Webinars & Events

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The revised European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive (WFD) and the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation share similarities, including a substance list. In this webinar, Raj Takhar, Assent’s Subject Matter Expert on Materials Management & Chemical Reporting, and Frederik Johanson, Partner at REACHLaw, discuss matching requirements between EU WFD and the REACH Regulation, as well as best practices for the practical implementation of your Substances of Concern In articles, as such or in complex objects (Products) (SCIP) database program.

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It can be challenging for companies to keep on top of their requirements in an evolving compliance landscape. Often, the resources required to collect and analyze the data needed for compliance impact growth and the bottom line. In this webinar, Assent’s General Counsel, Travis Miller and Compliance & Risks’ Danny Cassidy, VP Sales and Meg O’ Keeffe, Client Success Manager, will provide an overview of changes coming to the regulatory landscape in the next 18 months, and how digital platforms support compliance and growth, redirecting resources toward key business initiatives.

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As the world’s largest trading center for industrial metals, the London Metal Exchange is a significant stakeholder for any company that sources copper, aluminium, zinc, nickel, tin, lead or cobalt or uses these metals in their final products. What does this mean for your company as the January 1, 2021, European Union Conflict Minerals Regulation deadline approaches? Join Jared Connors, Assent’s Senior Subject Matter Expert in Corporate Social Responsibility, and Hugo Brodie, the London Metal Exchange’s Vice President of Responsible Sourcing, as they provide an introduction to the organization and how it contributes to ethical minerals sourcing.

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Companies may encounter challenges when taking action to ensure compliance with labor and human rights regulations. In this webinar, Abiola Okpechi, Assent’s Subject Matter Expert on Business & Human Rights, will discuss some of the difficulties companies face and best practices for mitigating the risk of harm.

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To respond to ever-changing regulatory requirements and customer expectations, companies need an adaptable supply chain data management program. The Assent Compliance Platform is a comprehensive solution that scales, allowing your program to evolve alongside the regulatory landscape and a growing supply chain. Join Omar Kahiel, Assent’s Manager, Product Marketing, and Binayak Kanungo, Assent’s Sales Engineer, as they demonstrate how the Assent Compliance Platform facilitates supply chain surveying, data analysis and reporting.

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The January 5, 2021, deadline for the Substances of Concern In articles as such or in complex objects (Products) (SCIP) database is approaching, and the processes necessary to collect and format dossiers for submission are resource-heavy. In this webinar, Assent’s experts will demonstrate how the Assent Compliance Platform helps companies identify products in scope of the European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive (WFD) and automate data management to increase the efficiency of their SCIP programs.

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The European Union (EU) Medical Device Regulation (MDR) takes full effect on May 26, 2020, and most companies still have a great deal to do in preparation. In this webinar, Travis Miller, Assent’s General Counsel, will discuss companies’ obligations under EU MDR and the actions they can take to fulfill them before the deadline.

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Conflict minerals reporting season is coming, and it can be a stressful time for those responsible for creating reports and disclosures. Join Jared Connors, Assent’s Senior Subject Matter Expert on Corporate Social Responsibility, and Raphaël Deberdt, Minerals Program Associate at the Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN), as they share tools and best practices for companies reporting on responsible minerals due diligence in the coming months.