PPWR Compliance Under Control – Digital. Automated. Legally Compliant
material.one standardizes your data exchange in the circular economy. From technical documentation in accordance with Annex VII to automated CE declarations of conformity: We digitize your documentation, accelerate approval processes, and ensure your packaging is legally compliant.
The countdown is on: Key deadlines through 2026
The PPWR is not a future issue—it is happening now. Key requirements, such as the PFAS ban and harmonized labeling, must be implemented by August 2026.
The PPWR Timeline
“As long asthere are no official guidelines, many companies are taking a wait-and-see approach. But that is precisely how valuable time is lost. Companies should lay the groundwork now: clean data sets, clear responsibilities, and transparency in their packaging portfolio. Those who tackle this early on will not only be able to comply with the PPWR—but also reap real benefits from it.”
“ThePPWR is not only a requirement but also an opportunity: for more efficient processes, reliable data flows, digital reusable strategies, and forward-looking business models. When properly understood and actively implemented, it can serve as a catalyst for innovation and sustainability—and thus create potential competitive advantages.”
The 4 pillars of your evidence of compliance with the PPWR requirements (Articles 5–12)
Pillar 1: Hazardous Substances & PFAS (Art. 5)
Automated monitoring of PFAS and Substances of Concern (SOC). material.one validates supplier data and ensures compliance with your threshold limits.
Pillar 2: Recyclability & Design (Art. 6)
Classification into performance levels A, B, or C. Document design-for-recycling criteria directly within the supply chain.
Pillar 3: Recycled Content & Material Balance (Art. 7)
Reliable verification of post-consumer recycled content through comprehensive material flow records.
Pillar 4: Technical Documentation (Annexes VII & VIII)
Automated generation of technical documentation and the EU Declaration of Conformity (Module A).
Deep Dive: AI-Powered Industrial Packaging Framework
Unparalleled precision for the automotive and transportation industries: PPWR traceability for technical supply chains
In the automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering industries, packaging is often just as complex as the component itself. Whether it’s highly specialized inlays for electronic components, heavy-duty transport systems for transmissions, or reusable containers (KLT) in global circulation— material.one maps the specific requirements of these technical industries within the PPWR data model.
1. Specialized Hierarchies:
From the smallest component to the machine
material.one covers the entire range of compliance documentation:
Component protection (Level 1): Specialized primary packaging such as VCI films, ESD protection elements, or custom-fit trays for sensitive aerospace or automotive electronics.
Secondary packaging (Level 2.1): Intermediate packaging, cardboard boxes, and specialized load carriers for intralogistics.
Heavy-duty & transport packaging (Level 2.2): Wooden crates, steel racks, heavy-duty pallets, and strapping for construction, agricultural, and forestry machinery.
2. Technical Compliance:
PFAS, Materials & Recycled Content
Extreme safety standards apply, particularly in the rail and aerospace industries. material.one can help you meet these standards as well.
PFAS Ban & SOC Monitoring (Art. 5): Automated testing for fluorinated compounds and substances of concern (SOC), which are often found in technical coatings or specialty films.
Recycled Content Management (Art. 7): Legally compliant documentation of the recycled content in plastic load-bearing containers and protective packaging, including the required mass balance documentation.
Material Code Validation: Precise identification of technical polymers and composites (e.g., specialty plastics used in rail vehicle manufacturing).
3. Focus on Reusable Products:
Efficiency through Article 11
Be a pioneer in reusability. material.one helps you turn this into a compliance advantage:
Cycle verification: Documentation of the shelf life and intended rotation cycles for reusable packaging.
Digital labeling: Preparing for the mandatory labeling of "reusable packaging" starting in 2029, integrated into the digital twin.
4. AI-Automated Documentation
for Quality Management & CE
For quality managers in the automotive or aerospace sectors, technical documentation (Annex VII) is often an administrative bottleneck.
Aggregation at the click of a button: material.one consolidates data from thousands of suppliers into a single, consistent digital record.
CE-Ready: Preparation of the EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Annex VIII, so your logistics processes don’t come to a standstill
Combined Sustainability Expertise - material.one & adesso:
IT & AI excellence meets industry expertise for approval and documentation management
We, material.one AG, are a subsidiary of adesso SE. We combine in-depth IT and AI expertise and our RegTech platform with our multi-business network to help organizations meet complex environmental requirements. Together, we offer Smart Sustainability.
The best of both worlds
Strategic Sustainability Management (adesso):
adesso supports you in the step-by-step digitalization of your processes for CSRD reporting. From the initial materiality analysis and the prioritization of action areas (energy, waste, circular economy) to the 2030 roadmap—we lay the groundwork for data-driven decisions at the management level.
Operational Supply Chain Transparency (material.one):
While adesso provides the strategy, material.one delivers the infrastructure for operational implementation. We digitize environmental requirements across all stages of the supply chain. Whether it’s CO2 footprints, recycled content verification (e.g., Audi/BMW use cases), or compliance with social standards. With material.one, manufacturers digitize these requirements and collect the necessary documentation across all levels of the supply chain—right where it’s generated.
Your advantage: Full-service from a single source
By combining adesso’s IT expertise with material.one’splatform capabilities, we solve the problem of siloed data sources. We connect your existing infrastructure with automated workflows to create an integrated sustainability ecosystem.
The result: compliance with less effort and a flawless ESG rating for clients and investors.
The result: compliance without manual effort and a flawless ESG rating for clients and investors.
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