# Circularise Circularise is a supply chain traceability platform for manufacturers that need to collect supplier evidence, trace materials and transactions, and share verified product data for Digital Product Passports, compliance, and circularity programs. # Circularise Source: https://www.circularise.com/ Overview of Circularise, its supply chain traceability platform, and the main collect, trace, and share workflows it supports. Bridge your battery data seamlessly to EU Battery Passport standards Talk to an expert Collect Trace Share # Collect, trace, and share supply chain data. Collect supply chain data See our solutions below. Contact View Resources Suppliers You Customers Battery Passport Feb 2027 CRM Passport Product-specific dates DPP Product-specific dates EURO7 EVP Nov 2026 ELV Regulation 2032 ISCC In Effect Tariffs In Effect ### Select a use case above Choose a use case that applies to your business to discover which Circularise solutions you need. Used by teams at Press Release Honda uses Circularise to strengthen battery passport readiness ahead of 2027 EU requirements Honda Motor Europe and Circularise are preparing for the EU digital battery passport deadline with traceability and controlled data-sharing. Open resource Case Study Creating a transparent supply chain: how Samsonite and Circularise are leading the future of sustainable luggage Samsonite, in partnership with Circularise, reinforces a commitment to transparency through the implementation of digital product passports. This case study explores how both companies collaborated and the tangible results of creating a traceability infrastructure in the travel accessories industry. Open resource Creating a transparent supply chain: how Samsonite and Circularise are leading the future of sustainable luggage logo Case Study Traceability as strategy: How Teijin is scaling circularity with Digital Product Passports In a collaborative effort to meet the rising demand for circularity, Teijin Limited partnered with Circularise to develop Digital Product Passports (DPPs). This project successfully traced materials from the factory to recycled content, demonstrating large-scale traceability. The findings are now guiding Teijin's next steps toward a circular economy, backed by a strategic investment in Circularise. Open resource Teijin logo Expert guide Download our guide to EU Battery Regulation and battery passports Turn the regulation into a practical readiness plan with expert guidance on requirements, responsibilities, and the steps toward 2027. Get the guide ## Implementation checklist Use this as your internal traceability plan. You can email it to yourself. # Collect Source: https://www.circularise.com/collect Explains how Circularise Collect helps teams gather supplier evidence for DPP, compliance, and audit-ready reporting. Supply chain intelligence # Collect AI-validated supplier data at scale Remove the friction of multi-tier sourcing. Collect audit-ready evidence with automated workflows built for high participation. Start collecting Book a demo Supplier request Active Magnets in Component X 50% complete · Deadline 31 Aug 2026 Supplier A Recipient Not submitted Supplier B Recipient Approved Recycled content: nickel Optional data point Percentage Country of origin Mandatory data point AI check active AI validation 3 rules active Revisions allowed The problem ## Supplier data programmes fail on participation and messy evidence ### Ignored requests Emails land in spam or get lost without proper follow-up. ### Lack of visibility No way to see where a supplier is until the deadline has passed. ### Data inconsistency Manual entry causes formatting errors and unverifiable documents. System alert: 48% of Tier-2 suppliers haven’t opened the request. AI-enhanced audit ## Turn messy submissions into audit-grade data - Consistency analysis Cross-checks PDF evidence against form inputs to flag discrepancies instantly. - Automated nudges Contacts suppliers only when specific data is missing or invalid. - OCR extraction Pulls key values from certificates and invoices, no retyping. AI inspector Validated Scope-3_Emissions_2024.pdf Verified against request schema Emission value 1,240 tCO2e Facility ID FAC-8892-X Confidence score 99.8% Ready for Evidence pack export Lifecycle ## Seamless lifecycle management 1. 1 Define requirements Set metrics based on global regulations. 2. 2 Dispatch requests Omni-channel invites to all tiers. 3. 3 AI verification Real-time quality checks on entry. 4. 4 Resolve gaps Collaborative in-app feedback loops. 5. 5 Export evidence pack Audit-ready documentation in one click. Customer story ## Customer-backed from day one Verified supplier data turns transparency goals into something operational. “ > Traceability is key to strengthening our sustainability initiatives, ensuring we can confidently back up our claims with verified data. By working with Circularise, we are taking steps toward full supply chain transparency, creating a foundation for more responsible production and consumption. PKPauline KoslowskiVP Research, Innovation & Development, Samsonite ## Enterprise-ready by default Mission-critical infrastructure for global manufacturers. SSO & SAML ready ISO 27001 certified 99.9% uptime RESTful API first ## Common questions about supplier adoption What is supplier data collection in Circularise? A structured workflow for requesting, reviewing and approving supplier evidence such as origin data, declarations and certificates, so the same evidence supports compliance and customer-facing claims. Why does supplier data matter for Digital Product Passports? Passports depend on accurate upstream data. Late, inconsistent or unverifiable inputs make the final passport harder to trust, audit or update. Can suppliers share data without exposing confidential information? Yes. Circularise collects the minimum data needed for each use case and keeps permissions and downstream sharing under control. Demo ### Get a product demo A 30-minute demo of how we can improve your current collection programme. # Trace Source: https://www.circularise.com/trace Details how Circularise Trace handles chain of custody, mass balance bookkeeping, and evidence-backed material traceability. ## Standard methodologies Native support for all ISO 22095 Chain of Custody models. 01 ### Identity Preserved Maintain full physical separation of material from origin to final product. Perfect for high-value sustainable inputs. 02 ### Segregated Certified material is kept physically separate from non-certified material, but can be mixed with other certified material. 03 ### Controlled Blending Mixing certified and non-certified material with precise percentage tracking and claim management. 04 ### Mass Balance Administrative reconciliation of material inputs and outputs within a defined boundary, allowing for complex chemical flows. ## Evidence collection Collect supplier declarations, tank inventory evidence, and governed conversion rules for petrochemical and fuel feedstocks in the same trace workflow. Boundary-aware bookkeeping ### Define the exact scope that owns each claim. Sites & Units RT Manufacturing Site Rotterdam petrochemical complex 4 processes active E3 Production line Steam cracker line 2 3 batches in inventory B7 Storage unit Feedstock tank T-107 84 batches in inventory Conversion logic ### Define process inputs and outputs with yield rates and certified allocation factors. Mass balance Active process Steam cracking to PE resin Output batch 9,000 kg Bio-naphtha 6,250 kg 62.5% Circular pyrolysis oil 3,750 kg 37.5% Yield rate 90% Output allocation Polyethylene resin (ISCC PLUS) 62.5% of output batch ## Visualise the chain correctly Stop using generic spreadsheets. See your supply chain through the lens of certified feedstock allocation and petrochemical transformations. Chain of custody 10,000 kg balance · ISCC PLUS petrochemical unit Live balance 37.5% 62.5% Input Circular pyrolysis oil 3,750 kg Input Bio-naphtha 6,250 kg Process Steam cracker + PE line 10,000 kg certified output Final product Polyethylene resin (ISCC PLUS) 10,000 kg View details Chain of custody Circular pyrolysis oil -> Steam cracker + PE line -> Polyethylene resin ### Polyethylene resin (ISCC PLUS) 10,000 kg Country of origin Belgium Activity Allocated from certified production ## AI ingestion Scan supplier declarations, delivery notes, and sustainability certificates into custody records. Circularise extracts feedstock, certification, and quantity data, then re-validates the record. iscc_plus_batch_03.pdf Supplier declaration · 1.4 MB Start scan PDF Ready to scan PDF AI validation status Waiting for PDF scan 0% Supplier Queued Rotterdam Circular Feedstocks B.V. Product Type Queued Circular pyrolysis oil feedstock Quantity Queued 10,000 kg 94% Less manual entry across supplier declarations and delivery notes 2 min From uploaded PDF to structured trace record 1 pass Extraction, mapping, and validation in the same review flow report_ISCC_PLUS_Pr... Name Size Kind Incoming_Transactions -- Folder Tx-ndpilg7iq6gup2vz2x74gil2 -- Folder Bill of Lading .pdf 7 KB PDF Document Certificate of Analysis .pdf 7 KB PDF Document Tx-ndpilg7iq6gup2vz2x74gil2 .pdf 188 KB PDF Document Outgoing_Transactions -- Folder Tx-v0yv238vdz13jr01c5mz7mgj -- Folder Tx-v0yv238vdz13jr01c5mz7mgj .pdf 193 KB PDF Document report_Circularise_B.V._ISCC_PLUS_PE_2026-03-25 .pdf 186 KB PDF Document report_Circularise_B.V._ISCC_PLUS_PE_2026-03-25 .xlsx 11 KB Excel Workbook 10 items, 92.8 GB