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Unpacking the value of a compliance scheme – how to make the right choice for your business

Are you getting the most out of your compliance scheme or simply looking for a change? Sam Dove, New Business Manager, provides some top tips on how to find out if you're getting the best value from your current compliance provider.

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Steel Product
Blog, CBAM Compliance Understanding Your Obligations
EU CBAM update 2026: Carbon price paid abroad explained

The EU has released new guidance on CBAM carbon price paid abroad deductions, clarifying how foreign carbon pricing schemes will be recognised under the final framework. This update highlights key compliance requirements, verification rules, and growing alignment between EU and UK CBAM frameworks.

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Green Dot Logo
Blog, Labelling, PPWR
Green Dot to DigiDot: What the shift means for EU packaging

As Green Dot Europe evolves into DigiDot, a new QR-based digital label is emerging to deliver location-specific recycling guidance across EU markets. This shift, alongside PPWR, will impact packaging artwork, labelling, and compliance planning—making it essential for producers to review their current approach now.

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Container Ship
Blog, CBAM
EU CBAM certificate costs and April deadlines

The EU has published its first CBAM certificate price and introduced key April milestones for obligated businesses. Discover what the latest Authorised Declarant updates, certificate costs and supplier verification requirements mean for your future CBAM compliance strategy.

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Threads
Blog, Textiles
Dutch threads of responsibility: Navigating the Netherlands’ Textile EPR

In this blog, we explore Netherlands Textiles EPR and what it means for producers and importers now that the legislation is in force. With recycling targets rising to 50% by 2025 and 75% by 2030, and major EU-driven changes on the horizon including expanded product scope, eco-modulation, and new obligations by 2027–2028, businesses must act quickly to stay compliant. This blog breaks down the key requirements, reporting duties, fees, and future developments, helping you understand what’s expected, who’s affected, and how to prepare.

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