Companies know that managing data and suppliers and complying with environmental regulations are just the first steps to achieving a design-for-environment (DfE), sustainable approach to product development. Those that set themselves apart integrate compliance information about products and suppliers with the front end of design. Most importantly, leaders have embedded a culture of eco-design and sustainability into their organizations to achieve DfE practices. In this piece, we’ll explore the best practices and challenges that remain.

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