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CMRT: A Practical Guide to the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template

The Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) may look like a spreadsheet, but completing it reliably requires coordinated product, supplier and smelter data. This guide explains what the CMRT is, which version to use in 2026 and how it relates to the Extended Minerals Reporting Template, or EMRT, as companies expand responsible minerals due diligence beyond 3TG.

August 7, 2026

July 22, 2026

PPWR Compliance FAQ: Answers to the Most Important Questions

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces far-reaching packaging compliance requirements for companies placing packaged products on the European market. From new documentation obligations and substance restrictions to importer responsibilities and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), businesses must prepare now to ensure compliance. This article answers the most frequently asked questions and outlines the key steps companies should take.

July 17, 2026

From Climate Targets to Impact: How AI Can Help Make Supply Chain Sustainability Actionable

At IntegrityNext Innovation Day London, one theme came through clearly: the next phase of supply chain sustainability will not be defined by who collects the most data. It will be defined by who can turn that data into better decisions, stronger supplier engagement, and measurable impact.

July 14, 2026

ECHA PFAS Consultation 2026: What Businesses Need to Know

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published initial insights from its 2026 socio-economic consultation on the proposed EU restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under REACH. For businesses, the ECHA PFAS consultation offers an important view into industry concerns, the availability of PFAS alternatives, possible derogations, and the implementation challenges likely to shape the final restriction. One message is already clear: companies should start preparing for PFAS compliance now.

July 3, 2026

EU PPWR Timeline and Implementation Schedule: Key Dates

The EU PPWR Timeline and Implementation Schedule sets key milestones from February 2025 through 2030 and beyond. This blog explains what each phase means for companies placing packaged goods on the EU market, and how supplier data, documentation, and structured compliance workflows can support timely PPWR readiness. 

July 2, 2026

From Reporting to Decision Intelligence: 7 Takeaways from the IntegrityNext Innovation Days

Supply chains are entering a new era. For years, sustainability and procurement teams have been asked to collect supplier data, complete assessments, respond to regulations, and produce reports. That work remains essential. But it is no longer enough. 

June 18, 2026

Responsible AI Governance Is the Key to Sustainable AI

AI’s environmental impact is not just a data-center issue. For enterprise software teams, the bigger question is whether AI should run at all. In this article, George Karapetyan explains why responsible AI governance, restraint, and simpler architectures can reduce risk, improve trust, and lower AI’s environmental footprint.