Europe’s circular economy is no longer a sustainability ambition — it’s a structural reset of how packaging is designed, priced, regulated, and proven. For the print and packaging industries, this shift turns every material choice, ink, adhesive, and label into a commercial decision with regulatory consequences. As the EU tightens rules on packaging waste, recyclability, and data transparency, businesses that treat circularity as compliance will struggle.

Food waste is becoming a defining issue for retail sustainability in 2026. This insight explores how tighter reporting and greenwashing scrutiny are reshaping expectations for UK retailers.

UK Government publishes final sustainability reporting standards.

Sustainability is now a commercial priority, not a nice-to-have. With UK and EU regulations tightening and customers demanding credible action, businesses must know what’s required, what adds value, and what wastes resources. This blog shows how to build a sustainability strategy that drives compliance, cuts costs, and fuels growth.

As the EU shifts from new rules to enforcement, businesses face major ESG obligations in 2026—from CSRD reporting to sustainable finance and due-diligence requirements. Learn how to stay compliant and ready for the year ahead.

Reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions is critical for organisations aiming to build a sustainable, resilient, and competitive supply chain. With supply chain emissions often more than 11 times higher than operational emissions, focusing on value-chain impact offers the greatest opportunity for measurable carbon reduction and long-term business strength.