Audience:
Open industry. All apparel and footwear industry professionals, regardless of AAFA membership, are encouraged to participate.
Description:
Accurate data is the cornerstone of successful EPR compliance and risk management. Join us as RLG experts walk you through the essential steps to review data for accuracy in order to improve precision in future EPR reports.
With improvements in packaging data accuracy, businesses may see decreased EPR fees and a stronger foundation for cost-savings through business intelligence. Don’t be reliant on poor-quality data for future reporting and decision-making. Improve data accuracy by sitting in on this webinar with RLG.
Attendees of this webinar will learn:
- How to identify inaccurate packaging data.
- Different strategies for improving data accuracy.
- About best practices for internal data auditing.
Speakers:
Carrie George
Vice President, Head of ESG
Implus
Carrie Georg is a senior sustainability leader with over 15 years of experience developing social impact and ethical sourcing programs across 30+ countries. She has held key roles at Apple, where she authored the company’s first Responsible Sourcing of Minerals standard, built cross-functional teams, and led program implementation and public reporting—earning recognition from organizations like Greenpeace and Global Witness.
Her background includes leadership roles in tech-for-good startups, a fellowship at the U.S. Department of State, and early service as an AmeriCorps volunteer. Carrie has managed multi-million-dollar global projects and developed industry-wide policies, consistently bringing together diverse stakeholders to drive scalable, data-informed change across communities, supply chains, and governments.
Ashar Niaz
Business Development Manager
Reverse Logistics Group (RLG)
Muhammad Ashar Niaz is a Business Development Manager specializing in EPR compliance and environmental data management. With a background in SaaS solutions and an MBA from Towson University, he helps producers across North America implement circular economy initiatives and meet regulatory requirements. Ashar collaborates with stakeholders across industries, providing strategic guidance on how RLG’s consulting expertise and software solutions simplify EPR compliance. His work focuses on driving sustainable business practices while ensuring clients navigate complex regulations with confidence and efficiency.
Rachael Graziotto
Director of Compliance
Reverse Logistics Group (RLG)
Muhammad Ashar Niaz is a Business Development Manager specializing in EPR compliance and environmental data management. With a background in SaaS solutions and an MBA from Towson University, he helps producers across North America implement circular economy initiatives and meet regulatory requirements. Ashar collaborates with stakeholders across industries, providing strategic guidance on how RLG’s consulting expertise and software solutions simplify EPR compliance. His work focuses on driving sustainable business practices while ensuring clients navigate complex regulations with confidence and efficiency.
Moderator:
Audrey Clark
Trade and Transportation Specialist
AAFA
Audrey Clark is responsible for supporting the association’s trade policy efforts and leading the Transportation Team as the committee liaison. Prior to joining AAFA in November 2023, Audrey worked as Export Program Coordinator at the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) where she managed eight international export promotion campaigns and supported four DISCUS committees. She previously worked at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) where she was awarded the Pearce Prize Achievement Award and served as Program Coordinator for Streaming & Broadcasting. She has earned both her bachelor’s and master's degrees in International Affairs from Georgia Tech.
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