Preparing for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR): WBCSD’s Readiness Assessment Tool

On April 16, 2025, the European Commission adopted the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2025–2030. The plan sets priority groups and policy steps under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). This rule makes sustainable products common across the EU by enforcing rules on product durability, repair, recycling, and more. Each word links directly to its partner, keeping ideas close and clear.

WBCSD’s Readiness Assessment Tool: Facilitating Early Compliance

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and ERM built a Readiness Assessment Tool in Excel. The tool helps companies act now. It allows them to:

• Check key product details required by the ESPR.
• Find data or process gaps.
• Compare current reports with Article 6 and 7 ESPR needs.
• Prepare ahead for new Delegated Acts and Digital Product Passport rules.

The tool splits the product check into steps for each life stage, as Article 5(1) of the ESPR explains. Each step links words and ideas closely for simple understanding.

Future Developments

WBCSD plans to add filtering options that match new Delegated Acts. This change will let users tailor checks by product type.

WBCSD also works with the Circularity Data Exchange (CDX) project. This work links circularity data in ways that support both the ESPR and broader circular economy goals.

Why This Matters

The ESPR brings a big change that drives a more sustainable, circular economy. Early action helps companies to:

• Meet strict EU sustainability rules.
• Lower risks from non-compliance.
• Boost product appeal with clear eco-design steps.

Accessing the Tool and Additional Resources

Companies can download the Readiness Assessment Tool from WBCSD. For help, email:

• vandoorne@wbcsd.org
• garin@wbcsd.org

Related Topics and Publications

• Circular Economy and Circular Products & Materials
• Circularity Data Exchange (CDX)
• Packaging data exchanges and global data standards (Published March 27, 2025)
• Circular Transition Indicators (CTI) Enabling Solutions Guide (Published March 13, 2025)
• Corporate plastics disclosure protocols (Published November 3, 2023)

About WBCSD:
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development is a global, CEO-led group. It drives a sustainable world by tying sustainability performance closely to competitive strength.

Stay informed and prepared:
As the ESPR takes effect, tools like WBCSD’s Readiness Assessment help companies lead in sustainable product design and compliance in the European market.

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