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The EU Environmental Omnibus introduces targeted simplification measures with direct implications for product compliance and digital data management.

On 9 December 2025, EU co-legislators reached a provisional political agreement to simplify CSRD requirements. The outcome materially changes who is…

Why connected data now drives speed, competitiveness and compliance  

ECHA updated the Candidate List in November: DBDPE has been added; the list now totals 251 entries.

The EU Commission has officially finalized the delegated directives amending RoHS exemptions under Annex III — marking a significant update for…

On 1 September 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) proposed three new substances for inclusion in the Candidate List of Substances of Very High…

Navigate Rare Earth Metals, Precious Metals, and EUDR Challenges with Confidence

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) has officially released EMRT 2.0 – the Extended Minerals Reporting Template, Version 2.0. This update…

The International Material Data System (IMDS) Release 15.0, went live on July 7, 2025, introduces a set of major updates – from CO₂ data (PCF)…

A study by iPoint with the support of the Christian Doppler Laboratory.

The IMDS 15.0 release has been postponed to July 2025. iPoint is ready: Experience our PCF solution live at CLEPA MRS in Frankfurt.

Copper, lithium, nickel, and natural graphite now subject to extended reporting under the EMRT framework

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) has released version 6.5 of the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT), marking the 29th update of this…

Companies Gain Time to Prepare

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added five more chemicals to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). The list now…

Efficient CO₂ accounting in cleaning technology

The Green Quadrant Supply Chain Sustainability Software 2024 report by Verdantix assesses the performance and capabilities of various environmental,…

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) has announced the release of the Additional Minerals Reporting Template (AMRT) version 1.2 , set for launch…

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added another chemical to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). The list now contains…

We are happy to share AUNDE Group's great feedback highlighting our iPoint services  and  iPoint Product Sustainability software solution! Stefan…

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) has launched version 6.4 of the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT), marking the 28th release of…

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) has launched version 1.3 of the Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT), enhancing its capabilities for…

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added five new substances to its Candidate List of chemicals of very high concern (SVHC), which now includes…

On its EU Innovation Radar Platform, the European Commission recently recognized iPoint and our project partners, the Technical University of…

We reaffirm our commitment to sustainability.

Embracing Sustainability Together!

From December 25, 2023, to January 1, 2024, all iPoint offices will be closed for holidays. As always, there will be a core team to handle urgent…

Future-proof LCA with iPoint Product Sustainability.

iPoint contributes expert interview

Focus on further growth and stability

We are excited to announce that iPoint is listed as a "Representative Vendor" in the latest edition of Gartner's "Market Guide for Supplier…

By combining Smart Mapping (Automotive) and Smart Connector (IMDS), iPoint Product Sustainability can be described as one of the best Product…

The research & innovation project for fully digital product development of sustainable electric drive architectures is in high gear

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has updated its Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) by adding two new chemicals, bringing…

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) has released version 6.31 of the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT), marking the 27th release and…

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) has launched version 1.2 of the Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT), replacing the previous version…

iPoint is project partner

A study by iPoint with the support of the Christian Doppler Laboratory.

Focus on customer satisfaction and continuous growth

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has expanded its Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) by adding nine new chemicals, bringing…

UmweltDialog article about iPoint

Upcoming webinar highlights best practices in sustainability education with Umberto

IPOINT presentations on on digital LCA data sharing, verification processes, and AI-driven approaches.

iPoint is the main sponsor

Join our webinar on Tuesday, 22 April at 3:00 PM CEST

iPoint Innovators Webinar with Dr. Jarmila Sykorova from Yanfeng

Effective collaboration for LCA & PCF: challenges and solutions

Join our free webinar: November 29 th, 2024 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CET / 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EST  

Live Webinar with Facton - the Solution Partner for Product Costing

Bing Xu gives presentation on product carbon footprint

Live talk with material compliance expert from Joynext.

Engage with industry leaders, discover product compliance strategies and explore Carbon Footprint and LCA automation!

June 18 -20, 2024 | Berlin or online | From Silicon To Sustainability

Get insights on how to automate Product Carbon Footprints with guest speaker Stefan König, Chief Quality Officer at AundE Group

Our colleague Andreas Fröhlich at the BME Solution Day

Join our free webinar: 28 November 2023 at 3:00 - 4:00 PM CET / 09:00 - 10:00 AM EST

Join our free webinar: November 9 th, 2023 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CET / 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EST  

Eva Hink-Lemke and Angelika Steinbrecher support again as speakers

iPoint is a proud Platinum Sponsor

Our colleague Martina Prox is a speaker at the ICOSSE '23

iPoint is sponsor and speaker at one of the world's leading forums for environmental, economic, and social sustainability

Join our free webinar: July 26th, 2023 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CEST / 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EST

Our colleague Eva Hink-Lemke is speaker of a training session

The Japanese IT trading company Toyota Tsusho Systems (TTS), part of the Toyota Group, is one of iPoint’s strategic partners in Japan.  On 3 and 6…

The iPoint-sponsored event 'CLEPAMRS2023' was a great success! The presentations given by our colleagues at the event are now available for download. …

Our colleagues Britta Schwartze and Frauke Haenel presented at the Going Green event of CARE INNOVATION 2023 in Vienna. This conference and exhibition…

A platform for experts and key stakeholders from the automotive industry, iPoint is sponsor

Conference and exhibition on electronics and the environment, iPoint is speaker

International Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering, iPoint is speaker

