Speaker:
Valentine Menuet
CIRCULAR AND SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER, LCIE BUREAU VERITAS
Description:
In this Session, Valentine Menuet, Sustainable Development and Circular Economy Officer at Bureau Veritas, addresses the critical role of material traceability in achieving sustainability and regulatory compliance. He highlights key challenges manufacturers face, such as supply chain data management, lack of technical knowledge in new business models, and navigating complex EU regulations like the Eco Design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Batteries Regulation. Valentine outlines actionable solutions, including lifecycle assessments, eco-design strategies, and Bureau Veritas' Material Traceability Assessment Program, which audits processes to ensure transparency and reliability in environmental claims. He also discusses the importance of certifications like the BV Process Certification Mark and Green Claim Verification to combat greenwashing and substantiate claims. This session provides a practical roadmap for businesses to align with CE marking requirements and meet evolving sustainability goals.