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European Union Transparency Register Eutr 12 Sept 2026 European Union Transparency Register

Overview

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WEPA Hygieneprodukte GmbH

Identification Code: 6074639106068-53 Registration Date: 2026-09-03T10:06:11.171+00:00 Last Update Date: 2026-09-07T09:38:22.074+00:00 Acronym: WEPA Entity Form: ???? Website: https://www.wepa.eu/de/ Registration Category: Companies & groups Interest Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Head Office

Address:

Rönkhauser Str. 26, 59757 Arnsberg-Müschede
, GERMANY Phone: +49 29323070

EU Office

Address:

Rönkhauser Str. 26, 59757 Arnsberg-Müschede
, GERMANY Phone: +49 29323070

Goals

With its products, the WEPA Group ensures the well-being and hygiene of millions of people across Europe – every day and everywhere. The future-oriented family business employs more than 4,500 people at 15 European production sites. WEPA is one of the three largest manufacturers of hygiene paper in Europe and an expert in the production of hygiene paper made from recycled fibres. Annual turnover exceeds 1.9 billion euros. The WEPA portfolio includes sustainable and innovative hygiene solutions – ranging from toilet paper and kitchen rolls to hand towels, napkins and handkerchiefs, as well as complete washroom solutions, recycled fibres, semi-finished products and raw materials for industrial use. The WEPA Group is headquartered in Arnsberg, Germany.

Levels of Interest

  • European

EU Legislative Proposals

WEPA actively monitors and contributes to key European Union policy initiatives relevant to the sustainable transformation of the hygiene paper industry. A central focus lies on the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 package, including the EU Climate Law and the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). WEPA supports ambitious climate targets and contributes through energy efficiency measures, electrification and the use of renewable energy. The company advocates for predictable regulatory frameworks that enable long-term industrial investments. WEPA also participates in discussions on ETS design, benchmark setting, carbon leakage protection and energy pricing to ensure both environmental effectiveness and industrial competitiveness. WEPA closely follows developments in circular economy legislation, including the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). As a leading producer of hygiene paper based on recycled fibres, the company supports policies that strengthen recycling systems, improve separate collection and promote high-quality secondary raw material markets, while ensuring that hygiene, safety and product performance requirements are maintained. Furthermore, WEPA monitors initiatives aimed at improving transparency and sustainability claims, including the Green Claims Directive and related methodologies such as the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF). The company supports science-based and harmonised approaches that prevent greenwashing while ensuring the environmental benefits of recycling and circular business models are adequately reflected. In the field of sustainability reporting and corporate governance, WEPA follows the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the EU Taxonomy Regulation. The company supports transparent, proportionate and comparable reporting standards as well as due diligence requirements that are practical for industry and aligned with global value chains. WEPA also closely monitors the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and related policies such as the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry Regulation (LULUCF). The company supports efforts to protect forests, biodiversity and carbon sinks, while emphasising the importance of sustainable and traceable raw material sourcing and the continued availability of fibre resources for recycling-based industries. Additional areas of interest include EU initiatives on energy markets and the Energy Union, transport and logistics policy, healthcare and hygiene-related standards, consumer policy and public procurement. In particular, WEPA follows developments in green public procurement and advocates sustainability criteria that appropriately recognise circular products and recycled materials. The company also monitors legislation related to unfair commercial practices, fair competition and trade policy, as well as horizontal frameworks such as the Artificial Intelligence Act where relevant to business operations and data use. Overall, WEPA contributes its practical industrial experience to support balanced and coherent EU policies that advance climate neutrality, strengthen the circular economy and safeguard the competitiveness and resilience of European manufacturing.

EU Supported Forums and Platforms

N/A

Communication Activities

We have been actively engaging on a range of key issues on the EU policy agenda. In this context, WEPA has contributed to public consultations, submitted feedback on European Commission roadmaps, and maintained regular exchanges with EU decision-makers and relevant stakeholders in Brussels. WEPA representatives have also participated in various conferences, workshops and panel discussions at European level. For example, the company has contributed to panel debates in Brussels addressing legislative initiatives related to climate policy, circular economy, sustainable product regulation and industrial transformation. Through these activities, WEPA provides practical industry insights and supports informed policy-making processes. In addition, WEPA transparently reports selected public affairs activities and policy engagements at both European and national level in its Sustainability Report. This includes information on priority policy areas, stakeholder dialogue and the company’s contribution to regulatory discussions, ensuring a high level of transparency regarding its advocacy and public affairs activities. https://www.wepa.eu/de/nachhaltigkeit

Inter or Unofficial Groupings

N/A

Members

  • Total Members: ?
  • FTE: 0.55
  • Members (25%): ?
  • Members (10%): 3
  • Additional Information: As of May 2026 we do not have a Brussels based employee anymore.

EP Accredited Number

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Interests

  • Business and industry
  • Climate action
  • Competition
  • Economy, finance and the euro
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Food safety
  • Public health
  • Single market
  • Taxation
  • Trade

Structure

Is Member Of:

  • WEPA Group: WEPA SE
  • WEPA Stiftung
  • WEPA Hygieneprodukte GmbH
  • WEPA Deutschland GmbH
  • WEPA Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
  • WEPA Professional GmbH
  • WEPA Piechowice Sp. z o.o.
  • WEPA France S.A.S.
  • WEPA Greenfield S.A.S.
  • WEPA Italia S.r.l.
  • WEPA Nederland B.V.
  • WEPA UK Ltd.
  • WEPA Professional UK Ltd.
  • WEPA Kraftwerk GmbH
  • WEPA Solar Power GmbH
  • WEPA GREEN GmbH
  • WEPA Real Estate GmbH
  • Honext x WEPA GmbH
  • Windpark Lattenberg 1. GmbH
  • Windpark Lattenberg 2. GmbH

Organisation Members:

Financial Data

New Organisation: No

Closed Year (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-01)

  • Costs: €200,000 - €299,999
  • Grants: None

Current Year

  • Grants:
    • Free Allocation Emission rights: €8,711,569

Complementary Information: The estimated annual costs related to activities covered by the Transparency Register comprise staff costs, membership fees and associated overhead expenses. Staff costs are based on the declared involvement of approximately 0.55 full-time equivalent (FTE), resulting in estimated annual staff costs of around EUR 70,000. Membership fees relate to WEPA’s participation in relevant European industry associations, including the European Tissue Symposium (ETS), the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI, including 4evergreen), INGEDE and EMPPA. In accordance with Transparency Register guidelines, 60% of these membership fees are taken into account, amounting to approximately EUR 100,000. The estimate further includes a proportion of overhead and administrative expenses, as well as costs related to stakeholder engagement activities and participation in relevant events. The total estimated annual cost is therefore approximately EUR 220,000.

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The filing refers to a past date, and does not necessarily reflect the current state. The latest known state is available on the following page: Wepa Hygieneprodukte GmbH, Arnsberg, Germany.

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