Reverse Logistics Group

What Reverse Logistics Group does

Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) provides environmental compliance and reverse supply chain services to manufacturers, brand owners, retailers, and Producer Responsibility Organizations across more than 80 countries. Founded in 2005 in Germany and headquartered in Dornach/Aschheim near Munich, the company offers a portfolio spanning five core product categories: Environmental Compliance (managing EPR obligations for WEEE, batteries, packaging, textiles, and the EU's PPWR), Data Management (packaging data services, Scope 3 insights, PFAS reporting), Deposit Return Systems implementation and operation, Consultancy and Advice (EPR assessments, CBAM consultancy, horizon scanning, zero waste to landfill certification), and Circular Take-Back (collection, handling, and recycling for automotive, industrial, and consumer materials). The company operates as a 4PL, combining proprietary technology with operations management rather than owning recycling assets, with the ALMA digital platform underpinning compliance workflows and the industry database spanning 55+ million articles on packaging and product characteristics.

The business operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reconomy Deutschland GmbH since December 2020, sitting inside the Reconomy Group's Comply Loop alongside sister companies Valpak (UK) and Noventiz (Germany). RLG generates revenue through recurring EPR compliance subscriptions, transaction fees on take-back and collection services, subscription-based data management and reporting, and project-based consultancy engagements — typically structured as annual contracts priced on volume, jurisdiction, and material type. The commercial motion is enterprise-led, engaging manufacturers and retailers with multi-jurisdiction compliance obligations through dedicated account managers and a client portal serving 24+ offices. Recent strategic moves include the January 2026 acquisition of a 51% stake in Munich-based LiBCycle (EUR 4.1 million in 2025 revenues, 30+ European cross-docking facilities, and Germany's REBAT battery take-back system), the May 2026 entry into the Cibutex textile circularity network, and ongoing geographic build-out into India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America under sub-brands such as ReVo (Mexico) and LiBCycle (Europe).

Name

Reverse Logistics Group

Legal name

Reverse Logistics GmbH

Website

https://rev-log.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Reverse Logistics Group is a German-headquartered environmental compliance and reverse logistics services provider operating in 80+ countries, serving manufacturers, brand owners, retailers, and Producer Responsibility Organizations with EPR compliance management, take-back logistics, and circular economy solutions under proprietary technology platform ALMA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Compliance & Reverse Logistics Services

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Waste Collection (5621), Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Reverse Logistics Coordination (Non-Asset-Based Returns Management) (TLAIANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycling & Materials Recovery Logistics (E-waste, Batteries, Metals, Plastics) (TLAIAHAD), Recall, Quarantine & Compliance Returns Management (TLAIAHAI)

Keywords

• Extended producer responsibility
• Environmental compliance services
• Circular economy solutions
• Reverse logistics management
• Waste electrical electronic equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Aschheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. EPR Compliance Services: Service fees for Extended Producer Responsibility compliance management, including registration, data reporting, and regulatory compliance across WEEE, batteries, packaging, and textiles. Operates Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) in multiple territories.
2. Take-Back and Collection Services: Circular take-back solutions for collecting, handling, and recycling products and materials including batteries, automotive workshop waste, and industrial materials.
3. Data Management and Reporting: Data services for packaging sustainability, Scope 3 insights, PFAS reporting, and compliance data management.
4. Consultancy Services: Advisory services including EPR assessments, horizon scanning, CBAM consultancy, zero waste to landfill, and environmental compliance strategy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) provides Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance, reverse supply chain, and circular economy services to manufacturers, brand owners, and retailers across 80+ countries. Its offerings include operating Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), managing take-back and collection logistics for WEEE, batteries, packaging, and textiles, and delivering regulatory data management and consultancy. The proprietary ALMA platform underpins data reporting, PPWR Declaration of Conformity generation, and Scope 3 emissions insights.

Product overview

Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) is a circular economy and environmental compliance platform operating across 80+ countries with operations in Europe, Americas, and Asia. The company offers a portfolio of five core product categories: Environmental Compliance (managing EPR obligations for WEEE, batteries, packaging, textiles, and PPWR), Data Management (packaging data services, analytics, Scope 3 insights, PFAS reporting), Deposit Returns Systems (full-service DRS implementation and operations), Consultancy & Advice (EPR assessments, CBAM consultancy, horizon scanning, zero waste certification), and Circular Take-Back (collection, handling, and recycling solutions for various materials including automotive and industrial batteries). RLG operates the proprietary ALMA digital platform featuring a PPWR Declaration of Conformity Generator, data validation, and version control. The company's Mexico operations include the ReVo brand for electrical and electronic equipment waste management. In 2026, RLG expanded its battery circularity capabilities through the majority acquisition of LiBCycle, a Munich-based lithium-ion battery logistics provider with over 30 cross-docking facilities across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReVo: ReVo is a brand of RLG and a leading provider of reverse logistics and circular economy solutions in Mexico. It is a Plan de Manejo (Producer Responsibility Plan) for used electrical and electronic equipment (AEE), printing consumables, and batteries and accumulators, providing comprehensive management of the obligation and needs of producers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment in Mexico under federal (NOM-161-SEMARNAT-2011) and CDMX (NADF-019-AMBT-2018) regulations.
• LiBCycle

