This session will cover how to integrate risk assessment and hazard analysis into the design and manufacturing process, highlighting the differences between compliance and product safety. Learn when to involve outside experts or labs and understand the key distinctions between designing new products and evaluating existing ones. Explore why compliance doesn’t always guarantee safety and how to empower your compliance team to make critical decisions, including saying no when necessary.

This session will explore how life cycle assessments (LCAs) and data-driven decision-making can shape sustainability efforts in the promotional products industry. Attendees will learn how to use impact reports to drive meaningful change and discover strategies to maximize positive impact at both personal and company levels.

In today's rapidly evolving market, sustainability is no longer a choice—it's a business imperative. This session explores how to secure leadership support for sustainability initiatives by aligning them with business goals. We'll discuss strategies to identify and mitigate risks in a changing regulatory and consumer landscape and highlight the growing importance of sustainability in driving business development. Learn how to leverage sustainable practices to fuel growth, adapt to shifts in consumer expectations, and open new opportunities.

Being prepared for product incidents and recalls is essential for suppliers and distributors. This session will cover proactive steps to take before an incident occurs, how to respond when you receive a notice, and your key responsibilities. Learn how to communicate effectively with customers, avoid common pitfalls, and manage potential conflicts of interest.

Stay informed on the latest regulatory developments affecting our industry. This session will provide crucial updates on key regulations, including federal reporting for PFAS & plastic, Reese's Law, Mocra, Prop 65, ASTM standards, and recent rule-making activities by the CPSC.

Conscious consumers are demanding more than just great products; they want brands that resonate with their ethical and sustainable values. Embedding responsible practices from the inception not only aligns your brand with consumer demands but also drives long-term profitability by reducing risks and fostering customer loyalty. In this session, we navigate the process of integrating responsible operations into your sourcing processes, empowering you to seamlessly weave sustainability and social compliance into your brand’s DNA.

Navigate the forefront of regulatory & sustainability concerns in this forward-looking session with expert updates and industry perspectives touching on reporting requirements and new laws touching on greenwashing in Canada, CSRD, EPR, DPP's in toys and electronics, lithium-ion batteries and more.

Learn how PPAI and GBB's collaboration can guide your sustainability journey, helping you focus on strategies for real impact and how they align with well known frameworks and certifications.

Panelists will define circularity and explore how extending product lifecycles can drive business growth. They’ll share examples of circular systems, discuss scaling challenges, and highlight tools and opportunities for the promotional products industry to help end-users meet sustainability goals.

How to leverage technology in your sustainability claims, including getting verified ESG data to end users. Case study with how Aware has worked with Gemline to successfully implement their solution.