A.A.G. Stucchi: compliance with the European PPWR Regulation.
The challenge
A.A.G. Stucchi is an Italian company founded in 1944, now a global leader in the design, production, and marketing of complete track lighting systems and components for the lighting industry. At the heart of its development model is constant evolution, combining technological innovation, reliability, and manufacturing excellence.
Sustainability is an integral part of A.A.G. Stucchi’s corporate DNA and goes beyond mere regulatory compliance. The company views environmental and social responsibility as a true strategic lever. This commitment is based on the distinctive value of "care"—for people, the environment, governance, and product quality—evidenced by concrete initiatives such as the STUCCHICARE welfare program, support for inclusive employment, and early investments in photovoltaic systems made even before the adoption of a formal ESG report.
With this in mind, A.A.G. Stucchi chose Up2You as a specialized partner to guide the verification of its supply chain and address the complexity of the new European PPWR (EU Regulation 2025/40), successfully drafting its EU Declaration of Conformity well ahead of legal deadlines.
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Needs and objectives
Respond promptly to customer compliance requests.
The company needed to provide swift, thorough responses to its international customers regarding supply chain compliance with the new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR - EU Regulation 2025/40).
Audit the entire packaging supply chain and prepare the EU declaration of conformity.
The company had to assess all packaging placed on the market, engaging the supply chain to collect the appropriate documentation and draft the official EU self-declaration of conformity with complete transparency and reliability.
Set up ongoing regulatory monitoring and avoid penalties or trade disruptions.
Establish a continuous monitoring process for future developments and delegated acts from the European Commission to ensure the company remains consistently compliant over time, preventing penalties or trade blocks.
Initial challenges
Initial lack of clarity regarding the application of the PPWR regulation.
As a newly introduced and highly complex European regulation, the company initially faced an ill-defined regulatory framework lacking clear operational guidelines.
Documentation from packaging manufacturers requiring harmonization.
Packaging suppliers submitted inconsistent declarations and technical data sheets, often marred by omissions and formal errors (such as missing dates or incorrect references), making a thorough verification and correction process essential.
Why A.A.G. Stucchi chose Up2You
- Scientific and rigorous approach for accurate emission calculations.
- Timely identification of critical omissions and errors in supplier declarations.
- Saving internal work hours while meeting legal deadlines ahead of time.
Testimonial
A positive experience characterized by availability, precision, and customer focus. Up2You proved to be a reliable partner, and we recommend them to companies facing the complex path to PPWR compliance.
Sofia Gregis
ESG Manager, A.A.G. Stucchi
The project
The collaboration between Up2You and A.A.G. Stucchi began with an initial phase of regulatory compliance analysis. During this diagnostic step, a complete census of all packaging and materials placed on the market by the company was conducted, mapping the client's role and involving the supply chain to collect information on packaging composition and the percentages of recycled material declared by manufacturers.
Following the initial analysis, the project moved into the regulatory adjustment phase. In this step, the Up2You team analyzed the technical data sheets provided by suppliers in detail, performing a thorough verification of hazardous substance thresholds such as PFAS and heavy metals and evaluating the overall recyclability of the packaging. This analytical check allowed for the timely identification and correction of omissions and formal errors in supplier declarations, leading to the preparation of official technical documentation and the drafting of the EU Declaration of Conformity.
In parallel, to ensure long-term protection, the process included the activation of a continuous regulatory monitoring service extended until June 2027. This third phase ensures constant tracking of EU Commission implementing and delegated acts regarding recycled content calculation methodologies, empty space standards, compostability criteria, and harmonized labeling, allowing A.A.G. Stucchi to update its technical documentation annually and remain constantly aligned with regulatory developments.
Thanks to this collaboration, A.A.G. Stucchi completed and submitted its self-declaration of conformity in the final weeks of July 2026, ahead of the legal deadline. The process ensured total supply chain compliance and saved many hours of work for the company team, consolidating A.A.G. Stucchi's position as a pioneer of sustainability and environmental responsibility in the lighting sector.