available ## Reporting Generate reports from records with one click. - •Quarterly mass balance reconciliation summaries - •Transaction-level traceability certificates - •ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS compliance audit reports - •Audit-ready data exports (Excel & PDF) ## Built for traceability teams under audit pressure Operational control matters most when methodology, evidence, and reporting all have to line up. DOMO Chemicals Premnitz production site. ” > “Once we selected the traceability software, we really valued the collaborative teamwork with Circularise and the prompt support they provided whenever we had specific requests.” Giampaolo Buzzi Director EM Global Product Management at DOMO ## Enterprise-ready by default Mission-critical infrastructure for global manufacturers. SSO & SAML Ready ISO 27001 Certified 99.9% Uptime RESTful API First ## Common questions about governed traceability. What does traceability mean in this context? It means recording product, material, and transaction events in a way that lets a business verify origin, movement, allocation, and supporting evidence for compliance or customer disclosure. How does Circularise support mass balance workflows? Circularise records the evidence, transactions, and allocations behind each claim so teams can reconcile inputs and outputs, keep a clean audit trail, and produce reporting that matches the underlying bookkeeping. Why is traceability different from a document repository? A repository stores files. A traceability system links those files to products, transactions, claims, and approvals so the business can prove what happened and why a claim is valid. Trace walkthrough ### See Trace in action Book a product walkthrough to review custody logic, evidence collection, reporting, and governance for your material flows. # Share Source: https://www.circularise.com/share Explains how Circularise Share publishes verified traceability data as DPPs, partner disclosures, APIs, and QR-linked experiences. ## A disclosure layer, not just a viewer While many systems simply display data, Circularise's Disclosure Layer acts as a firewall and orchestrator for your supply chain information. It separates the source of truth from the public interface, allowing you to filter, redact, and augment data before it reaches the end user. ### Redaction engine Hide sensitive proprietary components while proving compliance. ### Dynamic rendering Switch between PDF, Digital Passport, or API outputs instantly. Public Private Environmental Product Declaration ### EV Battery Passport Battery pack VT-9920-L Active Health Restricted Charge 82% Access Public Key data points Chemistry Restricted Recycled content 28% Assembly site Zwolle, NL Lifecycle timeline 1. Restricted Locked event 2. Restricted Locked event 3. Est. 2034 End of life Environmental Product Declaration ### EV Battery Passport Battery pack VT-9920-L Active Health 98% Charge 82% Access Private Key data points Chemistry NMC 811 Recycled content 28% Assembly site Zwolle, NL Lifecycle timeline 1. Oct 2023 Manufacture 2. Jan 2024 Integration 3. Est. 2034 End of life ## Manage disclosure with precision Granular controls that let you define exactly who can see or edit what. Toggle visibility directly in each cell, then grant read or edit access where needed. | Data points Disclosure groups | Public Open scans and public landing pages. | Partners Approved recyclers and service partners. | Internal Operational teams with full clearance. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Carbon Footprint values and methodology notes. | Hidden Read | Shown Read | Shown Edit | | Passport core Model, serial range, and compliance status. | | | | | Origin Assembly country and material provenance. | | | | ## Share data in the format that fits the moment ### Digital passports Interactive web-based views of product heritage, materials, and compliance. ### Reports Generated on-demand PDFs with cryptographic proof of authenticity. ### APIs Direct machine-to-machine data sharing for automated ecosystem updates. ### QR code experiences Physical-to-digital bridges with custom logic based on scan location. Customer-owned Portable setup QR destination scan.yourbrand.com Your team owns the domain and decides where every code resolves. Standard GS1 Digital Link Identifier GTIN + serial Customer-controlled resolution Point to Circularise today. Repoint later without breaking existing QR codes. Circularise Disclosure layer ## Create QR codes that stay neutral and portable Don't get locked into a single platform. Circularise allows you to generate portable identifiers that point to your own infrastructure while leveraging our disclosure logic. - Vendor independence: Use standard GS1 identifiers that are not tied to a proprietary database. - Domain mapping: Host the disclosure page on your own subdomain, for example scan.yourbrand.com. - Stability: Links remain valid even if your backend architecture evolves over time. ## Share data directly with systems Modern supply chains run on code. Our API Disclosure Layer allows your customers' ERP and PLM systems to pull data automatically, removing the friction of manual report exchanges. ### RESTful Standardized endpoint structures. Request API documentation { "disclosure": { "id": "DPP_88291_AZ", "status": "published", "audience": "public", "claims": [ { "type": "Recycled Content", "value": "45%" } ], "branding": { "endpoint": "https://v.acme.com/88291" } } } ## Activity logging that stays audit-ready Track field updates, newly published templates, and even external events in one structured timeline. External edit ### Maintenance record updated • service.partner@northgrid.eu Partner: NorthGrid Service Partner Change: Passport maintenance record has been updated after the latest service intervention. Oct 25, 2024 08:14:22 UTC Updated ### Maximum net power • battery@circularise.com Before 74.2 kW After 82.5 kW Oct 24, 2024 14:32:05 UTC Created ### New Asset Template: EV-Core-B4 • admin_vault@curator.io Schema V2.4 initialized Automated regulatory alignment enabled for EU Battery Passport compliance. Oct 23, 2024 09:12:44 UTC ## Disclosure programs that bring value The value appears when one source can power both consumer and B2B experiences. Portrait of Philip Altena. ” > “With Circularise, we've seen firsthand how digital product passports can seamlessly connect supply chain partners and create a truly transparent circular process.” Philip Altena Director of Sustainability, Teijin Aramid ## Enterprise-ready by default Mission-critical infrastructure for global manufacturers. SSO & SAML Ready ISO 27001 Certified 99.9% Uptime RESTful API First ## Common questions about governed disclosure What is the difference between traceability and sharing? Traceability records the underlying evidence and transactions. Sharing determines how that verified data is packaged and disclosed to customers, partners, auditors, or regulators. Why do Digital Product Passports need access controls? Different audiences need different levels of detail. A public consumer view, a certification body, and a manufacturing partner often require different disclosures from the same underlying record. Can Circularise publish data through APIs and QR codes? Yes. Circularise Share is built to support direct digital disclosures through APIs, QR-linked experiences, and product passport interfaces. Rollout planning ### Plan your disclosure rollout Book a 30-minute walkthrough to map passports, QR codes, reports, and API outputs around one governed disclosure layer. # Battery Passport Source: https://www.circularise.com/battery-passport Canonical Circularise page for Battery Passport software, EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 readiness, supplier evidence collection, traceability, and QR-code disclosure. EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 # Battery Passport software for 2027 compliance Build the data foundation for EV, LMT and industrial battery passports. Collect supplier evidence, trace battery data and publish governed QR-code disclosures. Plan your battery passport See the workflow Days until the Battery Passport requirement days remaining The Battery Passport requirement now applies. Public Partner Regulator Verified Battery passport EV battery pack Battery ID EV-2027 · NMC811 Battery identity & chemistry Visible Carbon footprint Visible Recycled content Visible Due diligence evidence Regulator only Supplier sites Partner only 18 Feb 2027 Passport deadline Applies to relevant batteries placed on the EU market. EV · LMT · Industrial Initial scope Including industrial batteries over 2 kWh. QR code Product-level access A durable record linked from the physical battery. What Circularise covers ## A battery passport is only as strong as its evidence The public passport is the last step. The hard part is trusted supplier data, linked records and deciding what each audience can see. ### Supplier evidence collection Request, normalise and review declarations, certificates and field-level evidence. ### Battery and material traceability Link product records to sites, transactions and upstream evidence so values hold up. ### Governed passport publishing Publish QR-code views and keep sensitive commercial data to the right audiences. Implementation workflow ## From compliance requirement to operating system Run your battery passport as an ongoing data workflow, not a one-time report. 1. 