
Compliance with material declaration requirements is crucial for U.S.-based manufacturers exporting products to the European Union (EU). Material Declarations are formal documents listing the substances in a given product. They verify compliance with EU regulations and provide transparency to supply chain partners.
This webinar discusses:
- The impact of Materials Declarations on small and mid-sized manufacturers exporting to the.
- Discussion of various regulatory issues related to materials Declarations, including:
- RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive
- REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation
- Waste Framework Directive
- The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
- Conflict Minerals Regulation
- The EU Digital Product Passport (DPP)
- Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP)
- The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
- Scope 1, 2, and 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions
- Steps to Prepare an EU-Compliant Material Declaration
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Speakers

Engage Energy & Industrial Consulting was founded in 2015 by Donald Racey. Don brings the unique ability to guide organizations through significant business transformations. Don is the primary architect behind Engages’ innovative project implementation approach and is a passionate advocate for socially conscious and sustainable business processes. Don is a sought-after speaker and author creating articles, blogs, and hosting the “Engage with Energy podcast.” Don is an expert in the field of Asset Lifecycle Management, Business Transformation, Sustainability, and ESG Strategy. Prior to founding Engage, Don served as Managing Director of Corporate Finance – Turnarounds and Restructuring for FTI Consulting, headquartered in Washington, D.C. At FTI, Don focused on creating performance improvement programs for leading energy and industrial companies. Don joined FTI after serving as Senior Vice President, Operations for Reliability Management Group, Inc. (RMG) based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At RMG, Don was responsible for all aspects of business development and the management of RMG’s portfolio of client engagements. Don has worked with all levels of client organizations—from the boardroom to shop floor and field—to lead business process changes. Additionally, Don has worked across a diverse range of clients in the energy value chain including upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas. Much of Don’s work has been focused on regulatory initiatives as a primary driver of change. Don holds a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University. Don is a Six Sigma Black Belt and a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).