn’t just meeting the requirements—it’s making them meaningful. Nic will moderate a distinguished panel including: - Greta Koch, Parliamentary Assistant to MEP Voss, European Parliament - Maija Pohjakallio, VP, Climate and Circular Economy, Metsä Board - Jatin Budhraja, Sustainability Advisory Director, Nexio Projects Together, they’ll explore how forward-thinking companies are moving beyond reactive compliance to embed sustainability into strategy, governance, and risk management—and how transparency and early alignment with these frameworks can drive brand trust, investor confidence, and resilience. If you’d like to connect with Nic or our team during the event to learn how Nelipak is advancing sustainable healthcare packaging, get in touch: https://lnkd.in/eRUHUqU #Sustainability #HealthcarePackaging #CSRD #CSDDD

#MakeItCountMonday: Start the Week with Credible Claims As expectations around environmental claims continue to tighten, procurement teams and manufacturers are under growing pressure to demonstrate clear, specific and verifiable sustainability outcomes. At GECA, we see first-hand how easy it is for well-intentioned businesses to unintentionally overstate or misunderstand the claims they’re making. And with the ACCC’s guidance placing strong emphasis on evidence, clarity and transparency, credible third-party verification is more important than ever. That’s why our Claims Authentication service exists — to help organisations move beyond vague or self-declared assertions and ensure their claims are backed by independent, ISO 14021-aligned assessment. This not only reduces greenwashing risk, but strengthens trust with customers, procurement teams and project partners who rely on accurate, science-backed information. Whether you’re preparing for new sustainability requirements, responding to customer demand for transparency, or planning a pathway towards lifecycle ecolabel certification, credible claims are a powerful way to make it count — today and into the future. Start your week with confidence. Learn how GECA can support you to build trust, demonstrate leadership and strengthen the integrity of your sustainability story: https://lnkd.in/gBFrehbv

As someone who spends a lot of time thinking about how we communicate sustainability with clarity and integrity, I’m really proud of the work our team is doing to support businesses in making credible, evidence-based claims. With expectations tightening and greenwashing risks increasing, independent verification isn’t just a “nice to have” - it’s becoming essential for anyone wanting to communicate their impact responsibly. If your organisation is navigating environmental claims or preparing for future reporting requirements, GECA’s Claims Authentication service is a practical way to build trust and strengthen transparency.

How can you turn your data into concrete decisions? With the Connecting Food LiveAssess module, evaluate the environmental, social, and regulatory performance of your products, value chains, or partners. 💡 Through automated analysis of supplier and product data, you can: ✔ Audit your suppliers according to your specifications ✔ Verify every quality criterion (labels, certifications, origin…) ✔ Measure your ESG commitments and obtain a personalized score Reliability, visibility, and measurable impact at every stage of your supply chain. 👉 Discover how LiveAssess helps you drive your sustainability and compliance commitments with confidence. #SupplyChain #ESG #Traceability #Compliance #Sustainability #Innovation #Data

🌍 IFRS Sustainability Symposium Overview The event brought together preparers, investors and market leaders from 48 jurisdictions to discuss practical pathways to adoption of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards. ✅ Key Take-aways 1. ISSB Standards as the global passport Nearly 40 jurisdictions (covering ~60% of global GDP) are adopting or using ISSB Standards — signalling a shift to a truly global baseline for sustainability-related disclosures. The newly expanded “Jurisdictional Adopters Working Group” and the new Jurisdictional Rationale Guide and accompanying tool aim to support regulatory dialogue and facilitate smoother adoption. 2. Alignment of regional and global standards (EU/ESRS) For companies reporting under both the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and ISSB Standards, interoperability is key. Collaboration between International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and European Financial Reporting Advisory Group is underway to ensure ESRS simplification (via the European Commission’s Omnibus package) remains aligned with ISSB, helping companies apply ISSB as a foundation and “top-up” for regional differences. 3. Level playing field & competitive advantage through quality disclosure A global baseline means companies of all sizes can enhance comparability, transparency and investor access. ISSB Standards include proportionality and transition relief mechanisms so entities can adopt at a manageable pace while meeting investor needs. 4. Quality over quantity in disclosures Investors reiterated that disclosures should not simply be box-ticking. They must tell a coherent story of value creation: how the company is navigating sustainability-related risks and opportunities across the short, medium and long term. 5. Strong demand for industry-specific disclosures Industry-specific reporting helps investors and management alike understand unique risk-/opportunity-profiles. The role of the SASB Standards Standards in providing industry-specific guidance remains central. ISSB is seeking feedback (until 30 Nov 2025) on enhancements to nine SASB Standards and related guidance on nature and human capital. Why ISSB reporting? With the sustainability-reporting environment rapidly evolving, the adoption of globally-recognised standards like ISSB helps align investor requirements, cross-border capital flows and regulatory regimes. For companies, the message is clear: move beyond compliance, focus on meaningful disclosures, build data governance and seize strategic value. #SustainabilityDisclosure #ISSB #ESRS #SASB #GlobalReportingStandards #SustainabilityAccounting #InvestorReporting #CorporateGovernance #ClimateRisk #HumanCapital #NatureRelatedDisclosure #IFRS #SustainabilityLeadership #PathwayToAdoption