1 Collect required data Map passport fields to owners, suppliers and systems, then automate evidence requests. Field ownersSuppliersSystems 2. 2 Connect the record Link battery IDs, batch history, supplier evidence and sustainability claims. Battery IDsBatch historyClaims 3. 3Outputs Share the right view Expose passport data through QR codes, APIs and partner access, with control over sensitive fields. QR codesAPIsPartner access Battery passport data model ## Prepare the fields before the deadline Details are still maturing, but the core is clear: identity, sustainability, due diligence and lifecycle data need owners and proof. ### Battery identity A durable record linked to the physical battery. Model, batch & unique IDs Manufacturer & production site Category & chemistry ### Sustainability evidence Claims backed by supplier data and documents. Carbon footprint & methodology Recycled content & composition Responsible sourcing & due diligence ### Lifecycle information Keeps the passport useful after the sale. Performance & durability Repair, reuse & state of health Dismantling & recycling 2027 readiness ## Four things to settle first Start with supplier data: it is the one thing you cannot reconstruct later. Map your readiness 1. 01 Confirm battery scope Which product families, markets and customer contracts need a passport first. 2. 02 Prioritise supplier data Upstream fields are the hardest to reconstruct later. 3. 03 Define access rules Separate public, partner, customer and regulator views before data reaches a QR code. 4. 04 Connect existing systems Integrate ERP, PLM, LCA and compliance systems so the passport stays maintained. ## Battery passport resources All resources Guide EU Battery Regulation and battery passports Requirements EU battery passport regulation requirements Press release Honda strengthens Battery Passport readiness ahead of 2027 ## Battery Passport FAQ What is a battery passport? A digital record linked to a physical battery. It makes product, sustainability, due diligence, performance and lifecycle information accessible to the right audiences. When do EU battery passports become mandatory? From 18 February 2027 for EV batteries, light means of transport batteries and industrial batteries over 2 kWh placed on the EU market. What should battery passport software do? Collect supplier evidence, connect it to battery and material records, manage access rules, and publish QR-code or API passport views that stay maintained. What data is needed for a battery passport? Typically battery identity, manufacturer, composition, carbon footprint, recycled content, responsible sourcing evidence, performance, durability and end-of-life instructions. What happens to the battery passport when a battery is repurposed or remanufactured? A battery that is prepared for reuse, repurposed or remanufactured must receive a new battery passport linked to the original passport or passports. Responsibility for maintaining the new passport transfers to the economic operator placing the modified battery on the market or putting it into service. Battery Passport planning ### Build your battery passport roadmap A 30-minute walkthrough to map the data, supplier evidence and disclosure controls you need. # EU battery passport regulation requirements Source: https://www.circularise.com/blogs/eu-battery-passport-regulation-requirements Breaks down EU battery passport requirements into the upstream data, traceability, and auditability work needed for execution. As transport and industrial sectors accelerate to achieve electrification and eliminate dependence on fossil fuels, the demand for sustainable battery production is mounting. The European Parliament is pushing to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine cars by 2035, meaning the demand for battery materials will continue to increase dramatically.1 By 2030 the EU will need 5 times more cobalt and 18 times more lithium compared to the demand in 2018, numbers which exponentially increase when estimating demand in 2050.2 If electrification is to be a truly sustainable transition, a system-level approach must be taken to ensure sustainable material sourcing, efficient battery production, and effective end-of-life processing. Figure 1: Projected demand for lithium and cobalt in the battery industry. (Source: McKinsey) The update to the 2006 Battery Directive3 aims to ensure that the growth of the battery industry is done sustainably. In July 2023, the EU Battery Regulation Amendment was adopted by the EU Council, laying out the structure to achieve sustainable battery lifecycles. This includes a digital record system to enable the transfer of key information between parties – [the battery passport](https://www.circularise.com/battery-passport), which is detailed in Chapter IX of the regulation.4‍‍ ## Who does the battery passport regulation affect? According to the Battery Regulation update, every industrial or electric vehicle (EV) battery on the EU market with a capacity of over 2 kWh will require a battery passport. This means that regardless of the origin of the battery, it will require a battery passport to be listed in the European market. It will be the responsibility of the party placing the battery on the market to ensure that all data required is entered into the digital record and that the information is correct and up to date. Additionally, the new regulation also includes light means of transport (LMT) batteries, which must comply with the outlined requirements. Battery passports will therefore require input from: - Mining and refining companies - Cell and battery producers - Vehicle brands - Battery servicing, refurbishing, and recycling companies ## What information will need to be included in the battery passport? The battery passport must contain information on the following: - Identification of the battery in the form of a unique identifier. - Basic characteristics of the battery including type and model. - For the initial 2027 battery passport, only basic battery identification, type, model, and key technical characteristics are required. Updates on lifecycle performance and durability statistics may be mandated in future delegated acts, but are not legally required at the first implementation stage. - Carbon footprint specific to the manufacturing site and batch of batteries. Technical documentation on the electrochemical performance and durability of the battery must be provided, including details on how this data was obtained. This is to ensure the batteries meet the minimum requirements for battery performance and capacity in order to guarantee batteries on the market are operational and efficient over a sufficient lifetime. To gain access to the battery passport, the physical battery must have a QR code printed or engraved on it to act as a unique product identifier.5‍ __wf_reserved_inherit Information stored in the battery passport will need to be [selectively shared](https://www.circularise.com/share) with three distinct groups: the general public, regulatory bodies, and battery service and end-of-life processors. Each group of users will need to have different read and write permissions for the data in each battery passport so that everyone has the information they need while data privacy is maintained. The precise data points each group of users requires access to are detailed in Annex XIII. The Battery Regulation embeds a broad framework for making key data available across the battery value chain. From chemical composition and recycled content to carbon-footprint declarations and the upcoming battery passport, the regulation sets structured requirements for transparency and traceability. While the battery passport is formally mandated for relevant batteries from 18 February 2027 and acts as the core data-record platform, the Regulation also anticipates that further delegated acts will expand both the scope and format of required data disclosure. At the same time, the Regulation emphasises the protection of commercially sensitive information: economic operators must ensure that confidential business data, including intellectual-property-protected material and competitive information, is safeguarded when fulfilling information-sharing obligations. [https://youtu.be/CIsQnu7kP5s?feature=shared](https://youtu.be/CIsQnu7kP5s?feature=shared) ## ‍When will battery passports be required? As the European Union accelerates its shift toward sustainable electrification, the EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) sets the foundation for responsible battery production, use, and end-of-life management across the bloc. Replacing the 2006 Battery Directive, the regulation introduces a comprehensive lifecycle approach — from raw material sourcing and manufacturing to reuse and recycling. Following its entry into force on 17 August 2023, a series of key implementation deadlines will progressively apply, including battery passport requirements, due diligence obligations, and recycled content targets — each designed to ensure transparency, traceability, and sustainability across the European battery value chain. - Battery Passport implementation: From 18 February 2027, all electric vehicle (EV) and industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh placed on the EU market must have a digital battery passport, accessible via a QR code. Due dilligence obligations : - Originally set for 18 August 2025, the application date for due diligence obligations was postponed to 18 August 2027 through Regulation (EU) 2025/1561, allowing economic operators additional time to