Extended Producer Responsibility (Epr) Is Coming – What Supply Chain Leaders Need To Know Now

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is no longer a niche sustainability or compliance topic. It directly impacts cost, supplier strategy, data systems, and operational risk, which places it squarely within the Supply Chain function. The goal of this session is to translate EPR from a regulatory concept into concrete implications for sourcing, packaging decisions, and supplier coordination.

We are pleased to announce that Marleigh White from Veritiv will be our featured speaker at the February meeting. Marleigh brings extensive knowledge and experience in this area. Below is an outline of the topics she will cover:

·         What EPR Is—and Why It’s Expanding Now

o   A practical overview of EPR in the U.S. and globally, focusing on confirmed requirements and timelines by state.

·         Why EPR Is a Supply Chain Issue?

o   Packaging design and material choices now directly affect compliance fees and cost-to-serve

o   Supplier transparency and packaging data become mandatory

o   Procurement teams will increasingly be asked to evaluate packaging through a regulatory and cost lens

o   Poor coordination can lead to duplicate fees, compliance gaps, or missed reporting deadlines

·         What Supply Chain Professionals Will Be Responsible For

o   Data collection across suppliers and SKUs

o   Packaging material standardization opportunities

o   Contract language and supplier accountability

o   Cross-functional coordination with legal, sustainability, and finance

·         What’s Coming Next and How to Prepare

o   Clear, actionable steps supply chain teams can take now to reduce risk and avoid last-minute scrambles.

Regardless of where your company is in its compliance journey, EPR is a subject you need to understand and take appropriate actions to be in compliance.

You will not want to miss this session. Register today!