Available Circular Economy Features
Missing Circular Economy Features
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- Free Trial
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Deployment Options
- Web Browser (Cloud - Based)
Good Option For
- Freelancers (1 person company)
- Microbusiness (2-10 people)
- Small Business (11-50 people)
- Medium Business (51-250 people)
- Large Business (250+ people)
Deep dive
Core Features
SAP Responsible Design and Production connects enterprise product information with regulatory requirements and packaging sustainability objectives. Its capabilities cover data preparation, compliance calculations, reporting and analysis of alternative packaging designs. Accordingly, its key functions include:
Packaging Data Management: Consolidates product and packaging information from SAP ERP and third-party systems, including primary, secondary and tertiary packaging compositions, material types and quantities.
EPR Compliance and Fee Calculation: Calculates producer responsibility obligations and fees according to applicable market regulations, covering packaging and supported schemes for electrical equipment and batteries.
Plastic Tax Management: Calculates plastic packaging taxes using material composition, recycled-content information and relevant national tax rules, helping businesses identify liabilities and potential cost reductions.
Regulatory and Voluntary Reporting: Generates EPR declarations, plastic tax reports and other sustainability disclosures. Integration with SAP Document and Reporting Compliance supports automated reporting workflows.
Packaging Scenario Analysis: Compares alternative materials, packaging compositions and recycled-content levels to assess their effects on regulatory costs, recyclability and circular economy objectives.
Circular Packaging Design Support: Allows businesses to establish packaging design rules and check whether products meet internal requirements for material selection, recycled content and downstream recyclability.
Closing Insights
Introduced in 2021, SAP Responsible Design and Production forms part of SAP's broader sustainability software portfolio. In February 2026, SAP added key AI capabilities, including user-defined regulatory reports, more flexible reporting rules and support for eco-modulated EPR fees. These developments strengthen the platform's ability to address different national requirements and prepare businesses for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
A significant advantage is its integration with existing SAP business systems, reducing the need to collect packaging information separately for compliance purposes. However, businesses should verify coverage of their specific countries, material categories and reporting schemes before implementation.