Outcome we drive: clear, source-backed visibility into what changed in sustainability rules, which suppliers are compliant, and what to do next—so your products stay saleable and future-proof.

What we track (and why it matters)

• EU sustainability rules (export risk):
  – CSRD reporting timeline: first-wave companies report on FY 2024 (reports in 2025). In April 2025 the EU adopted a “Stop-the-Clock” directive that delays later CSRD waves by ~2 years (most large undertakings not yet reporting, and listed SMEs). We flag whether your brand or big buyers are in-scope and what they’ll ask from you.
  – CBAM: carbon reporting now (transition 2023–2025), levies from 2026 for covered goods (steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity, hydrogen, etc.). If you export inputs/components, we help you quantify embedded emissions expectations.
  – EUDR (deforestation-free products): implementation pushed to Dec 30, 2025 for large operators/traders (and June 30, 2026 for SMEs). We map exposure if you trade coffee, rubber, timber, etc.
  
• India compliance you must show buyers:
  – BRSR Core (SEBI): top 1,000 listed entities must report from FY 2023–24 with assurance of “BRSR Core” indicators and value-chain disclosures—driving supplier data requests.
  – Plastic packaging EPR: CPCB’s national EPR portal + PWM 2022 categories (I–IV) define obligations and labels—buyers now ask for portal screenshots and annual returns.
  – E-waste EPR (for EEE): E-Waste Rules 2022 in force (updated 2023–24); we track registrations, targets, and recyclers on CPCB’s system.
  
• Chemicals & process stewardship (materials you use):
  – REACH Candidate List updates (EU): we watch SVHC additions (e.g., June 25, 2025 update) and check if your BOM needs Article 33 notices.
  – ZDHC (textiles/footwear): we align supplier chemistries to the latest ZDHC MRSL and updated Conformance Guidance.
  
• Factory systems (proof your buyers will accept):
  – ISO 14001 (EMS) & ISO 50001 (energy) adoption—easy wins to show continuous improvement and energy intensity reduction. We track certification status and audit cadence.
  

How your report is built

1. Policy & market scan: CSRD/CBAM/EUDR, India EPR (plastics & e-waste), and sector guides (ZDHC/REACH) summarized to what applies to your SKUs—with links to the primary rule text.
   
2. Supplier compliance map: site-by-site status (EMS/EnMS certificates, EPR registrations, MRSL conformance, lab test coverage) with gaps and due dates.
   
3. KPI deck: monthly energy (kWh/unit), water, waste, recycled content, EPR progress, and chemicals exceptions, benchmarked to buyer expectations.
   
4. Action notes: what to request from suppliers this month (e.g., CBAM data template, EUDR traceability plan, CPCB EPR screenshots, REACH Article 33 letters), plus artwork/regulatory tweaks if needed.
   

August 2025 snapshot (illustrative signals)

• EU reporting pressure shifted, not gone: First-wave CSRD reporters are filing now for FY-2024; many others got two extra years—use the window to align supplier data and controls.
  
• Carbon at the border: CBAM levies start 2026—steel/aluminum inputs will need auditable emissions data; start with meter-based energy baselines under ISO 50001.
  
• Deforestation law timing: EUDR obligations begin Dec 30, 2025 for large firms; set up geolocation-backed traceability where you handle rubber/wood/cocoa/coffee.
  
• India EPR enforcement keeps tightening: Keep producer/importer registrations current on CPCB plastic and e-waste portals and file returns on time—buyers increasingly ask for proof.
• Chemicals watchlist expanded: SVHC Candidate List was updated June 25, 2025; verify if article-level notifications or substitutions are needed.
  

What you receive

• Monthly Sustainability & Compliance Report (8–12 pages): policy changes (EU/US/India), chemicals & materials alerts, EPR status, factory KPIs, and exact buyer-ready proofs to collect. All claims footnoted to official sources.
  
• Supplier Heatmap & Remediation Plan: red/amber/green by site with due dates for certificates, tests, and portal filings (ISO 14001/50001, CPCB EPR, ZDHC, REACH).
  
• Audit-ready Evidence Pack: certificate copies, EPR registrations, test reports, and template letters (REACH Article 33; CBAM data capture; EUDR due-diligence checklist).
  

Bottom line: IndiaUnbox turns fast-moving sustainability rules into a clear, actionable scoreboard for your category—so you can prove compliance, cut footprint, and keep exporting without last-minute surprises.