We’re back with a new EUDR training series - the EUDR Winter School 2025. Starting January 1st, 2026, companies placing relevant products on the EU market must comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). But what does that actually involve - and how do you prepare? In this live webinar series, Coolset’s sustainability researchers will walk you through a fictional company’s journey to compliance - from scoping exposure to submitting due diligence statements in TRACES. In 4 weekly Wednesday sessions, we’ll cover: → How to check if EUDR applies and map your supply chain → How to engage suppliers and collect geolocation + legality data → How to assess risk and take mitigation actions → How to submit due diligence statements and embed EUDR into operations When: Weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 CET, from 12 November to 13 December 2025 Hosts: Coolset researchers Jasper Akkermans and Elisavet Diamantopoulou You’ll also receive downloadable templates, checklists and tools to apply in your own organisation. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eM8d8bvX

✨ Data4Food2030 will also be part of #EFFoST2025! The project will host a Special Session exploring how data can accelerate the transition to sustainable, fair and resilient food systems, while addressing the real challenges many organisations face with data sharing, governance and trust. It will also introduce key project outputs, including insights on the evolution of data use in the agri-food sector, the new #Data4Food2030 Monitor tracking trends and technologies across Europe, and a practical rule-book to support trusted data sharing between organisations. Join the session on 17 November at 16:30! 🔗Learn more: https://ow.ly/8F0Q50XrBMa

📣🇪🇺 European Commission 2026 work programme The European Commission published its 2026 work programme this week. It includes a number of legislative initiatives, with the stated goal of strengthening the EU’s competitiveness and supporting innovation, notably by (hopefully) simplifying regulations for economic operators. Several initiatives will have a direct impact on key sectors: 🧬 Life Sciences with the proposed #EuropeanBiotechAct ☁️ Technology with the proposed #CloudandAIDevelopmentAct Others will cut across industries: 🔬#EuropeanInnovationAct – creating a single market for innovation and accelerating the commercialization of research results, in close connection with the #EuropeanResearchAreaAct. ♻️ #CircularEconomyAct – establishing a single market for secondary raw materials, increasing supply of high-quality recycled materials, and stimulating demand within the EU. Consumer protection remains a priority for the European Commission with: • #EuropeanProductAct – updating product rules, market surveillance, compliance, and standardization. • #DigitalFairnessAct – protecting consumers in the digital space against commercial practices deemed manipulative or unfair. At Bird & Bird, we are closely monitoring these developments to help businesses navigate a world where products and services are increasingly interconnected… and regulated. #ProductsLaw #ProductCompliance #ProductLiability #ConsumerLaw #LifeSciences #Tech #EUInnovation #EUCompetitiveness

👏 Panel Discussion Participant | Audrius Šileika With over 30 years of professional experience in sustainability and environmental management, Audrius Šileika leads DNV Lithuania, a world-leading testing, inspection, and certification organization dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. DNV helps businesses ensure the performance and integrity of their organizations, products, people, and supply chains. At the Nordic–Baltic Sustainable Business Summit 2025, Audrius will take part in the Sustainable Governance block’s panel discussion, “From Greenwashing to Real Governance: Who Holds the Board Accountable?” Audrius will share insights on how organizations can build credibility, transparency, and trust in their sustainability efforts through verified actions rather than slogans. 💬 Key takeaways: ✔️ The risks of greenwashing – when environmental or social achievements are overstated without real action. ✔️ The gap between certification and integration – obtaining standards like ISO 14001 is not enough without embedding them in core operations. ✔️ The role of verification and third-party assurance in preventing ESG imitation and ensuring reliable, traceable, and auditable data. ✔️ The importance of stakeholder engagement, competence building, and transparency across all levels – from internal teams to society and government. ✔️ How evolving EU regulations (like the Green Claims Directive, Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, and Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive) are reshaping corporate accountability. ✔️ And finally, why customer education and empowerment are key to advancing genuine sustainability. #SustainableBusinessSummit #ESG #Governance #Leadership #Sustainability #Greenwashing #Transparency

Science Based Targets and their new professional certification! 🌍 I recently joined a webinar hosted by Leafr, exploring common validation pitfalls in the SBTi process, how to overcome them, and the launch of SBTi’s new professional certification. The session offered practical insights into how companies and the consultants supporting them can strengthen credibility and navigate the validation process more effectively. A few key takeaways: 🌎 Over 11,000 companies have now set or committed to set science-based targets 🧭 The SBTi has launched a new validation process and portal to give organisations more control and visibility 🤝 Education, governance, and cross-team engagement are essential - it’s not just a sustainability project, but a business transformation 📊 Strong data collection and clear boundaries are critical for credible, science-aligned targets Thanks to Maddie Booth, Helena Glover, Juliette Briey, and Gus Bartholomew for such an insightful discussion! #ScienceBasedTargets #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NetZero #Decarbonisation