Thinking Beyond Compliance

by Erna Heymans, Hubert Evers, Haiko Huvenaars

Digital Product Passports in Action

How can Digital Product Passports drive circular business models and create new revenue streams for your company?

Let’s think BEYOND compliance. In this session, discover how Digital Product Passports can revolutionise your business by driving sustainability and opening new growth opportunities. Led by Haiko Huvenaars, founder of Candour.Digital, who co-developed the world’s first digital deposit system for circular garments with New Optimist, this session will offer actionable steps and real-life examples from brands such as New Optimist and Bever.

You’ll also hear from Hubert Evers and Erna Heymans of EE Labels, industry leaders in smart labelling and digital solutions. Hubert, with his innovative approach to smart labels and packaging, will explain how Digital Product Passports are shaping the future of transparency in textiles. Erna will share her expertise in sustainable QR-labels, showing how brands can integrate eco-friendly labelling solutions into their operations.

Key Takeaways:

1. Learn how Digital Product Passports can accelerate your transition to circular business models.

2. Gain real-life insights from brands like New Optimist and Bever on how they’re using digital solutions to create new revenue streams.

3. Discover practical steps to implement Digital Product Passports in your own business.

4. Understand the role of digital tools in driving sustainability and compliance.

As the textile industry shifts towards sustainability and circularity, companies need to find new ways to meet evolving standards while maintaining profitability. This session offers essential insights into how Digital Product Passports can be a game-changer, enabling brands to comply with regulations, reduce waste, and unlock new business opportunities.