How DPA reporting became a 15-minute task for PFP

In the autumn of 2025, many manufacturing companies faced a new reality. New requirements for Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging, known as DPA in Denmark, meant that precise data, extensive documentation, and monthly deadlines were now mandatory. The era of loose estimates was over. Now, every cardboard box and plastic strip sent out of the building had to be accounted for in detail.

The challenge of DPA data at PFP

PFP (Post Forming Production) specializes in custom solutions such as worktops for kitchens and bathrooms, where precision is at the heart of the business. However, the DPA requirements presented a different kind of challenge, threatening to become an administrative time-sink in an already busy workday. Necessary data was scattered across many different products and systems throughout the organisation. The trick was to prevent this new documentation task from growing too large and stealing focus from the core business.

From a heavy start to stable operations: ESG Manager on Demand

DPA is a classic example of compliance work that requires a concentrated effort in the initial phase if the foundation is to be laid correctly. If handled incorrectly, you risk a never-ending project with constant manual adjustments. The goal is to invest the effort correctly from the beginning, so the task quickly shifts from a complex development project to stable operations focused primarily on maintenance. This is where many companies consider whether the solution is to hire a full-time ESG specialist. In practice, the need is often more flexible. The key is to establish the direction and method from the start, allowing the task to transition from a project to a routine operational task without growing unnecessarily.

To ensure the right approach from the beginning, PFP partnered with Quantified Impacts. The first step was to translate the abstract producer responsibility into PFP's concrete reality. Which packaging types were covered, and where could the necessary data be found? It started with an investment of 40 hours and has now become a 15-minute monthly task, and PFP can always scale up via the "ESG Manager on Demand" solution.

A concrete method for packaging data

A clear plan was established based on simple logic and transparency in documentation. The goal was a process that could be repeated month after month without involving the entire office every time. The effort paid off. What began as a daunting data hunt is now systematised. PFP now has a full overview of packaging volumes, and monthly reporting has gone from a potential headache to a simple routine that can be completed in fifteen minutes.

The result: A 15-minute monthly routine

Compliance is no longer a bottleneck but an integrated part of operations. The story from PFP is relatable to many working with complex ESG tasks such as carbon accounting or VSME reporting. The value lies in establishing the right solution with high professional expertise from the start, allowing you to focus on stable operations rather than firefighting. The collaboration between PFP and Quantified Impacts continues along the same track via ESG Manager on Demand, where new ESG tasks are now handled within the same efficient framework.