prepare. Recycled content requirements : - From 18 August 2031, batteries placed on the EU market must meet minimum recycled content thresholds for cobalt, lead, lithium, and nickel. __wf_reserved_inherit Figure 2: The timeline for the EU Battery Regulation implementation. ## Interoperable, transferable, and trustworthy battery passports There are stringent requirements for the systems used to create battery passports, therefore you must ensure that the system you choose meets the EU requirements for a scalable and reliable battery passport network. All information included in the battery passport needs to be based on open standards and be in an interoperable format that is transferable through an open interoperable data exchange network such as [Catena-X](https://www.circularise.com/press-releases/circularise-joins-catena-x-to-strengthen-a-secure-data-exchange-in-the-automotive-industry). There are clear requirements for selective data access, editing, and sharing, while also maintaining a high level of data security and privacy. Therefore you must choose a system with strong [selective data sharing](https://www.circularise.com/share) capabilities that ensure data privacy. Data authentication, reliability, and integrity must also be ensured. Therefore using a private cloud or blockchain-based system could risk non-conformity due to [their weaknesses in this area](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/traceability-with-privacy-enabling-a-circular-economy-with-blockchain#public-vs-private-blockchain-2). It is worth considering more decentralised systems which excel in [data immutability](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/traceability-with-privacy-enabling-a-circular-economy-with-blockchain#immutability-bringing-traceability-and-trust-2). ### ‍What is decentralised data storage? Decentralised data storage involves keeping data in multiple interconnected locations rather than in a single centralised point. This approach ensures the integrity of a single source of truth, such as a manufacturer's bill of materials, while allowing for the necessary information to be continually distributed as required to selected parties in a peer-to-peer fashion. A strategy that is also supported by the EU Data Economy Strategy.6 Mr Thomas Götz from the Wuppertal Institute explained the current landscape of digital product passports and how it brings together data in one place, while also emphasising the need to do this in a decentralised way: ‍“A decentralised approach using data from different sources is - especially from the beginning phase onwards - very important because the spread data has to be brought together. It’s reasonable to use existing data and link to it from the DPP so that (...) all needed information is collected and can be found in one place.” [Learn more about the importance of decentralisation and data security for digital product passports](https://www.circularise.com/resources#webinars) ## 2025 product carbon footprint for electric vehicle batteries From 18 February 2025, manufacturers must calculate and declare the carbon footprint for each battery model and manufacturing plant, including emissions from all relevant lifecycle stages. The declaration must include emissions from all relevant lifecycle stages — extraction and processing of raw materials, active material and cell manufacturing, battery assembly, distribution, and end-of-life processing. This carbon footprint data must be third-party verified and made publicly accessible online via a weblink. While these data are not yet required to be stored within the battery passport until 18 February 2027, the 2025 declaration serves as a preparatory phase for the full traceability requirements that follow. JRC's methodology for calculating and verifying carbon footprints requires site-specific and batch-level data for each manufacturing facility.12 Carbon offsets cannot be used to reduce reported emissions. Over time, this information will form the basis for carbon footprint performance classes, allowing batteries to be categorised by environmental impact. All resources # Battery Regulation EU: Learn about battery passports Source: https://www.circularise.com/blogs/battery-regulation-eu-what-you-need-to-know-about-battery-passports Explains why the EU Battery Regulation makes battery passports and traceable product data an operational priority. The [European Union's Battery Regulation Amendment](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/eu-battery-passport-regulation-requirements)'s will require all EV and industrial batteries on the EU market to have a unique battery passport to be identified with a QR code. Since it was introduced in 2006, it has had a significant impact on the battery industry. It provided a comprehensive set of rules that are designed to protect the environment by reducing the amount of hazardous materials found in batteries and increasing the recycling rate of batteries. The amended regulation took effect on 18 February 2024, with a transition period lasting until 18 August 2025, when it will fully replace the Battery Directive. While due diligence obligations were originally set to take effect on that date, their implementation has been postponed — but the urgency for battery passports and robust traceability solutions remains. In this article, we explore the EU Battery Passport as a digital record ensuring compliance with regulations by tracking a battery’s lifecycle — from production to recycling — while facilitating transparency, sustainability, and due diligence across the supply chain, with blockchain-based digital product passports offering a secure solution for compliance. ## What is a battery passport? A battery passport is a document that stores relevant battery data throughout the entire battery lifecycle, containing detailed information about a battery’s production, testing and recycling. It is designed to ensure that batteries comply with the Battery Regulation Amendment, as well as to provide a record of the battery’s history. This is especially important for batteries that are sold to consumers, as it provides them with the assurance that the battery they are purchasing is safe and compliant with the regulation. __wf_reserved_inherit Figure 1: An example of battery passports Circularise has already built. ## What information needs to be included in a battery passport in the EU? 1. Identification: A unique serial number which must be clearly visible on the battery and cannot be easily altered. 2. Basic characteristics: Information on production date, battery type and model, chemical composition, and intended use. This information will be stored in the EU electronic exchange system and must include the name and address of the manufacturer or importer. 3. Statistics on performance and durability: Technical information over the battery lifecycle must be updated by parties conducting repair or repurposing of the battery and include details on how this data was obtained. Additionally, since February 1, 2025, the carbon footprint specific to the manufacturing site and batch of batteries must also be documented. The Battery Regulation requires many other criteria to be met to sell batteries in the EU, including that all batteries must be recycled in an approved manner. Here are some of the main requirements that must be met: 1. Facilitate repair and end-of-life processing: Information must be made electronically available to all parties conducting any repair or end-of-life processing, as well as end users to facilitate collection schemes for end-of-life batteries. 2. Increase recycled content: Batteries must contain a minimum of 12% cobalt, 85% lead, 4% lithium, and 4% nickel from non-virgin sources by 2030. 3. Calculate carbon footprint and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: Battery producers will be obligated to report the carbon footprint associated with the overall life cycle (excluding the use phase) of the specific manufacturing batch of batteries 4. Battery health data: Must be made available to the battery owner in order to determine the potential for further use, repurposing, or remanufacturing. 5. Conformity declarations: Before a battery can be placed on the EU market, it must have a conformity assessment conducted by a notified body. 6. Safety and hazardous materials: Must include evidence that they are safe during their normal operation. All batteries cannot contain materials which present a hazard to humans or the environment during all stages of the battery life cycle. 