Data Management

Accurate data is essential for tracking product and packaging materials, weights, and quantities, which authorities and compliance systems use to calculate EPR fees. It also ensures compliance, facilitates audits, and supports sustainability efforts. 

Poor data quality in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting can undermine compliance efforts, financial accuracy, and operational efficiency.  

Poor data can lead to: 

• Flawed reporting and regulatory violations 

• Overpayments or penalties due to inaccuracies 

• Inefficiency from reconciling data discrepancies 

Good data health is critical for efficient decision-making, reducing costs, and saving time in achieving compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements. High-quality data streamlines processes by ensuring it meets key standards that enable quicker and more informed choices. 

Good data should be: 

• Accurate, complete, and free of duplicates 

• Verified for correctness 

• Secure and accessible to stakeholders 

• Granular 

• Well-categorized, e.g products, materials, packaging categories 

High-quality data provides a solid foundation for compliance, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in EPR reporting. 

Good data enables: 

• Efficient reporting and reduced errors 

• Demonstrated compliance with regulatory bodies 

• Data-driven decisions that lower EPR fees and improve sustainability 

Organizations can improve data quality by implementing targeted strategies to ensure accuracy, compliance, and comprehensiveness. 

Standardize data collection processes: 

• Fill data gaps by contacting suppliers or using expert services. 

• Correct and standardize data to align with regional EPR laws. 

• Integrate diverse datasets to create a holistic view. 

• Plan ahead by monitoring material flows, anticipating future reporting requirements, and identifying potential compliance gaps through forecasting and scenario modelling. 

RLG’s Data Management Services help businesses collect, validate, and manage detailed information about their products and packaging, focusing on materials, dimensions, weights, and compliance with environmental regulations such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). This service ensures accurate compliance reporting, cost reduction, and improved data management efficiency. 

RLG’s Data Management service turns raw data into actionable insights, streamlining compliance and improving efficiency. With over 30 years of global experience, RLG helps businesses achieve environmental goals seamlessly. 

Our team uses advanced tools, automated validation systems, and manual quality checks to ensure that organizations packaging data is accurate, consistent, and compliant with industry standards. ts. 

Any business can benefit from our Data Management Services. They are especially valuable for companies managing large product SKU inventories that require accurate and detailed data to meet environmental compliance regulations.