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The new capability, available through Esko’s S2 plat- form, connects with CarbonQuota’s calculation engine to provide carbon footprint data at the design stage, during product development, and in production. This approach allows companies to evaluate environmental impact throughout the entire packaging lifecycle. The partnership addresses several key challenges facing the packaging industry. Brands and converters
Attendees also will take part in interactive workshops and roundtables focused on topics such as EPR rollout, end market development, recyclability and enforcement. This year’s keynote session will feature Ciaran Little, global Vice President of Business Development at Smith- ers. In an address titled Packaging into 2050: What to Ex- pect from Demographic and Service Shifts , Little will ex- amine long-term global packaging demand, materials and the intersection of packaging policy with design. He’ll also explore how the rise of omni-commerce is shifting design. This year’s summit also marks the first official Ameripen member event under the leadership of new Executive Di- rector Lynn Dyer, who was appointed in May. Esko Unveils Carbon Calculation Partnership With CarbonQuota Esko, the provider of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging/label industry, has unveiled a new carbon emission calculation capability developed in partnership with CarbonQuota. This integrated solution reportedly enables packaging converters to measure and reduce their environmental impact through automated carbon footprint calculations, helping them meet sustain- ability goals and comply with regulatory requirements.
have been struggling with time-consuming manual carbon footprint calcula- tions, and this integration automates these critical processes. With legisla- tion like Extended Pro- ducer Responsibility (EPR), Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR),
and carbon taxes on the horizon, businesses urgently need reliable measurement tools to ensure compliance. Additionally, major brands are increasingly requiring envi- ronmental impact data from their suppliers, creating pres- sure throughout the value chain. The carbon calculation capability is now available in the Esko S2 platform, with Cape Prime integration. Phoe- nix and WebCenter integrations are currently in develop- ment, with a comprehensive roadmap planned for 2025 and beyond.
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