Green Deal Packaging Framework
Guidance on implementing the Digital Packaging Transformation in accordance with the PPWR requirements*
* The GDPF is provided free of charge, without liability or warranty.
The Green Deal Packaging Framework (GDPF) provides the foundation for a consistent and structured collection of packaging data across the entire supply chain.
Founder of the initiative
The Green Deal Packaging Framework (GDPF) was created by the Initiative Digital Packaging Transformation.
The Initiative Digital Packaging Transformation is a project-based initiative.
The initiative was founded in early 2025 by:
Objectives of the GDPF
The Green Deal Packaging Framework was established to facilitate the implementation of the PPWR in a timely manner. The aim is to develop a common language for packaging data and minimise the effort required by all economic operators in the supply chain through digital standards. Acting now is crucial to avoid costs, risks, and bottlenecks.
The Green Deal Packaging Framework
The Green Deal Packaging Framework is divided into three sections, making it easier to understand and structure the content. The sections should not be viewed in isolation from one another. Links between the sections highlight connections, which further facilitates understanding.
Below you will find the sections with summaries of the content and links to the documents:
Basic principles of data transfer and information exchange
This section provides information and guidance on collecting packaging data along the supply chain and passing it on through the supply chain.
Content overview:
- Introduction and background
- Legal requirements
- Project plan for compliance
- Minimum data requirements
- Granularity of data collection
- Data collection requirements along the supply chain
- Modular packaging structure
- Regulations on changes to packaging data
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PPWR-Compendium
The PPWR Packaging Compendium provides a structured overview of common packaging formats and explains how to correctly enter them in the Packaging Cockpit for PPWR requirements. In addition, the section links key PPWR terms directly to the terminology used in the Packaging Cockpit.
Content overview:
- Terminology in the Packaging Cockpit:
- Packaging levels
- Packaging components
- PPWR terminology and its impact on data entry:
- Packaging unit
- Integrated & separate component
- Common packaging formats and support with data entry
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Quick Start to the Packaging Cockpit
This section offers practical guidance on the key functions of the Packaging Cockpit for the respective groups of actors and refers to further support services, such as e-learning courses, the user manual and Packaging Cockpit Support.
Content overview:
- Overview of the most important functions in the Packaging Cockpit for each stakeholder:
- Packaging material producers
- Consumer goods producers/filler
- Retail
- References to e-learning courses, the user manual, and Packaging Cockpit support
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Webinar on the GDPF
Packaging Cockpit offers free webinars to facilitate the transition to digital packaging transformation. In order to better address the circumstances of the various players in the supply chain, the content is divided into two units for Packaging material manufacturers and consumer goods manufacturers / filler.