Glimpact Leverages EU Eco-Design Rules to Help Brands Gain Competitive Edge
The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is reshaping how companies approach sustainability, shifting compliance from a back-office task to a strategic boardroom issue. Christophe Girardier, CEO of Glimpact, explains that the regulation introduces mandatory eco-design requirements and digital product passports for products entering the EU market. These changes will affect multiple sectors including fashion, steel, batteries, and solar panels. Girardier highlights how Glimpact's technology is helping brands like Decathlon and Lacoste manage complex supply chain data to meet these new standards. The company has also been selected by the European Commission for implementing environmental performance declarations in battery and solar panel sectors. With delegated acts expected early 2027, compliance will become urgent. The regulation aims to prevent greenwashing while promoting transparency through standardized metrics like Product Environmental Footprint (PEF). Companies that invest now can turn regulatory challenges into competitive advantages by building robust data infrastructure.
Topics: ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation) greenwashing supply chain data sustainability