IMDS Insights 2025

IMDS Insights 2025: Sustainability, Compliance & Future Trends

This webinar series focuses on upcoming releases in the International Material Data System (IMDS), news on the ELV revision, procurement processes, recycling challenges, the PCF and rare earths. It brings together IMDS users and practical experts to get helpful insights.

Join our 6 expert-led sessions – 2 free teaser webinars + 4 premium sessions

Your choice – your advantage:

  • Join our free sessions on November 6, to stay up to date on the latest developments in IMDS, ELV, and REACH.
  • Or go for the full package with exclusive expert insights and practical guidance tailored to your daily work.
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Free session (90 minutes):

November 6, 2025, 3 p.m.

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Current and Future Development of the IMDS

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REACH & ELV-R 2025

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What makes the IMDS Insights 2025 webinar series so special?

  • Hands-on presentations addressing current challenges in material compliance—such as Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), the revised ELV Directive, recyclates, and more.
  • Direct dialogue with leading experts from industry, research, and consulting—including specialists from DXC Technology and Fraunhofer IWKS.
  • Exclusive insights into the future of IMDS, with previews of upcoming releases and new features.

Premium sessions (45 minutes):

November 18, 2025, 3 p.m.

Implementing Procurement Processes Correctly

Tim Thome, Product Environmental Compliance Expert, imds professional GmbH & Co. KG
Continuous process optimization and proactive data analysis are essential to minimize the risk of compliance violations and can also increase competitiveness. Learn how to implement an optimal IMDS process.
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November 25, 2025, 3 p.m.

The Product Carbon Footprint in IMDS

Achim Schrempp, IMDS expert, imds professional GmbH & Co. KG
Learn more about the standards for PCF calculation and the options available for reporting this in IMDS.
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November 20, 2025, 3 p.m.

The Challenge of Recycling

Georg Abts, Previously Global IMDS Coordinator and CAMPUS Representative at Covestro AG, GAC
The topic of recycled materials in IMDS is very complex. Find out why our speaker proposes a positive list for plastic types.
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November 27, 2025, 3 p.m.

Rare Earth Elements in the Automotive Sector

Gert Homm, Head of Bioeconomy, Fraunhofer IWKS
Everything you need to know about the use of rare earths in vehicles, political guidelines, recycling, manufacturing processes, and substitution.
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