7. Battery supply chain due diligence requirements: As of 12 months after the proposed Battery Regulation update is implemented, companies selling EV and industrial batteries on the EU market must conduct supply chain due diligence to mitigate social and environmental risks. All information must be made available to the public, to authorities upon request, and to downstream customers. ## Who does the EU battery passport regulation affect? Every industrial or electric vehicle (EV) battery on the EU market with a capacity of over 2 kWh will require a battery passport, regardless of the origin of the battery. The party placing the battery on the market holds the responsibility to ensure that all the required data is entered into the digital record and that the information is correct and up to date. Battery passports will require input from: - Cell producers - Module producers - Battery producers - Automotive OEMs - Battery service, refurbishing, and repurposing companies Figure 2: Batteries must have data collected from various stakeholders in the supply chain for their battery passports. Photo by David Ballew. ## Risks of non-compliance with the EU Battery Regulation The 2022 amendment to Article 69 states that “businesses should actively remedy harm caused by themselves or in cooperation with other actors even when due diligence has been carried out. Such operators should be liable for any adverse impact within their control that they caused or contributed to.” This means that anyone adversely impacted will be able to make significant compensation claims when something goes wrong. ## When will battery passports be required in the EU? - 2023: Portable batteries collection target set at 45%. - 2024: The regulation started to apply on 18 February, coexisting with the Battery Directive until 18 August 2025. Carbon footprint must be third-party verified and publicly accessible online. - 2025: From 18 August, the new regulation fully replaces the Battery Directive, introducing additional obligations over time. - 2027: All electric vehicle (EV) and industrial batteries will require a unique battery passport. Impact assessment of battery life cycle must be made. Portable batteries collection target set at 51%. - 2028: Documentation on the percentage share of recovered materials in EV and industrial batteries must be provided. Collection targets for light means of transport (LMT) batteries are set at 51%. - ‍2030: Collection targets for portable batteries are set at 73%.‍ - 2031: Collection targets for LMT batteries are set at 61% __wf_reserved_inherit Figure 3: The timeline for the Battery Regulation. All electric vehicle (EV) and industrial batteries placed on the EU market will require a unique battery passport by 18 August 2027. This passport must include a QR code providing access to information on the battery’s carbon impact, electrochemical performance, and durability. To ensure compliance with carbon footprint thresholds, manufacturers must conduct a life cycle impact assessment by 18 August 2027, detailing the percentages of cobalt, lead, lithium, and nickel sourced from recovered materials. Collection targets for portable batteries are set at 45% by 2023, 63% by 2027, and 73% by 2030. For light means of transport (LMT) batteries, targets are 51% by 2028 and 61% by 2031. Additionally, minimum levels of recovered materials must be reused in new batteries: 16% cobalt, 85% lead, 6% lithium, and 6% nickel. All battery waste, including that from LMT, EV, starting, lighting, ignition (SLI), and industrial batteries, must be collected free of charge for end-users, regardless of their nature, chemical composition, condition, brand, or origin. By 31 December 2030, the European Commission will assess the feasibility of phasing out non-rechargeable portable batteries. ## How can Digital Product Passports on the blockchain support compliance with the EU Battery Passport Regulation? To effectively comply with the Battery Passport Regulation, companies need a solution to trace each individual battery throughout the entire battery lifecycle. The best way to do this is with the help of [digital product passports](https://www.circularise.com/blog/digital-product-passports-dpp-what-how-and-why). Much like your passport containing information about you and where you have been, digital product passports contain a range of information to track products throughout their entire lifecycle from production to end-of-life disposal. As information about the battery’s production history, usage, and end-of-life needs to be gathered from various databases and ERP systems of companies across the supply chain and integrated in order to meet the requirements of the regulation, these companies need to be willing to share this information. This is only possible if they know that there is no risk of exposing their sensitive or confidential data. In addition, to make such a system trustworthy there needs to be a way to determine if the data provided is reliable and valid. Digital product passports built on the blockchain are well-suited to this task, as they serve as a single source of truth distributed across a network of systems and allow information to be exchanged in a secure and verifiable manner. The distributed nature of [blockchain technology](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/blockchain-the-key-to-the-traceability-and-trust-in-sustainable-manufacturing) ensures that any modifications or updates to information about each specific battery from source to production, to end user, reuse and recycling are recorded and validated, and it cannot be altered or tampered with. Open public blockchains, in particular, are beneficial as they more easily allow for interoperability with existing systems and the transfer of information and records from one system to another. Due to these factors, Circularise built its digital product passport traceability system on a public, decentralised blockchain. Through our patented [Smart Questioning technology](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/smart-questioning-achieve-supply-chain-visibility-without-risking-data-privacy) actors can selectively [share battery data with the highest level of privacy and confidentiality](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/traceability-with-privacy-enabling-a-circular-economy-with-blockchain). In this way, we ensure that relevant and necessary battery information is easily accessible to all actors in a supply chain while protecting sensitive and proprietary details, increasing the level of trust in the system. The [EU Battery Regulation Amendment](https://www.circularise.com/blog/battery-passports-and-the-battery-regulation-amendment-requirements) is an important step in protecting the environment and ensuring that batteries are safe and compliant with the regulation. It will help improve end-of-life battery recovery, and ensure fair and safe working conditions for involved parties. Battery passports will be a core tool in enabling a [circular battery value chain](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/circular-supply-chains-the-importance-of-traceability-and-financing), allowing all stakeholders involved to cooperate and share the relevant information to maximise safety, optimise battery use, and ensure responsible recycling. Read more about [EU battery passport regulation requirements](https://www.circularise.com/blog/battery-passports-and-the-battery-regulation-amendment-requirements) or contact our team to find out how we can help you implement a digital battery passport solution. ‍ All resources # Why traceability is becoming the foundation of industrial resilience (Automotive traceability series - Part 1) Source: https://www.circularise.com/blogs/why-traceability-is-becoming-the-foundation-of-industrial-resilience-automotive-traceability-series-part-1 Explores why traceability is becoming a core pillar of industrial resilience, especially in automotive supply chains. ##### What are battery passports, due diligence and vehicle circularity signalling for automotive supply chains? Modern supply chains no longer move only physical goods. They move data. In today’s geopolitical landscape, volatility has become the norm. Tariffs shift. Sourcing strategies change. Regulations evolve. Markets react. Yet one concept has remained central since the pandemic which is that of resilience, and for good reason. Across automotive, batteries, clean tech, critical raw materials, energy, and defence, billions are being mobilised to strengthen industrial capacity, reduce strategic dependencies, and make “Made in” products more competitive on the global stage. New funding programmes, industrial initiatives, and acceleration packages all point in the same direction: traceability and verifiable value chains are the new economic priorities to ensure long-term resiliency. This matters not only for European manufacturers, but also for the global companies across global supply chains that need to meet rising traceability, compliance and market-access expectations. In this context, product traceability is no longer just an operational “nice to have” for companies invested in sustainability. It is becoming a core business capability for market access, risk management and long term competitiveness and increasingly a foundation for a [resilient supply chain](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/dpp-upgrade). Across the Union, a growing number of regulations are introducing the mandatory use of labels, data carriers and digital product passports, from batteries and electric vehicles to constructions, textiles, detergents, and toys. But this is more than an EU regulatory trend. It reflects a deeper transformation: product data is becoming as essential to market access as logistics, quality control, or certification. Companies that can track, structure, and share product data reliably gain: - faster market access - lower long-term compliance costs - stronger customers and partners trust - and more resilient supply chains With the battery passport coming into effect in just one year, the direction is clear - but it is just the first step in a broader data journey for products. ## What is a digital product passport? Much like your passport contains information about your identity and travels, a [digital product passport (DPP)](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/digital-product-passports-dpp-what-how-and-why) is a secure digital