What we do
FEPE’s membership activities include: curating and sharing relevant information, lobbying, industry promotion, advisory services, meetings and networking opportunities. We attend industry-related events across Europe to represent our members and their interests.
Our members have full and free access to our research, statistical analyses and documentation.
FEPE also serves as a source of information about the sector for the general public and interested stakeholders.
All of our activities are aimed at helping our members, their partners companies and suppliers to:
- improve the production and distribution of their products
- promote technical and economic progress
- promote fair competition
… for the benefit of these companies, their customers and consumers.
Activities
Research and documentation of relevant consumer, business and legislative trends
Awareness-building and lobbying to ensure a favourable regulatory framework
Gathering and documenting information on relevant regulatory changes, EU policies and laws: e.g. data protection, postal affairs, environmental and forestry issues, e-invoicing, etc.
Contributing to the establishment of relevant standards: e.g. the EU Ecolabel for paper envelopes.
Running and contributing to awareness campaigns to promote the use of envelopes and fight misperceptions related to envelopes, mail and paper.
FEPE’s advocacy work is strengthened through close cooperation with key European and international organisations.
FEPE works actively with CITPA, contributing to joint industry positions and coordinated advocacy on EU regulatory files affecting paper-based converting industries.
Through its cooperation with Two Sides, FEPE actively promotes the environmental credentials of paper and paper-based products and works to counter misleading environmental claims and greenwashing related to paper-based communication and packaging.
FEPE is also an active member of the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC), where it contributes to industry-wide efforts to maintain high paper recycling rates, improve collection and recyclability, and support the transition to a circular economy. In addition, FEPE plays a recognised role at global level through its engagement with the Universal Postal Union (UPU), where it co-chairs the Consultative Committee on E-commerce, helping to shape discussions on cross-border logistics, packaging, and sustainability.
In parallel, FEPE actively defends the continued relevance of direct mail, transactional mail, and other paper-based communication. Through the Keep Me Posted EU initiative, FEPE advocates for citizens’ right to choose how they receive important information and documents, ensuring that paper-based communication remains a viable option alongside digital channels. FEPE also supports members with practical tools such as the FEPE CO₂ footprint calculator for envelopes, enabling transparent assessment of product environmental performance and supporting credible sustainability communication.
Industry research and reports
FEPE organises, participates in or contributes to research activities such as gathering statistics and market information, and tracking trends.
The purpose of such research is to help members and other professional stakeholders understand their business environment and strategically plan their future.
Lobbying and advocating
FEPE is the voice of the industries it represents, at EU level. We keep our members informed about changes affecting them, and advocate on behalf of our members in the face of changing business practices and legislation.
Promotion and campaigns
FEPE organises, participates in or contributes to campaigns and information materials to promote our members’ business, often in close cooperation with other organisations.
News & Events
FEPE publishes a biweekly newsletter digest of news related to our sector and a quarterly magazine. We organise regular meetings of our Marketing Committee and an Annual Congress.