Assent provides a leading supply chain sustainability management solution that supports manufacturers across the globe in addressing their product compliance and ESG needs. Founded in 2010, the company helps manufacturers collect and manage the supply chain data needed to meet environmentally and socially responsible product standards. With advanced technology and deep regulatory expertise, Assent enables companies to collect data that is aligned with regulations and industry standards to manage risks, accelerate market access, and foster sustainable practices. For more information, visit: www.assent.com.

In this webinar, explore how our dynamic solution can revolutionize your approach to compliance. Discover the transformative benefits of partnering with Assent, where we combine our expertise and technology to create a solution that is designed to meet your unique needs as a complex manufacturer.

Join us for a live demonstration that showcases our efficient onboarding process, designed to integrate your operations smoothly into the Assent Supply Chain Sustainability Platform. Experience how our platform's advanced features not only simplify the collection of high-quality data but also provide actionable insights, ultimately empowering your business with strategic decision-making tools.

Embrace a solution that anticipates your compliance requirements and offers a strategic edge in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

What you'll learn:
- Gain a Strong Partner in Compliance: Understand how a dedicated compliance partner strengthens your business, protecting against risks and providing a competitive edge.
- Enhance Supplier Collaboration: Educate your suppliers on your compliance needs and simplify the data submission process to improve data quality.
- Streamlined Onboarding, Simplified Success: Discover the simplicity of integrating Assent’s platform into your program. Our experts handle the hard part so you can focus on what matters most to your business.

CSRD Countdown: Strategies for Success in New Era of Sustainability Reporting

The 2023 conflict minerals reporting season is almost upon us, and the pressure is mounting to get the accurate data you need to create a comprehensive report. Getting responses from suppliers and making sense of your data is no simple task. But, with the right partner like Assent, this reporting season could possibly be easier than last.

Mark your calendars for April 3, 2024! You’ll hear from an expert from the International Tin Association to dive into the nitty-gritty of mineral supply chain audits — just in time to tackle the 2023 conflict minerals reporting season. It’s all about making sense of the data and stepping up your reporting game.

Here’s what we have lined up:
- A look at how the International Tin Association’s helps organize the upstream mineral supply chain and what that means for your reporting
- A walkthrough of how Assent supports customers via the OECD due diligence process, from start to finish
- Details on how Assent also helps you meet your deadlines without all the stress

Conflict Minerals Reporting: Tips From the International Tin Association

The evolving landscape of EU regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be an opportunity or a liability. To get ahead of your competitors, you have to take steps toward securing your supply chain now. That starts with understanding emerging legislation, its implications for your business, and how a proactive approach can insulate you from risk.

In a March 6 webinar, industry experts from Assent and the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to respond effectively to current PFAS challenges in the EU market. Secure your spot now to learn more about PFAS and get answers to your questions right from the experts.

This webinar will explore:
- Evolving PFAS legislation in the EU and its impact on your operations
- The risk of insurers excluding PFAS from coverage, the implications of exporting to the U.S./North America, and pressures from customers and investors
- How Assent’s solutions help manufacturers gather critical data to protect against PFAS-related challenges

EU PFAS Regulations in 2024: Everything You Need to Know About Your Requirements

Creating a compliance budget for an ever-evolving regulatory landscape can feel like navigating uncharted waters. When compliance professionals are being asked to do more with less, a proactive approach to planning is essential for reducing overhead and protecting market access. It’s not just about avoiding fines — it’s about ensuring your program uses resources wisely. 

Join this session for expert insight into the upcoming year’s product compliance challenges, like PFAS requirements, TSCA, and RoHS, and how to optimize your time and resources by planning your program now.

You’ll also learn about:
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities and presenting your compliance strategies convincingly to your executive team
- Understanding your current program costs and tools, and the role of digital transformation
- How regulations are evolving to include the need for deeper supply chain due diligence

Speakers
- Cally Edgren, Senior Director, Sustainability
- Valerie Kuntz, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, Product Sustainability

Budgeting for the Hidden Costs of Product Compliance

PFAS risks and regulations are rapidly evolving, leaving some manufacturers confused about their next steps. 

Do you have any burning questions about your PFAS requirements? Our PFAS and regulatory experts can answer them. Join this Ask Assent Anything webinar and submit your questions to get the specific information you need to keep your PFAS program on track. You’ll be able to ask your questions during the live event.

In addition to fielding attendee questions, our experts will also provide insights into:

Managing urgent PFAS reporting timelines
- How to start identifying PFAS in your supply chain
- The top 10 most-asked PFAS questions 

Speakers
- Cally Edgren — Senior Director, Sustainability
- Emma Owens — Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, Product Sustainability

Your PFAS Questions Answered: Ask Assent Anything

Creating an impactful environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report can feel like an uphill battle: It’s not clear what to include, where to find reliable data, or what your investors or customers are looking for. And with mandatory sustainability reporting looming on the horizon, manufacturers need sustainability reporting processes in place now. If reporting this year was a headache, or you’re thinking about launching ESG reporting next year, this webinar is for you. 