record containing all the information about a product and its journey throughout its entire lifecycle, from raw materials and manufacturing to its end-of-life. From a normative EU context, the concept originates from the [Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR)](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/a-guide-to-the-ecodesign-for-sustainable-products-regulation-espr) and is now being broadened into a growing number of sector-specific rules. For example, the proposed EU [End-of-Life Vehicle Regulations](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/dpps-required-by-eu-legislation-across-sectors#end-of-life-vehicle-elv-directive-revision) foresees the introduction of a Digital Circularity Vehicle Passport, while the [Critical Raw Material Act](https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/raw-materials/areas-specific-interest/critical-raw-materials/critical-raw-materials-act_en) refers to an indelible label and data carrier for permanent magnets. Depending on the product and sector, information can include: - material composition and origin - carbon footprint and environmental performance - repairability information - recycled content - supply chain actors and processing steps __wf_reserved_inherit Figure 1: Examples of battery passport data, including origin, composition, compliance and recycling. But this is not only an EU-driven shift. China is developing a digital identity and national traceability framework for new energy vehicle batteries, while Japan is advancing interoperable data-sharing initiatives across automotive and battery supply chains through the Ouranos Ecosystem. Pressure also comes from other directions. In the US, the Inflation Reduction Act ties major clean-tech and battery incentives to verifiable supply-chain conditions, while long-standing conflict minerals disclosure rules require companies to trace and report the origin of specific raw materials used in their products. Different regulatory paths, same outcome: structured product data is becoming a prerequisite for operating in global value chains connected to Europe. ## Why are companies hearing about this now? The [Battery Passport](https://www.circularise.com/battery-passport) is the first large-scale implementation of this concept. From February 2027, batteries placed on the EU market will be required to carry a digital passport containing verified sustainability and supply-chain information. But batteries are only the starting point. Over the next few years, the concept will expand across product categories, with the upcoming new Circular Economy Act and the EU Product Act expected to further embed traceability into how products are designed, marketed, and regulated, extending traceability requirements to additional sectors. Of course, one may argue that in recent years, companies have seen regulatory timelines shift and some requirements being postponed. But despite the recent simplification debates and timeline adjustments by[Omnibus](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/eu-omnibus-regulation), the overall direction has not changed. Postponements may affect when companies need to act, but not whether they will. And this transition is not only regulatory — it is economic. Indeed, not every challenge comes without opportunity. The shift toward digital traceability is being actively supported by billions. Recent initiatives such as RESourcEU and the Battery Booster are directing significant funding towards digital product data, monitoring critical raw materials, and resilient industrial value chains. Resilience is the common thread. - Resilience against supply disruptions. - Resilience in the face of geopolitical uncertainty. - Resilience to regulatory change. - Resilience in volatile markets. For companies, investing in traceability is increasingly a way to build that resilience directly into their operations. Those who invest early benefit from: - accelerated access to regulated markets, especially the EU market - reduced compliance and audit costs - higher credibility with customers and public authorities - stronger supply-chain risk management - faster adaptation to future regulatory updates Companies that can provide reliable, structured product data will move more smoothly through procurement processes, customs procedures, regulatory checks, and customer onboarding. In the years ahead, the question will no longer be whether your products are traceable, but whether your business is built to operate in a data-driven market at all. ‍ All resources # The automotive regulations converging on your supply chain (Automotive traceability series - Part 2) Source: https://www.circularise.com/blogs/the-automotive-regulations-converging-on-your-supply-chain Explains how multiple automotive regulations converge on the same supplier, product, and traceability data foundations. Automotive companies aren't dealing with one new regulation, but with a growing set of overlapping requirements emerging across markets, several of which require Traceability and Digital Product Passports (DPP), rolling out between 2026 and 2032. Different scopes. Different timelines. But they all need the same thing from the supply chain: structured, verifiable data about what's in the product, where it came from, and how it was processed. Most companies are still treating each regulation as a separate project. Separate teams, separate data collection, separate timelines. That approach worked when you had one or two obligations to manage. It won't hold when you've got several landing in quick succession, all pulling on the same suppliers for overlapping (but not identical) information. This article maps out what's converging, when it hits, and why the underlying data challenge is bigger than any single regulation. ## What's converging and when The EU has introduced a cluster of regulations that directly affect automotive manufacturers, battery producers, and their supply chains. Each one targets something different: emissions transparency, battery sustainability, critical material security, end-of-life circularity, responsible sourcing. But they all land on the same operational problem: getting verified data from suppliers across multiple tiers. The table below maps the regulatory timeline. __wf_reserved_inherit Figure 1: Automotive regulations converging on supply chain data ## The pattern underneath: one data challenge, many regulatory labels Taken together, these regulations form a coordinated regulatory framework rather than a set of isolated requirements. They build on overlapping data flows, supplier inputs, and verification mechanisms, reinforcing the need for a coordinated approach to supply chain data. Different regulatory entry points, but a shared operational backbone. Strip away the policy framing, and the requirements start looking highly aligned: - Collect structured data from suppliers about materials, components, and processes - Trace that data across multiple tiers, not just from direct suppliers but from raw material sources - Verify the data through third-party audits or digital verification mechanisms - Report or disclose the data in a standardised, machine-readable format The terminology may differ. "Passport." "Due diligence." "Traceability." "Declaration of Conformity," but the underlying requirement is the same: a reliable, structured data trail running from raw material extraction through to the finished vehicle. The main variation is depth. Passport obligations mostly require data about the finished product or component. Due diligence pushes further, demanding evidence from the mine, the refinery, and every processing stage in between. But the underlying infrastructure to collect, verify, and structure that data? It's the same. We'll go deeper into each of these regulations in dedicated articles later in this series. Most companies haven't recognised this convergence yet. They're still running each regulation as a separate compliance workstream. That creates duplication, inconsistency, and a lot of wasted effort when several regulations are pulling on the same supply base within a few years of each other. ## One vehicle, many passports The scale of this challenge becomes clear when you examine a single product. Take a battery electric vehicle sold in the EU from 2027. That one vehicle could need: - A Battery Passport for the traction battery, covering cell chemistry, sourcing, carbon footprint, and recycled content ([EU Battery Regulation](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/eu-battery-passport-regulation-requirements)) - An Environmental Vehicle Passport (EVP) with emissions performance, energy consumption, and durability data (EURO7) - CRM traceability system for permanent magnets in electric motors and other automotive components, tracing rare earth elements back to their source and reporting on recycled content ([Critical Raw Materials Act](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/dpps-required-by-eu-legislation-across-sectors)) - A supply chain due diligence report for cobalt, lithium, nickel, and natural graphite in the battery (EU Battery Regulation, Article 39) - Eventually, a Digital Circularity Vehicle Passport (DCVP) covering the vehicle's full material composition, recyclability, and end-of-life handling ([ELV Regulation](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/dpps-required-by-eu-legislation-across-sectors),) - Component-level passports for parts which may be applicable