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Secure free support for your APCO Action Plan by scheduling before February 28th!
Why choose
AWEN Consulting?
This is not our first rodeo, with over 15 years in this industry helping hundreds of companies who are looking for sustainable packaging options and strategies, we can provide strategic advice on how your business can exceed basic compliance and lead the industry in innovative, sustainable packaging solutions whilst being APCO compliant.
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Our Framework
Our "Magic"
Spreadsheet
It's more than compliance
We’ve had years to fine-tune our framework. There are no hidden tasks or asks, instead you’ll have full visibility over the process, making your compliance duties feel less daunting, and more like a breeze. You will feel confident knowing that we have your back and will guide you through this step by step.
The Packaging Reform by the Australian government has made our approach and process even more essential. It is imperative that the packaging data is compiled and sorted in the correct way. This is why we have invested time into creating a “magic” spreadsheet that will support your organisation to collect the Packaging Metrics required for the Annual Report; this converts automatically into the APCO report format as it has to be declared.
Beyond compliance, my services can help you identify areas where you can reduce packaging waste, improve material efficiency, and potentially lower costs while improving environmental outcomes
Our end to end service for a fuss free experience!
APCO
Annual Report
As trusted consultants listed on the APCO website, we ensure your Annual Report becomes a powerful tool, reflecting the true essence of your sustainability journey. Elevate your sustainability with our expert APCO Annual Reporting service.
APCO
action plan
We work collaboratively to refine and enhance your Action Plan, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with your sustainability goals. Let us guide you in shaping a future where your actions speak louder than words in driving impactful change.
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The
service includes:
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For enterprises
full framework report
For SMEs
simplified framework
report
Starter pack with all APCO documentation you need to understand and answer the reporting questions;
4 consulting meetings (1 hour each) to take you through the APCO Reporting Tool and guide you on the information needed to complete the questions;
Availability by email to answer all your questions
regarding APCO reporting;
The meetings must be scheduled before the 31st of March.
4 consulting meetings (1 hour each) to take you through the APCO Reporting Tool and guide you to ensure you have the correct data to complete the report;
During the Action Plan support, I will show you how to use the APCO Sustainable Packaging Guidelines you will need to review all your packaging against.
The Action Plan report is due on the 31st of May.
The meetings to work on the Action Plan must be scheduled before the 31st of May.
APCO Annual Report
APCO Action Plan
Note that there are two different packages as enterprises with turnover above AUD 50 million require the full framework which is more complex than the SMEs reporting.
Why do the annual report and the action plan with the one consultant?
This end-to-end service will give me all of the resources to create a bespoke APCO Action Plan, specifically designed to meet your unique packaging and operational needs, ensuring that your sustainability goals are integrated into your business strategy. When you stick with one consultant, knowing the business inside and out is beneficial for our clients, we can provide better advice with having visibility over the entire process.
What our customers say
“We engaged AWEN Consulting to assist us with the APCO Reports. Her expertise in packaging regulations and standards helped us navigate compliance requirements and develop a clear action plan for Pizza Hut's sustainability efforts moving forward. I describe Renata’s knowledge as the gap between the government, brand owners, and suppliers.”
Pizza Hut
Meet Renata, Your APCO Registered Consultant
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With 15 years of experience and being an APCO registered consultant, Renata lives and breathes sustainable packaging and provides you with research-based solutions in her everyday role; with her expertise, she can make the APCO Annual Report and Action Plan process a breeze.
With a trusted APCO sustainable consultant who understands that all you want is a stress-free process, Renata will help you navigate the detailed requirements of the 2025 National Packaging Targets, ensuring your business stays compliant with APCO’s guidelines and avoids potential risks associated with non-compliance.
Get ready to kick your 2025 goals and hit your sustainability targets.
When you're fighting the good fight, it's easy to lose sight of the formalities. The jargon, protocols, and regulations make it hard to keep on top of when the landscape is everchanging. You’re neck deep in your own never-ending to-do list, that compliance although really important, tends to drop to the bottom of the list.
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With a deadline looming, the last thing you want to do is scramble to get all the data and try to work out all the steps you need to do to ensure that your business is APCO compliant. At AWEN Consulting, we commend you on being an APCO member and want to ensure that you can continue creating the positive impact you have on the environment
The AWEN Consulting Approach
Our services provide peace of mind by ensuring you’re always ready for audits and compliance reviews. Together, we’ll create an Action Plan and system that keeps your packaging practices transparent and aligned with APCO’s sustainability guidelines.
trusted by
APCO Annual Report Support
and APCO Action Plan Support
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FOR ENTERPRISES full framework
FOR
SMEs
Talk with Renata
Need more information about the APCO consulting process? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Renata to learn more!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is the APCO Annual Report?The APCO Annual Report is an obligation for all Brand Owners, SME’s and Packaging Manufacturers & Suppliers who are members of APCO.
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What is the ARL Annual Report?All organisations who have agreed to the ARL Terms & Conditions are required to complete an annual ARL Report for the previous calendar year, indicating how many SKUs were assessed and labelled via the ARL Program in Australia and/or New Zealand.
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What is the APCO Action Plan?Following the submission of the APCO Annual Report, members must then complete an APCO Action Plan in order to ensure ongoing commitments towards more sustainable packaging.
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When the APCO Annual Report Deadline?The APCO Annual Report is due by 31st March each year, commencing in the financial year following the year in which a company becomes a Signatory.
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When the ARL Annual Report Deadline?The ARL Annual Report is due by 31st March each year, commencing in the financial year following the year in which a company becomes a Signatory.
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When the APCO Action Plan Report Deadline?The APCO Action Plant Report is due by 31st May each year, commencing in the financial year following the year in which a company becomes a Signatory.
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What happens if I don’t do the report?Not completing the report before the deadline will result in an organisation entering the non- compliance procedure and the business can be removed from the Covenant signatory.
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How much will it cost to get support on the reports?Each report support by specialised consultant costs $4,500.00 AUD (excl. GST) however if you book all 3 services together you will get 25% off. Service Package (3 reports) costs $10,990.00 AUD (incl. GST)
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What’s involved from me?We will have 4 online meetings (1 hour each) to take you through the Reporting Tool and guide you on the information needed to complete the Annual Report before the 31st of March. The meetings must be schedule before the 31st of March. We will have 4 online meetings (1 hour each) to take you through the Reporting Tool and guide you on the information needed to complete the ARL Report before the 31st of March. The meetings must be schedule before the 31st of March. We will have 4 additional online meetings to take you through the Action Plan due by 31st of May. The meetings to work on the Action Plan will be schedule from April 2024 onwards to be completed before the 31st of May. You will be asked to provide access to your APCO Member Centre.
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What happen if I don’t book all the meetings before the deadline?The meetings must be complete before 31st March and 31st May for the Annual Report and Action Plan respectively.
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Do consultants need credential from APCO to assist with Annual Reporting & Actions Plans?Yes. Renata Daudt represents AWEN Consulting and is listed as a trusted APCO sustainable consultant on APCO website.
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How long will the process take?Four weeks with your full commitment collecting the data needed to complete each report. As soon as you book the service we schedule the first meeting to explain the process and you can start collecting the information needed. We are available by email during the four weeks to answer you any questions you may have.
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How do you protect the data shared?The privacy policy can be reviewed here. Additionally, an Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) can be signed before the first meeting if requested.
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