--- title: "EPR & PPWR: How B2B Companies Operationally Implement Regulatory Requirements" description: "EPR & PPWR: How B2B Companies Operationally Implement Regulatory Requirements\nEPR & PPWR: Wie B2B-Unternehmen gesetzliche Pflichten operativ umsetzen\n1cc Services,\nVerpackungstraining, Verpackungs-Compliance, Packaging" image: https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hubfs/EPR_PPWR%20in%20praxis.jpg ---                  [+49 7031 4 39 38 – 0](tel:+49%207031439380)                              [info@1cc-consulting.com](mailto:info@1cc-consulting.com)                                      [de](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/de?hsLang=en) [![1cc-consulting](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/6783864/1cc_Consulting_February2020/Images/logo-1cc.jpg)](https://1cc-consulting.com/en/) - [Home](https://1cc-consulting.com/en/) - [Services](https://1cc-consulting.com/en/services-en/) - [Regulatory Monitoring](https://1cc-consulting.com/en/services-en/regulatory-monitoring/) - [Individual Consulting](https://1cc-consulting.com/en/services-en/individual-consulting/) - 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The key question now is: **How can these requirements be implemented efficiently, legally compliant, and in a future-proof way?** In practice, one thing becomes clear: the biggest challenge is not the legal text itself, but the operational implementation. **What Does EPR Mean for Companies in Practice?** [Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/extended-producer-responsibility-epr-how-manufacturers-take-responsibility-for-the-environment?hsLang=en) requires companies to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their packaging, from placing it on the market to its recovery and recycling. For B2B companies, this particularly includes: These obligations must be fulfilled continuously—and they will become further harmonized and stricter under the PPWR. **Why EPR Often Fails in Practice** From a consulting perspective, several common root causes can be identified. **1. Unclear Responsibilities** EPR affects multiple functions simultaneously—procurement, logistics, sustainability, compliance, and IT. Without clear governance, it often remains unclear who provides, verifies, and reports which data. **2. Missing or Fragmented Data** Many companies do not have full visibility into: The result is often **manual Excel-based solutions** with a high risk of errors and audit issues. **3. Lack of System Integration** Packaging data is generated throughout the value chain, but it is rarely systematically captured or integrated with existing ERP, logistics, or reporting systems. **Success Factor 1: Clear Governance and Roles** Effective EPR implementation begins with **clear structures**: EPR is not a one-time project, but an ongoing compliance responsibility. **Success Factor 2: Reliable Data and Processes** Legal certainty requires a **robust data foundation**: Companies should assess where this data originates and how it can be consolidated consistently. **Success Factor 3: IT Support Instead of Isolated Solutions** With the increasing requirements of the PPWR, **manual approaches quickly reach their limits**. Future-proof approaches include: This transforms EPR from a risk factor into a manageable, audit-ready process. **Looking Ahead: Preparing for the PPWR** With the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, it is expected that: Companies that invest now in structures, processes, and systems will gain a clear advantage over purely reactive approaches. Extended Producer Responsibility is not a one-off initiative, but a long-term operational responsibility. Organizations that establish robust governance structures, reliable data foundations, and integrated systems today will be significantly better positioned to meet the upcoming requirements of the PPWR. At the same time, effective implementation depends on a shared understanding of regulatory obligations across functions. Compliance, sustainability, procurement, logistics, and IT all play a role in translating regulatory requirements into operational processes. 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