At Assent, we’re committed to helping you navigate the complexities of supply chain sustainability, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Let’s dive into the most significant innovations we introduced this past quarter to help you avoid costly surprises and give you more time back with enhanced supply chain visibility.
What’s New This Quarter?
1. Substances of Concern Solution Release
Sustainability regulations are evolving, and staying informed about the materials and chemicals in your supply chain has never been more critical. Substances of concern (SOCs) represent a broader set of substances than those on the REACH Regulation’s Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs). They include materials that may have significant environmental or health impacts throughout their entire life cycle, beyond toxicity alone. Referenced in various legislation with different definitions, SOCs currently require reporting but are not yet restricted.
Assent’s Substances of Concern solution is available as of December 2024. This solution empowers manufacturers to:
- Identify and assess substances of concern in their supply chains
- Support compliance requirements under key sustainability regulations such as:
- Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
- Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
- Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
When combined with our EU REACH SVHC solution and/or EU Persistent Organic Pollutants solution, this solution provides comprehensive data to streamline compliance, minimize risks, and drive sustainable product development.
What’s In It for You?
- Enhanced Compliance: Simplifies adherence to leading EU sustainability regulations
- Streamlined Reporting: Centralizes data for effortless reporting under frameworks like the CSRD
- Proactive Risk Management: Identifies SOCs in products to reduce regulatory risks and maintain market access
Ready to tackle your supply chain risks and simplify sustainability? Contact us today to learn more about this powerful new solution.
Ready to Strengthen Your Supply Chain Sustainability Program?
Staying on top of changing regulations and sustainability requirements is getting harder as demands grow. The good news? Assent is here to help you stay compliant and confidently reach your goals.
Download our solution guide to see how we simplify supply chain sustainability.
2. Early Access for Suppliers at Evolve 2024
At Evolve 2024, attendees were given an exclusive first look at the upcoming Assent Sustainability Platform for Suppliers, set to officially launch in 2025.
With requirements around PFAS, TSCA, CSRD, and CBAM adding complexity to supply chain sustainability management, suppliers face mounting challenges in maintaining compliance and meeting customer requests. Assent’s new platform gives suppliers a user-friendly solution to manage and share data efficiently, closing compliance gaps and creating stronger customer relationships.
Key platform benefits include:
- High-quality data at scale: Centralized and reliable data to support compliance efforts
- Simplified workflows: Streamlined communication and contact management eliminate repetitive data requests
- Improved partnerships: A seamless experience for suppliers and Assent customers alike
By tackling supplier fatigue head-on, the platform sets a new standard in supply chain sustainability management, empowering suppliers to respond quickly and confidently to your needs.
Curious to learn more and gain exclusive access? Join us on March 4 as we unveil the full Assent Sustainability Platform for Suppliers, featuring insights from our product leadership team and real-world stories from our customers. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the platform in action!
Other Exciting Updates
- REACH Updates: We’ve updated our solution to include a new substance, triphenyl phosphate, which was added to the REACH Candidate List on November 7, 2024. This update ensures ongoing alignment with EU chemical regulations.
- Enhanced Metal Sourcing Solution: To address expanded material-based sanctions against Russia, we’ve extended our Steel Material Sourcing solution to cover additional metals, including aluminum, antimony, copper, gallium, germanium, and nickel. Reflecting this broader scope, the solution has been renamed Metal Sourcing.
We’re excited about the road ahead and remain dedicated to providing you with the tools and insights to navigate today’s ever-changing regulatory landscape. Stay tuned for the next Innovation Spotlight, where we’ll continue to bring you the latest advancements from Assent!
In the meantime, if you’d like to see how Assent can help you on your journey to deep supply chain sustainability, book some time with our team.
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