The Future of Selling, Regulations, and Reporting in Manufacturing - Discover how leading manufacturers are driving the adoption of environmentally…

Product compliance is now a critical factor for companies working with chemical substances in the United States or the European Union. Regulations…

Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) remain a critical compliance challenge for companies operating in the European Union. With the REACH…

TSCA compliance is gaining urgency. With rising enforcement and evolving reporting requirements, the Toxic Substances Control Act is reshaping how…

Whether in electric vehicles, industrial machinery, or consumer electronics, batteries are at the heart of today’s manufacturing value chains. For…

The End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (ELV Directive) is a core regulation in the European Union – designed to reduce the environmental impact of…

The Dodd-Frank Act may have been signed in 2010, but Section 1502 on conflict minerals remains a critical compliance challenge for manufacturers…

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is one of the European Union’s most ambitious initiatives to promote transparency, traceability, and sustainable…

Conflict minerals – tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold (3TG) – are essential raw materials in countless modern products, from smartphones to cars and…

  https://go.ipoint-systems.com/blog/conflict-minerals-explainedArmed conflicts and human rights abuses linked to mineral sourcing have long raised red flags. With the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation in…

A single screw coated with a restricted substance can trigger penalties across 30 countries – that’s today’s reality for manufacturers. Since 2007 the…

Resource efficiency stands for the relationship between natural raw materials or technical-economic materials and the benefits gained from their use,…

Industrial engineering and manufacturing of products is always accompanied by the extraction and consumption of raw materials from nature and the use…

In today's business landscape, companies face the dual challenge of achieving profitability while minimizing their environmental impact. This article…

Understanding Scope 3 emissions is no longer optional – it’s a regulatory imperative. Under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD),…

If you manage supply chain compliance, you know the landscape has dramatically shifted. What began as conflict minerals reporting focused on 3TG (tin,…

Sustainable product design is more than just a trend; it is a necessity in today’s industrial landscape. As businesses strive to minimize their…

In today’s automotive industry, compliance is a strategic necessity. From hazardous substance restrictions to end-of-life vehicle directives,…

On February 26, 2025, the European Commission published the long-anticipated Simplification Omnibus proposal. This legislative package forms part of a…

Businesses today are no longer grappling with just product compliance or sustainability in isolation. These two dimensions are converging, driven by a…

Materials and substances are the foundational elements used to create larger components and complete products like smartphones, vehicles, and medical…

In today's world, electronic devices are indispensable. However, their production, use, and disposal have significant environmental impacts. The…

As sustainability transitions from being a goal to an essential requirement in the automotive industry, grasping the current trends is vital. Our…

Our annual Automotive Trend Survey captures the insights of compliance and sustainability experts from across the industry and reveals four key…

In an era where sustainability is not just a goal but is becoming a mandate for the automotive industry, understanding the landscape is vital. Through…

The automotive sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with sustainability taking center stage. The latest iPoint Automotive Compliance &…

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have gained global attention due to their widespread use and potential effects on human health and the…

In an era where electronic devices seamlessly integrate into every facet of our daily lives, the demand for sustainability in the global electronics…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of environmental regulation, the challenge of managing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) has become a…

According to a report by the European Environment Agency, transport was responsible for around a quarter of the EU's total CO₂ emissions in 2022. Road…

To all the LCA enthusiasts and sustainability experts out there -– this one is for you. Let's take a short ride down memory lane, looking at the…

When it comes to sustainability, all eyes are on the transport sector and the automotive industry in particular. The accelerating concern for climate…

Recycling – it’s the magic word when the ill-informed think “environmental friendliness”. “Recyclable” – the number one green term that doesn’t mean a…

In the pursuit of sustainability, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has emerged as a powerful tool for evaluating the environmental impact of products,…

PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, have become a significant global concern due to their prevalence and potential health and environmental…

In a recent study by the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Sustainable Product Management, co-funded by iPoint Systems, different digital methods were…

There is a wide range of potential benefits, clearer regulations, policies, as well as urgency (see article "How companies benefit from circular…

In the dynamic world of industrial production, compliance and regulatory conformity are crucial. On the one hand, they enable access to different…

The Catena-X automotive network has achieved a significant milestone in standardizing the requirements for CO2 footprints in the automotive industry…

Sustainability Optimization

In the iPoint Sustainability & Compliance Trend Study 2022, we have gained many valuable insights. Among other things, our survey showed that 56% of…

The world is changing faster than ever before and the automotive industry is at a turning point. At a time when environmental impacts are becoming…

Sustainability in Discrete Manufacturing: Capture, Analyse, Report and Optimise. Is sustainability the new compliance?

The iPoint Compliance & Sustainability Trend Survey is one of the world's largest surveys offering insights into sustainability and compliance. Of a…

The EU is getting tough: CSRD. The EU is to become climate-neutral by 2050 - to achieve this goal, the "toothless paper tiger NFRD (Non Financial…

As we navigate today's global environmental challenges, the circular economy offers a refreshing perspective, showing us how to do more with less. By…

The key to net-zero is found in the supply chain

"Companies are faced with a major problem: They simply cannot deliver as they want - there are too few LCA experts and the dynamics are too high." -…

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in production in the manufacturing industry and is already a key factor for many manufacturers. The…

Surprisingly, companies worldwide, especially in Asia, increasingly view sustainability and compliance as important factors in their business…

Implementation of digital technologies for a circular economy and sustainability management in the manufacturing sector

Converting a company to a circular economy is an important step but many business leaders aren't sure what the consequences will be. This article…