"Check Your Value Chain" for PPWR
Full PPWR compliance with PwC’s ESG software
Implementing PPWR compliance in a structured and audit-proof manner – even without own software instance
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) sets out uniform and binding requirements for packaging and packaging waste across the EU. Companies are obliged to assess packaging in terms of materials and applications, to comply with defined design, labelling and documentation requirements, and to provide audit-proof Declarations of Conformity (DoCs) and technical documentation. The requirements come into force in August 2026 and will be gradually tightened until 2030.
Your Benefits
Full compliance with the requirements of the PPWR
PPWR-relevant information on packaging and actors involved is systematically collected, consolidated and documented via "Check Your Value Chain".
Audit- and revision-proof documentation
PPWR-related evidence, such as DoCs and technical documentation, is centrally recorded, managed and stored in a manner that is audit- and revision-proof for each package.
Reduced manual effort
Standardised, role-based questionnaires and structured evaluations support the efficient collection and consolidation of PPWR-relevant information.
Transparency and risk mitigation
A comprehensible and consistent data basis creates transparency and supports the early identification of gaps, inconsistencies and potential compliance risks.
Implementing PPWR compliance systematically and with confidence
Using the software, we guide you step by step through the data collection process right up to the final DoC. You gain transparency regarding your packaging and receive support in implementing the PPWR in a manner that is audit- and revision-proof.
01Data source
You provide the necessary information from your supply chain. This includes details of business partner roles (e.g. manufacturer, distributor, importer) as well as packaging and product data. You may also submit existing DoCs and technical documentation.
FAQ
Who is affected by the PPWR and why is clarifying business partner roles along the value chain crucial?
The PPWR applies to all packaging placed on the EU market – regardless of the product it contains. The decisive factor is the role a company plays in the supply chain, e.g. manufacturer, importer or distributor. This is because due diligence obligations may also arise if a company 'merely' purchases and uses packaging.
The PPWR covers the entire life cycle of packaging and typically requires several companies along the value chain to comply with the PPWR.
What evidence and documentation must my company provide in accordance with PPWR requirements?
The PPWR will come into force in August 2026. This creates concrete pressure on companies to implement documentation and information obligations in a structured manner at an early stage. The PPWR stipulates DoCs and technical documentation at packaging level for this purpose.
With "Check Your Value Chain", PPWR obligations are converted, software-based, into structured, role-based data collection and documentation frameworks. PPWR-relevant evidence, such as DoCs and technical documentation, can be recorded on a packaging-by-packaging basis and consistently formatted.
What happens if there are no DoCs or if they are incomplete?
If DoCs are missing or incomplete, this creates a specific compliance risk, as the PPWR requires the packaging to comply with the packaging information.
"Check Your Value Chain" supports this process with role-based questionnaires to request PPWR-relevant data from business partners.
I do not know the role of my business partner and therefore also the role of my company within the supply chain. How do I deal with this?
The PPWR explicitly links obligations to the role of a party (e.g. manufacturer, importer or distributor). If the role is not clearly defined, a company exposes itself to legal, operational and financial risks. Furthermore, companies may automatically be classified as manufacturers and thus assume the obligations associated with that role – even if the company only purchases packaging.
Clarifying roles under the PPWR is therefore not a mere formality, but the basis for determining whether and for what companies are liable.
With "Check Your Value Chain", roles are explicitly defined using standardised questionnaires – companies receive a clear overview of responsibilities at the packaging level.