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By using Pickler, companies can transform their sustainability efforts from being a compliance-driven task to a core driver of innovation, operational efficiency, and market differentiation.

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Written by Daan van Hal
Updated over a week ago

1. Identifying Cost-Effective Sustainability Initiatives

  • Hotspot Analysis: Pinpoint areas in the product life cycle where emissions or resource use are highest, allowing companies to focus efforts on the most impactful improvements.

  • Supplier Assessment: Evaluate suppliers based on their contributions to the overall footprint and make data-backed decisions about partnerships or alternative sourcing.


2. Streamlining Product Development

  • Eco-Design Guidance: Use Pickler's insights to optimize packaging designs for lower environmental impact, such as by choosing lighter materials or improving recyclability.

  • Scenario Modeling: Simulate the impact of design or material changes on the footprint to prioritize innovations that align with sustainability goals.


3. Enhancing Stakeholder Transparency

  • Clear Reporting: Generate easy-to-understand reports for internal and external stakeholders, including investors, regulatory bodies, and customers.

  • Certifications: Use accurate data to support certification processes or marketing claims, boosting credibility and compliance.


4. Gaining Market and Regulatory Advantage

  • Compliance Readiness: Automate data collection and reporting to meet regulations like the EU Green Deal or emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) rules.

  • Green Premium Products: Differentiate low-impact products, allowing companies to charge premium prices in eco-conscious markets.


5. Enabling Long-Term Sustainability Strategy

  • Science-Based Targets: Track and adjust emissions reduction strategies to align with Science-Based Targets or corporate net-zero goals.

  • Circular Economy Integration: Use Pickler's insights to design packaging for reusability or recycling, supporting a circular economy strategy.


6. Boosting Operational Efficiency

  • Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in manufacturing and distribution that contribute to the footprint and make targeted improvements.

  • Inventory Management: Minimize waste by aligning packaging designs with logistics and storage requirements.


7. Strengthening Customer Relationships

  • Collaborative Insights: Share product footprint data with key customers, helping them meet their own sustainability goals and deepening partnerships.

  • Tailored Solutions: Customize packaging solutions based on customer-specific footprint reduction targets.


8. Mitigating Risks

  • Supply Chain Visibility: Gain visibility into suppliers’ sustainability performance, reducing exposure to reputational or regulatory risks.

  • Adaptation to Trends: Stay ahead of market shifts, such as consumer preference for low-impact products or stricter regulatory demands.


9. Driving Revenue Growth

  • Accessing New Markets: Use low-footprint certifications or claims to enter sustainability-focused markets.

  • Winning Bids: Provide footprint data in tenders or procurement processes where sustainability is a key criterion.


10. Data-Driven Innovation

  • Predictive Analytics: Use Pickler's predictive tools to anticipate how changes in raw materials, production methods, or suppliers will impact future footprints.

  • Benchmarking: Compare performance across products, regions, or timeframes to continuously improve and stay competitive.

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