Products and services

• Environmental Compliance Support and tools for operating Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) and complying with environmental legislation, including WEEE, battery, packaging, textiles, and PPWR compliance for manufacturers, brand owners, and retailers.
• Data Management Data services for packaging sustainability, Scope 3 insights, PFAS reporting, and compliance data management, providing reporting and future-proofing through a proprietary database of 55+ million articles.
• Deposit Returns Systems Implementation and operation of deposit return systems (DRS), providing infrastructure, logistics, operations, financial protection, and insights for beverage and packaging return programs.
• Consultancy & Advice Tailored consultancy offerings including EPR assessments, horizon scanning of upcoming regulation, CBAM consultancy, and Zero Waste to Landfill certification for businesses navigating environmental compliance.
• Circular Take-Back Collection, handling, and recycling solutions that put materials back into the recycling loop, including automotive workshop waste, battery safety solutions, individual take-back programs, and industrial/automotive battery recycling.
• ReVo RLG Mexico's Plan de Manejo providing waste management for used electrical and electronic equipment, printing consumables, and batteries under NOM-161 and NADF-019 Mexican regulations.
• LiBCycle All-in-one logistics solutions for defective lithium-ion batteries including packaging, transportation, storage, and hazardous waste handling, with 30+ cross-docking facilities across European markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 tonnes of electrical and electronic equipment collected responsibly in Mexico from 2013-2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cibutex NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Nonprofit network of 60 members across the EU and Switzerland launched in 2021. RLG joined the network to strengthen B2B textile circularity, contributing regulatory and operational expertise while expanding its network of textile sorters and recycling partners capable of supporting closed- and open-loop recycling solutions.
• LiBCyclecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026Munich-based company providing all-in-one logistics solutions for defective lithium-ion batteries, including packaging, transportation, storage, and hazardous waste handling. RLG (through Reconomy) acquired majority stake. LiBCycle operates 30+ cross-docking facilities across key European markets and generated EUR 4.1 million in annual revenues in 2025. Founders retain 49% shareholding and continue leading the company.
• Call2RecyclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRLG and Call2Recycle showcased a new lithium-ion battery safety solution at MWA 2026, advancing safer battery collection practices.
• GIZ IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for E-Safai project aiming to setup an innovative value chain for e-waste management in India, address e-waste issues, and enable responsible material loops.
• Zaraz Wracam FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in ODN@WIAMY project to collect, repair, and donate computer equipment to community centers or families in need, promoting circular economy and reducing electronic waste.
• Elektrorecykling S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in ODN@WIAMY project along with Zaraz Wracam Foundation and RLG Poland.
• Reconomy GroupcoreOthersParent company - international circular economy specialist. RLG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reconomy Deutschland GmbH and part of the Reconomy Group since December 2020. RLG operates alongside sister companies Valpak and Noventiz in the Comply Loop.
• Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRLG partner is spearheading development of the Household Product Stewardship Alliance under Vermont's HHW EPR law.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Valpak: UK-based Producer Responsibility Organization and sister company within the Reconomy Group's 'Comply Loop.' Directly comparable as an EPR compliance and packaging take-back operator with similar service categories, customer base, and parent backing.
• Noventiz: German PRO focused on packaging, WEEE and battery compliance, also part of the Reconomy Group's Comply Loop. Closely comparable to RLG in service mix and customer segments, operating in the same German home market.
• Landbell Group: European EPR compliance and take-back services provider for packaging, WEEE, and batteries across multiple jurisdictions. Direct competitor in multi-country PRO services with similar customer base of manufacturers and brand owners.
• European Recycling Platform (ERP): Pan-European PRO providing WEEE, battery and packaging compliance services. Closely comparable business model and geographic footprint, serving the same multinational producer customer base.
• Call2Recycle: North American battery stewardship and take-back program operator. Comparable as a battery-focused PRO and an active partner of RLG (jointly showcasing lithium-ion safety solutions at MWA 2026), competing for similar OEM and recycler customers in the battery compliance space.
• Sims Lifecycle Solutions: IT asset disposition and electronics recycling specialist operating PRO-style services for WEEE. Comparable in e-waste compliance, with overlapping enterprise customers in the technology sector (RLG's US Director of Compliance previously worked at Sims).

Broad incumbents

• Stena Recycling: Major Scandinavian-headquartered metals and electronics recycling group with integrated take-back, PRO services, and material recovery. Comparable in WEEE and battery circularity but operates as a vertically integrated incumbent rather than an independent 4PL.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Global waste management and environmental services major with significant EPR, hazardous waste, and reverse logistics capabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping compliance and take-back services as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery: Global environmental services and waste management player with substantial PRO and circular economy offerings. Overlaps with RLG in compliance and collection services, particularly in Europe, but at much larger scale and as part of a broader services portfolio.
• Reconomy Group: International circular economy group and parent of RLG, Valpak, and Noventiz. Comparable as the broader portfolio platform in which RLG sits; relevant for context on strategic direction, M&A capacity, and cross-portfolio customer access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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