Product Footprinting Regulatory Overview: EU Sustainability Rules and US Buy Clean Policies

Companies are increasingly pressured to report the carbon footprints of their extensive product ranges or entire portfolios. This demand is largely driven by product sustainability regulations, such as the EU Digital Product Passport, and expectations from institutional buyers incentivized by the US Buy Clean policies.

This guide provides a detailed overview of the timelines and requirements of new and slated regulations related to product-level environmental footprinting to help you navigate the evolving drivers for PCF at scale, including:

• European Green Deal
• EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) / Digital Product Passport (DPP)
• EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
• EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
• EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
• US Federal Buy Clean Initiative
• US State-level Buy Clean Policies: California, Colorado, New York, Oregon, New Jersey, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington