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.

Dive into the complexities of addressing challenges and meeting expectations within 3TG supply chains in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This session, led by experts in the field, provides a tactical look at the realities of responsible sourcing on the ground. Mickaël Daudin from the International Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI) will take you through the ITSCI’s approach to traceability and due diligence.                                                                           

The session covers risk mitigation strategies when sourcing from high-risk and conflict-affected areas (CAHRAs), with concrete insights from the ITSCI Program. This is your chance to understand the critical need for rigorous data collection as well as the steps downstream companies can take to support upstream due diligence.

Featured Experts: 
Jared Connors: Director, Regulatory & Sustainability at Assent
Noah Taetle: Sustainability Specialist at Assent 
Mickaël Daudin: ITSCI Programme Manager

From the Ground Up — Facing the Challenges of Upstream Validation in the DRC

Supplier fatigue is one of the top reasons product compliance and sustainability programs fail, but the warning signs often go unnoticed until it’s too late. Are your suppliers engaged, or are they on the brink of burnout?

This webinar examines the different ways supplier fatigue negatively affects your program outcomes, including data quality and availability, and how you can prevent it. You’ll get expert insights from Assent’s Supplier Success team on why improving supplier processes and technology benefits not just them, but also your organization. Plus, you’ll get to hear the supplier perspective from a special guest speaker.

You’ll also learn how to:

- Identify the root causes and signs of supplier fatigue
- Ensure timely access to reliable data by improving your supplier relationships
- Better support your suppliers through education and streamlined processes

Speakers:
- Anna Siadat, Manager, Supplier Education, Assent 
- Annie Calfo, Director, Product Marketing, Assent 
- Special supplier guest speaker

Your suppliers are critical partners in meeting your regulatory requirements, so make sure you’re setting them up for success. Invite your suppliers to join you at this webinar by sending them this webpage.

Watch the webinar now!

Supplier Fatigue: What It Is & How to Fix It

Back by popular demand, Assent is hosting a live Ask Assent Anything Q&A session on all things PFAS. Have questions about Canada’s fast-approaching reporting deadline? How about your risk now that 3M is stopping PFAS production less than four months from now?

Join us for a live session where our subject matter experts will help you cut through the complexity, so you can meet important deadlines and keep your business on track.

This isn’t just another webinar — it’s your chance to get real answers to the PFAS questions that are keeping you up at night. Our experts are ready to dive in and make sense of it all

You’ll learn:
- What makes Canada’s PFAS reporting rule different—and what that means for you
- Urgent PFAS obsolescence risks you need to get ahead of now
- The smart way to figure out if your products are in scope or at risk

Speakers:
Cally Edgren, Vice President, Regulatory & Sustainability
Bruce Jarnot, Senior Regulatory Expert 
Ryan Zelhofer, Manager, Regulatory & Sustainability

Your PFAS Questions Answered: Live Expert Session

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is transforming the global market, and manufacturers and importers need to adapt quickly. As of August 1, 2024, relying on default emissions values is no longer an option — now you must ensure that at least 80% of your CBAM reports are backed by primary data. Join us for a live session where our experts help you cut through the noise and tackle this challenge head-on.

We’ll walk you through the CBAM requirements and dive into the reporting tools that can make your life easier. We’ll show you exactly how our survey works, live on screen, focusing on the features that really make a difference in your program.

You’ll also learn:
- About CBAM’s impact on your business
- How to collect crucial primary emissions data from complex supply chains
- How the Assent CBAM solution can take your sustainability efforts to the next level

Speakers:
- Sue Fortunato-Esbach, Manager, Regulatory & Sustainability 
- Devin O’Herron, Senior Sustainability Expert 
- Jackie Romanetti, Senior Product Manager

Beat the CBAM Crunch: Meet Your Requirements Head-On

The new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is set to make a big impact on EU products by boosting their circularity, energy performance, and overall environmental sustainability. This webinar is your chance to get a clear understanding of what ESPR is all about, the risks and challenges it brings, and how it will affect your business.

Join our expert speakers as they break down the key elements of ESPR and show you what your company needs to do to be ready.

You’ll learn:

- Everything you need to know about the new regulation
- Its impact on manufacturers, depending on their segment and product category
- How the ESPR affects data requirements throughout the product life cycle

Speakers:

- Emma Owens, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, Product Sustainability
- Marcus Schneider, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, Product Sustainability

ESPR Essentials: Understanding the New Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

Explore advanced strategies for mitigating long-term risks related to PFAS in your supply chain. Learn how PFAS is connected to increased insurance risks, unplanned product redesigns, and the rising trend in litigation against manufacturers. You’ll get expert insights into minimizing your business risks and moving beyond basic compliance to proactive PFAS management. 

Choose this course if: You’ve taken steps to track and report PFAS in your supply chain and are ready to get more out of your program.

Featured Assent Expert:  Ryan Zelhofer, Manager, Sustainability

[PFAS 301] Advanced Strategies for Long-Term PFAS Risk Management

Get practical steps to start meeting your PFAS management and regulatory requirements. You’ll deep dive into specific reporting and recordkeeping requirements, including TSCA Section 8(a)(7), Canada’s new PFAS reporting rule, and U.S. state-level laws. Plus, we’ll explore strategies for PFAS due diligence and establishing a compliance program.

Choose this course if: You know you’re in scope of at least one PFAS regulation and need to implement processes to support your compliance.

Featured Assent Expert: Dr. Bruce Jarnot, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert

[PFAS 201] Practical Compliance & PFAS Management

This is your comprehensive introduction to PFAS. We’ll explore their chemical properties, common uses, and potential health impacts. The webinar will also cover basic regulatory frameworks in North America and Europe, to help you understand and set the right PFAS management goals.

Choose this course if: Your company doesn’t have a PFAS program in place and you’re not sure if you need one.

Featured Expert: Emma Owens, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, Assent

[PFAS 101] PFAS Fundamentals: Industry Implications & Regulations

The 2023 reporting season to the U.S. SEC is over, but the work doesn’t stop there. You still need to meet customer expectations and prepare for next year’s reporting. Responsible minerals due diligence is about more than just the 3TGs, and Assent is here to help you manage it all.

Keeping up with regulatory pressures, customer expectations, and all the moving parts involved in responsible minerals due diligence is a huge task. Assent keeps you on top of it all with easy data collection, supplier outreach, expert support, and smelter validation services.

Join our webinar to get insight into:
- The U.S. filing deadline on May 31, 2025, for the 2024 calendar year and other important regulatory requirements
- Common challenges like risk evaluation and overcoming supply chain problems
- How Assent’s platform automates data collection and enhances supplier communication
- Real testimonials and case studies showing how Assent helps companies achieve compliance and boost their ESG performance

Speakers:
- Jared Connors, Director of Sustainability, Assent
- Ann Schober, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, ESG & Responsible Sourcing.

Don’t miss this chance to streamline your responsible minerals due diligence and see how our solution helps you ensure compliance. We can’t wait to see you there!

Responsible Minerals Reporting: Simplify Your 2024 Due Diligence

The more you rely on your suppliers to handle manual labor and resource extraction, the more susceptible you are to forced labor risks. Unless you’re conducting meaningful due diligence, your supply chain could be hiding forced labor and other human rights violations. This puts you at risk for shipment disruptions, broken customer trust, and even total market access loss.

Join human rights expert Dr. Abiola Okpechi (Ph.D. in Public Law, Human Rights) for a reality check on the state of forced labor in manufacturing, and what you can do to protect yourself from this critical risk. She’ll give you concrete recommendations to improve your human rights due diligence efforts and help you comply with global regulations.

You will learn how to: 
- Improve transparency into your suppliers’ labor practices
- Avoid non-compliance and penalties for current and upcoming forced labor regulations
- Remedy forced labor risks in your supply chain
- Forced labor requirements have shifted from voluntary monitoring to mandatory due diligence reporting. Learn how to protect your access to the U.S., Canadian, and European markets by registering for the webinar.

Expert Speaker: 
Dr. Abiola Okpechi, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, ESG & Responsible Sourcing at Assent

Register for the webinar now! A recording of the webinar and a copy of the slides will be available after the event.

The Stark Reality of Forced Labor Risks in Your Supply Chain

The summer season is in full swing, but this year, sunscreen alone isn’t enough to protect you from risk. The 2025 deadline for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is fast approaching. You need to take steps now to safeguard your business’s reputation and success.

Join us for a webinar that will equip you with the insights and tools you need to excel in sustainability reporting. This session is designed to help you understand the nuances of CSRD and its impact on your business. You’ll also have the opportunity to get expert answers to your burning questions about the CSRD.

This webinar offers clear guidance on:

- CSRD timelines and how it’s different from existing legislation
- The link between the CSRD and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
- Identifying what needs to be reported — and what doesn’t
- Recognizing the urgency of starting your CSRD compliance program now
- Practical steps to kickstart your compliance journey

Don’t let the complexity of CSRD put your business at risk. This webinar is your opportunity to get ahead of your requirements.

CSRD Deadline Prep: Your Essential Summer School Session

Dealing with PFAS has changed the game for manufacturers when it comes to managing suppliers and product data. More than other regulatory issues, PFAS demands a deep dive into supply chains to keep your business compliant and thriving.

As regulations tighten and parts obsolescence risks grow, knowing where PFAS is in your supply chain is more important than ever. Join us for an engaging webinar where experts from Assent and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will share practical insights and strategies to help you tackle these challenges head-on.

You’ll learn:
- Where PFAS are often found in supply chains and which ones are most prevalent
- How your organization can collect better data to make smarter, more informed decisions
- How AEM and Assent support manufacturers in managing PFAS and staying compliant

Speakers:
- Cally Edgren, Vice President of Sustainability at Assent
- Jason Malcore, Senior Director of Safety & Product Leadership at AEM

Watch the webinar now! A recording of the webinar and a copy of the slides will be available after the event.

Tackling PFAS Challenges With AEM: Practical Solutions for Supply Chain Sustainability Success

Reimagining Product Compliance & PFAS Strategy: From Cost Center to Profit Engine

There’s a gold mine waiting in your supply chain sustainability and PFAS management program, but only if you know where to look. Changing how you think about your compliance program is the key to unlocking its potential. 

In this webinar, you’ll hear advice on how to think strategically about compliance from experts with firsthand experience in transforming their own programs. You’ll learn how to quantify the business value of your role and communicate to leaders and customers what monetary value your program brings to the table.

We’ll cover:
- Making compliance a value-added service and market differentiator
- Protecting your bottom line from risks like PFAS disruptions
- Reducing operational costs and improving efficiency
- Talking to stakeholders about the value of compliance programs to win buy in

Expert Speakers:
Ryan Zelhofer, Director of Sustainability, Assent Inc.
Jason Ksar, Account Executive, Assent Inc.

Watch the webinar now!

Reimagining Product Compliance & PFAS Strategy

Understanding the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is crucial for businesses dealing with energy-intensive products made outside the EU. Starting July 31, 2024, if your business falls within the scope of CBAM, you’ll need to report primary activity data for at least 80% of your emissions — and using default values won’t cut it anymore. Failing to comply? It could cost you. Fines range from €10 to €50 for every ton of CO2 equivalent, and they only go up if non-compliance persists.

Join us for this webinar, where we’ll dive into effective strategies for weaving carbon costs into your business operations, helping you avoid hefty fines, reputational damage, and potential trade barriers. We’ll also explore how you can use these new requirements as a springboard for smarter sustainability in your supply chain.

