We are thrilled to introduce a new report category in SAP Responsible Design and Production to support the mandate for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting for Netherlands in 2024. This update ensures compliance with the latest regulatory requirements announced by Verpact.
SAP’s Circular Economy Vision
SAP is committed to transforming businesses and value chains for a circular economy, aiming for a future with zero waste. Our technology focuses on:
- Eliminating waste and pollution
- Circulating materials and keeping products in use
- Regenerating natural systems
For more information, see Circular Economy Solutions.
SAP Responsible Design and Production
SAP Responsible Design and Production provides intelligence that allows your company to monitor, measure, and act, so you can eliminate waste and circulate materials. SAP Responsible Design and Production calculates EPR obligations, plastic taxes, and corporate commitments to optimize material choices, reduce fees, and reduce risks coming from unforeseen regulatory costs and non-compliance. It enables you to make effective decisions with strategic data insights and analytics.
For more information on the product or to request a demo, access SAP Responsible Design and Production.
Key Updates in the 2024 Netherlands EPR Regulation
The Netherlands has introduced significant changes to its EPR reporting requirements for 2024, affecting packaging producers and importers. Key changes include the following:
- Updated Reporting Structure: The structure and format of EPR reports have been modified to align with the new regulatory framework, enabling you to keep up with the changing EU legislations.
- New Packaging Categories: Additional types of packaging have been introduced as relevant for reporting, such as reusable cups and plastic bottles without deposit.
- Enhanced Single-Use Plastic (SUP) Determination Logic: A revised methodology to identify and categorize single-use plastics for more accurate reporting.
- Fee Modulation: New logic for discounts based on packaging material and recyclability.
- Changes to EPR Fees for Packaging: Modifications affecting cost calculations for producers.
How SAP Responsible Design and Production Supports Compliance
Our new report category offers the following:
- Automated Compliance Reporting: Generates reports adhering to the new mandate.
- Customizable Data Inputs: Adapts reporting parameters based on business-specific packaging data.
- Accurate Fee Calculation: Applies the latest EPR fee structures and modulations.
- Enhanced Data Validation: Minimizes errors with built-in validation mechanisms.
For more details on this update and implementation, see Change in tariffs for packaging data reporting in 2024 in the Regulatory Change Manager, refer to our official documentation, or contact your account executive.
There are many features and functions which have been released in SAP Responsible Design and Production. You can check the What’s New section in the SAP Help Portal to know the latest updates for every new release.
For an outlook on upcoming regulatory changes and features, you can consult the Regulatory Change Manager and the SAP Road Map Explorer for SAP Responsible Design and Production.
Stay up to date with EPR mandates and plastic taxes with SAP Responsible Design and Production!