under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation ([ESPR](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/digital-product-passports-dpp-what-how-and-why)) __wf_reserved_inherit Figure 2: One battery electric vehicle requiring multiple compliance outputs These aren't just the same data repackaged into different formats. Each regulation asks for different data points, from different parts of the supply chain, at different levels of granularity. A Battery Passport needs cell-level composition data. A CRM label needs rare earth origin tracing for the magnets used in Automotive components and their recycled content. An EVP needs whole-vehicle environmental performance metrics. A due diligence report needs risk assessments from the mining tier. The suppliers involved overlap, but they're not identical. The data requirements overlap, but they don't match up neatly. Each regulation has its own reporting format, verification requirements, and update cycles. Companies that try to handle these one at a time will end up running multiple parallel data programmes, sending overlapping (but slightly different) requests to the same suppliers, and producing outputs that aren't interoperable. That's expensive. It's slow. And it creates inconsistencies that auditors will notice. The smarter play is to recognise that while the outputs differ, they draw from a shared pool of supply chain data. Collect it once, structure it properly, and route it into whatever compliance output you need. ## The real bottleneck isn't policy, it's data‍ Most automotive companies understand the rules of the game. The challenge isn’t understanding them, it’s building the practical infrastructure needed to play. The default tool for [supplier data collection in automotive](https://www.circularise.com/collect)is still the questionnaire: a spreadsheet sent to tier 1 suppliers, asking them to self-report on material origins and composition. Three problems with that, and they get worse as the regulatory load increases. It doesn't reach deep enough. Several of these regulations require data from raw material sources, which typically sit at tier 3, tier 4, or deeper. Most companies can barely see past tier 1. A supplier assembling battery cells may not know where the cathode manufacturer sources its nickel. Even when that data exists further upstream, it rarely flows down in a structured, verifiable format. It doesn't scale. When you need data from hundreds of suppliers across multiple product lines for several regulatory frameworks, manual questionnaires collapse. Each regulation asks for slightly different information in different formats, which means overlapping requests that frustrate suppliers and produce inconsistent results. The automotive industry's new [Due Diligence Reporting Template (DDRT)](https://www.automotivelogistics.media/lean-logistics/editors-recap-blog-the-most-important-insights-from-alsc-global/668326) is an attempt to standardise this, but standardised templates still need digital infrastructure to process at volume. It doesn't protect confidentiality. Suppliers across global supply chains, particularly in regions with less established data-sharing norms, are often reluctant to share detailed sourcing or process data. Concerns around intellectual property, competitive positioning, and commercial sensitivity are well-documented barriers to supply chain transparency. Without mechanisms that allow suppliers to share what's required for regulatory compliance while protecting commercially sensitive information, data collection efforts frequently stall. ## What a data-driven approach actually requires If the regulatory landscape converges on structured supplier data, and manual methods can't keep up, what does a modern approach look like? Across [automotive supply chain traceability](https://www.circularise.com/blogs/battery-supply-chain-traceability-the-role-of-battery-passports) programmes, four building blocks keep coming up. #### N-tier visibility, not just tier 1 declarations Due diligence, battery passports, CRM label: they all need data from raw material sources, not just from direct suppliers. That means building mechanisms for cascading data collection, where requests flow through the supply chain tier by tier and each supplier adds their portion before passing it on. [Porsche demonstrated this approach in practice](https://www.circularise.com/case-studies/achieving-visibility-into-the-porsche-supply-chain), working with Circularise to trace plastics across multiple supplier tiers while maintaining data privacy. The infrastructure needs to make this operationally feasible, not just theoretically required. #### Confidentiality-preserving data sharing Suppliers won't share sensitive data if they think it'll be visible to competitors or customers downstream. Any system serving this regulatory landscape needs granular access controls. Suppliers share what's required for compliance and auditing, nothing more. No pricing data. No volumes. No proprietary process information leaking out. This is often the difference between getting data and getting nothing, especially from suppliers in regions where data protection concerns run high. #### Connected compliance outputs A single electric vehicle may require multiple, interconnected passports, from component-level like the Digital Battery Passport(DBP), to broader vehicle-level Passports. Setting up a separate system for each type of DPP creates data silos, duplicates effort, and makes it significantly harder to maintain consistency across regulatory submissions. The data collected from your supply chain should feed directly into all of these outputs, along with your due diligence reports, from a single connected infrastructure. A unified approach that serves multiple compliance needs produces more consistent, more auditable results and reduces the burden on both your teams and your suppliers. #### Digital infrastructure over manual processes Questionnaires and spreadsheets can't support compliance at the scale automotive supply chains need. Companies need a [dedicated supplier data collection infrastructure](https://www.circularise.com/collect)that automate data collection, validate incoming data, maintain tamper-proof audit trails, and generate reports for multiple regulatory frameworks at once. ## Beyond compliance: the business opportunity It's easy to look at this regulatory landscape and see only cost and complexity. But there's a different way to read it. Companies that invest in supply chain data infrastructure now aren't just ticking compliance boxes. They're building capabilities that create real business value: - Digitalisation at scale. Collecting and structuring supplier data accelerates digital transformation across the supply chain. That same infrastructure improves decisions across procurement, quality, and product development, well beyond what regulators ask for. - New value from existing data. Once you've got structured supply chain data flowing through a digital system, you can do more with it than file regulatory reports. Carbon footprint optimisation, supply chain resilience measures, supplier benchmarking, material substitution analysis, circular business model development. - Stronger customer relationships. OEMs and tier 1 suppliers that can demonstrate verified, transparent supply chains build trust and loyalty that competitors relying on self-declarations can't match. Traceability is becoming a competitive differentiator, not just a regulatory checkbox. The regulations create the obligation. But the data infrastructure they require also creates lasting operational value. ## The road ahead Supply chain compliance in 2026 isn't about meeting one regulation at a time any more. The convergence means that investing in data infrastructure now prepares you for all of them at once: battery passports, vehicle passports, CRM traceability, material declarations, due diligence reporting, and circularity obligations. Different names. Different timelines. Different policy origins. Same underlying ask. The sooner companies recognise that, the sooner they can stop building in silos and start building something that lasts. At [Circularise](https://www.circularise.com/industry/automotive), we provide one platform for traceability across your entire automotive supply chain. We help OEMs and suppliers collect verified data across multiple tiers, protect commercially sensitive information through selective disclosure, and connect that data directly to regulatory outputs. Battery passports, CRM disclosures, due diligence reports, vehicle passports: one data collection process, multiple compliant outputs. You build it once. You don't rebuild for every new obligation. In the next articles in this series, we'll look at the Critical Raw Materials Act and CRM passports, followed by a deeper dive into battery regulation due diligence and then the ELV Regulation. ‍ All resources # Creating a transparent supply chain: how Samsonite and Circularise are leading the future of sustainable luggage Source: https://www.circularise.com/case-studies/samsonite-circularise Case study on how Samsonite used Circularise for traceability, supplier data, and Digital Product Passport workflows. > At Samsonite, our goal is to lead the luggage industry toward a more sustainable future. Traceability is key to strengthening our sustainability initiatives, ensuring we can confidently back up our claims with verified data. By working with Circularise, we are taking steps toward full supply chain