You’ll also learn about:
- The increasing importance of carbon costs and the need for a top-down management approach
- How to focus on what really matters for CBAM compliance, especially when it comes to collecting essential data on embedded emissions from facilities outside the EU

CBAM in 2024: Strategies for Compliance

New developments in PFAS risks and regulations are emerging constantly, with no slowdown in sight. Join us for an essential webinar, where Assent’s Emma Owens and ChemSec’s Jonatan Kleimark provide expert insights into the evolving challenges of PFAS in manufacturing supply chains. This session will equip you with the knowledge to effectively manage these risks, ensuring compliance and promoting sustainability in your operations.

Discover how Assent’s PFAS solution simplifies compliance, enhances transparency, and helps you stay ahead of regulatory shifts. We’ll delve into the latest scientific research, discuss the implications of PFAS obsolescence, and explore actionable strategies to mitigate risks and drive positive change.

Key Learnings:
- Insights into PFAS risks, including supply chain disruptions, financial impacts, and reputational risks
- Effective measures to ensure compliance
- The real-world environmental and health impacts of PFAS and how to transition towards safer, more sustainable practices

Overcoming PFAS Challenges in Manufacturing

Aligning Product Compliance & Liability: A Conversation With True Manufacturing’s General Counsel

Is your product compliance program as airtight as it could be? If you’re missing the legal perspective, then the answer is no!

Don’t miss this webinar featuring Kristen James, General Counsel at True Manufacturing and the driving force behind the creation of the company’s compliance program. Learn how she won executive buy-in for her vision, why breaking down silos between supply chain management and legal teams is crucial, and how to understand the true return on investment of your compliance program.

In the webinar, you’ll discover:
- How to turn proactive compliance into a competitive advantage
- The relationship between product compliance, market access, and legal liability
- How to engage your legal and compliance teams for the best results

Learn from the challenges and achievements True Manufacturing encountered on their journey to establishing a resilient compliance program. Watch the webinar today.

Speakers: 
Kristen James, General Counsel, True Manufacturing
Cally Edgren, Senior Director, Sustainability, Assent

Aligning Product Compliance & Liability: A Conversation With True Manufacturing

We’re already halfway through 2024 and the regulatory changes keep coming. From new forced labor regulations, to increasing PFAS risks, to renewed scrutiny of corporate emissions, there are countless product compliance and ESG requirements for manufacturers to manage. 

In this webinar, Assent’s experts break down what you need to know to get your company through the rest of the year. They’ll discuss requirements for key pieces of legislation, upcoming deadlines, and how Assent can help you get the data to stay on top of it all.

Some of the topics they’ll cover include:
- Forced labor: Emerging and changing requirements under the UFLPA, Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, and the upcoming EU forced labor regulation 
- PFAS: New limits on PFAS in U.S. drinking water, the addition of PFAS to CERCLA, and the U.S. Forever Chemical Regulation & Accountability Act
- CBAM: Emissions reporting requirements under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Speakers: 
Abiola Okpechi — Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, ESG & Responsible Sourcing, Assent
Ryan Zelhofer — Manager, Sustainability, Assent
Farrah Sarpkaya — Product Marketing Manager, Assent
Devin O’Herron — Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, Assent

Mid-Year Check-In: Is Your Supply Chain Sustainability Program on Track?

Did you miss the OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains? Join us for a unique recap webinar where our expert delves into key discussions and insights from the event, providing you with an exclusive look at the policy changes that will impact the future of your program.

You’ll get an inside look at our partner session, program best practices, future expectations, and how to navigate emerging regulations and standards.

Key topics:
- How public-private partnerships can boost responsible investment and promote green industrialization
- How to enhance transparency in mineral supply chains
- How coherent policy will impact due diligence and regulatory landscapes

Speakers: 
Noah Taetle — Regulatory & Sustainability Analyst, ESG & Responsible Sourcing, Assent
Farrah Sarpkaya — Product Marketing Manager, Assent

Don’t miss this chance to stay informed and ahead in the responsible mineral supply chain arena. Reserve your spot now!

Unlock the Potential of Responsible Mineral Supply Chains: OECD Forum Insights

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

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