Get expert insights and tips to improve your ESG reporting, including:
- Why supply chain data needs to be in your next ESG report
- How to streamline data collection for ESG, product compliance, and future mandatory disclosures
- What types of data to include in your reports for maximum impact

Speakers:
- Jared Connors, Director, Sustainability at Assent
- Devin O’Herron, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, ESG & Responsible Sourcing at Assent
- Siegfried Neiss, Supplier Support Specialist at Assent
- Veera Rajamaa, Consultant, Professional Services at Assent

Watch the webinar to make your next report simpler and easier.

ESG Reporting With Impact: How to Tell a More Compelling Story Next Year

The U.S. EPA and individual states have imposed reporting requirements for PFAS in your products. Is your compliance program on track to meet these deadlines?

Join our webinar for an in-depth review of these upcoming PFAS reporting deadlines, and learn how to prepare. We’ll cover the specific requirements and scope of the EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ruling, review current state timelines, and offer guidance on how to handle old or unavailable data. We’ll also save time to answer your PFAS and TSCA questions.

You’ll also learn:

- Why it’s urgent to start collecting PFAS data now
- How to prepare for PFAS risks like part obsolescence 
- How Assent’s PFAS Identification solution helps you meet requirements

Get Ready: Prepare for PFAS Deadlines

This year was transformative for global product and trade regulations, with new rulings covering everything from PFAS in products to forced labor in supply chains. The stage is now set for fresh compliance challenges. Do you know what to prepare for in 2024?

In this webinar, Assent’s experts provide clarity on the key developments that shaped 2023, and forecast what you need to prepare for in 2024, including hot topics in product compliance and environmental, social, and governance (ESG).

This event also includes an Ask Assent Anything session, where our expert team will be answering questions live.

You’ll also learn:
- Steps you can take to improve your program to prepare for 2024 challenges
- What supply chain risks may impact you in the new regulatory landscape
- How Assent can help you set up and manage your compliance program

Sustainability Round-Up: Reflecting on 2023 & Preparing for a Proactive 2024

The landscape of corporate sustainability reporting is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) backed by the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Companies operating in the EU are now faced with strengthened and modernized requirements for social and environmental reporting.

Join Assent experts as they guide you through the critical aspects of the CSRD and ESRS, helping you to understand its impacts and the necessary steps to remain compliant.

In this session, you’ll learn:
- About the CSRD and how you can meet its requirements
- The importance of initiating a Materiality Assessment if your company needs to report
- How to engage with Assent for effective data capture to meet all reporting obligations

CSRD & ESRS: Thriving in the New Era of Corporate Sustainability Reporting

The U.S. federal government has published its long-awaited final rule for TSCA Section 8(a)(7) on PFAS reporting. This means manufacturers now need to worry about both state and federal PFAS requirements to maintain their market access and avoid financial penalties. 

Join Assent experts for our webinar, Unpacking the Recent Announcement on Federal PFAS Requirements Under TSCA. They’ll discuss what this news means for manufacturers, and how to proactively prepare for changes to your market access requirements. 

You’ll also learn: 
- How to identify PFAS in your supply chain to comply with the EPA’s revised list of 1,462 substances
- How the new rule compares to the 2021 proposed rule
- Insights on reporting requirements and how you can meet these demands through proactive compliance

Unpacking the Recent Announcement on PFAS Requirements Under TSCA

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been tied to detrimental human and environmental health effects and are increasingly being restricted by regulators around the globe. However, PFAS can be found in a wide range of consumer and industrial products, and many manufacturers aren’t even aware their products contain these hazardous substances. 

In this webinar industry experts from Assent and ChemSec will discuss the dangers of PFAS and why it’s probable you use PFAS without realizing it. Learn how to engage your supply chain to identify PFAS risks as well as how you can improve product safety and consumer trust. 

During the webinar, our experts will guide you through:
- Steps to detect and eliminate PFAS in your products
- Risks to your business, including insurance coverage, reputation, and product obsolescence
- Practical compliance strategies tailored to your manufacturing processes
- Using resources like the the SIN list, the ChemScore report, and PFAS guides from ChemSec and Assent

Uncover the Hidden Truth - PFAS Could Be Lurking in Your Products

Prepare your company for the impact of 2024 regulatory trends. Watch two of Assent’s regulatory compliance and sustainability experts as they give you actionable advice and real-life examples for ensuring compliance and developing a more sustainable supply chain. They’re here to unpack the complexity and decode the technical jargon for you.

Topics covered include:
-Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) requirements
-Forced labor laws and trade considerations
-Accelerating regulatory growth

Regulatory Real Talk: Practical Insights on 2024 Compliance Trends

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