transparency, creating a foundation for more responsible production and consumption. Samsonite logo Pauline Koslowski VP Research, Innovation & Development at Samsonite Taking responsibility ## Using data to back up sustainability claims For more than a century, Samsonite has been a leader in travel innovation, producing durable, high-quality luggage designed to withstand the test of time. But in today's world, durability alone is not enough. With increasing regulatory pressure and consumer demand for sustainable products, Samsonite is enhancing its efforts to highlight the responsibility behind its production, ensuring that its suitcases continue to meet high standards of durability and sustainability. To achieve this, Samsonite turned to Circularise, a product traceability platform. Through this collaboration, Samsonite has taken major steps to increase its knowledge of the supply chain and provide sustainability claims backed up by data. Picking a solution ## Why Samsonite chose traceability In an era of heightened environmental awareness, companies can no longer rely on broad sustainability commitments without concrete evidence. Consumers, regulators, and investors are asking deeper questions: Where do materials come from? Are they truly sustainable? Can companies prove their claims? For Samsonite, these questions became central to its strategy. The company has long focused on sustainable materials, circularity, and responsible sourcing. However, as global regulations continue to evolve, traceability became a necessity rather than an ambition. To lead by example, Samsonite needed a system that would allow them to track materials across their entire supply chain, ensuring compliance with European regulations while providing customers with full transparency. > The reason we focus on traceability is to strengthen our message in new sustainability initiatives. We want to provide our customers with more backed-up information so that we can make claims with more confidence. Samsonite logo Katrijn Goethals Sustainability Coordinator, Samsonite By partnering with Circularise, Samsonite found a solution that not only met these needs but also respected supplier confidentiality. Circularise's Smart Questioning technology allows companies to share only the necessary sustainability and compliance data while protecting sensitive business information, making traceability practical and scalable. Through its partnership with Circularise, Samsonite aims to: - Strengthen sustainability communication by backing claims with verified data and proof. - Build hands-on experience with supply chain traceability, with a focus on tracking recycled materials, involving key suppliers, and understanding the process and workload. - Test the market response to digital product passports, exploring what information consumers find valuable and relevant. - Prepare for a full-scale roll-out of digital product passports across all products by learning from this phase. Collaboration with Circularise ## Starting small: first pilots In 2022, Samsonite took its first step toward full supply chain transparency by launching a digital product passport pilot in partnership with Circularise. The project focused on the Magnum Eco Spinner suitcase, a product made with recycled materials from leading polymer supplier LyondellBasell. As a result, Samsonite was able to track key sustainability data, verify the materials used, and learn from first-hand experience implementing digital product passports. First Samsonite digital product passport pilot visual The reaction was overwhelmingly positive. After presenting the pilot results at K-Show, a global industry event, it became clear that both consumers and industry leaders were eager for more transparency. Building on the momentum of the first pilot, Samsonite launched a second, more ambitious phase of the project in December 2023. This time, the company chose two additional suitcase models, one manufactured in Belgium and another in Hungary, to further investigate the complexities of supply chains across different regions. The goal was to track not just the recycled materials used in shell production, but also the components sourced from suppliers across Asia and Europe. This phase required deeper collaboration with suppliers, from component manufacturers to raw material providers, ensuring that every stage of the process could be traced. As a result, Samsonite successfully achieved 86.7% traceability of the total product, with 100% of the recycled material fully traced back to its source. The company also worked with 15 suppliers to gather essential data, a crucial step in preparing for upcoming European regulations that will require greater supply chain accountability. Expanded Samsonite supply chain pilot visual These initial pilots focused on understanding the challenges of end-to-end traceability and defining key data points rather than customer communication. As part of this effort, Samsonite developed digital product passports, providing verified data on material sourcing, recycled content, and regulatory compliance. While these passports are not publicly available, the pilot established a scalable framework for expanding traceability and launching the next public project with Circularise. Circular suitcases ## Earth Day launch: public digital product passports On Earth Day Samsonite launched two groundbreaking circular luggage collections: ESSENS™ Circular and PROXIS™ Circular, both powered by Circularise's digital product passports. These launches marked a major step forward in Samsonite's sustainability journey, combining innovative materials, verified data, and supply chain transparency. Circularise facilitated the onboarding and management of data from more than 30 distinct suppliers, successfully overcoming significant logistical and communication challenges. The platform enabled seamless data integration, giving Samsonite clear oversight of material origins, supporting regulatory compliance, and accelerating the shift toward more sustainable solutions. ### ESSENS™ Circular: Maximising recycled content The ESSENS™ Circular suitcase was developed with a strong focus on increasing recycled content. It is available in two sizes: SP55 and SP75. The ESSENS™ Circular SP75 went from 50% to 70% in recycled content. ESSENS Circular suitcase traceability visual The journey of the ESSENS™ Circular includes: - Dismantling of old suitcases at Aarova, a social workplace - Shredding of the outer shells by Tivaco - Material blending by LyondellBasell, combining shredded suitcase parts with post-consumer household waste - Production of new suitcase shells using this high-recycled-content blend by Samsonite The full supply chain was tracked using Circularise, ensuring material transparency from collection to finished product. ### PROXIS™ Circular: introducing bio-circular materials PROXIS™ Circular SP75 went up to an impressive 65% in recycled and bio-circular content, marking Samsonite's first use of bio-circular materials in luggage production. PROXIS Circular suitcase material traceability visual Key innovations include: - Used cooking oil converted by LyondellBasell into polymer-grade material via a mass balance approach - This material is used to create bio-circular films - Samsonite then produced ROXKIN™ shells for the suitcase using these films This is the first Samsonite suitcase that incorporates bio-circular materials in its shell. The product is certified under ISCC PLUS, confirming the bio-circular origin of materials. Results ## Project impact and key figures 8,000 suitcases produced 5 SKUs across both collections 27 suppliers involved ~3,000 data points collected ~100 material batches tracked 100% of recycled content traceable through the supply chain The focus of the digital product passport initiative has been to provide clarity on the percentage of recycled and bio-circular content, material types used, and carbon footprint of each suitcase. > What we're doing with Samsonite is not business as usual. It's rare to see this level of openness about where materials come from and how they're made. Samsonite's commitment to transparency is setting a new standard in the industry. Circularise logo Silvia Cosentino Integration Lead, Circularise Samsonite digital product passport consumer experience visual This push for openness has not just benefited Samsonite. Many suppliers participating in the project took the opportunity to improve their own data collection processes, recognising the growing importance of sustainability and traceability in their operations. The digital product passports, now accessible via QR codes on each suitcase, offer consumers detailed insights into the manufacturing journey of their luggage. This innovation not only enhances trust but also positions Samsonite as a committed contributor to circular economy practices within the travel industry. Supply chain complexity ## Overcoming challenges in supply chain traceability Despite the successes, achieving full traceability was not without its challenges. One of the biggest hurdles was ensuring supplier participation. Many suppliers were unfamiliar with product traceability systems and needed training to understand both the value of the project and how to use the Circularise platform. Language barriers also added complexity, requiring multilingual support and clear, visual instructions to ensure seamless adoption across diverse supplier networks. > We needed to find the right balance between gathering enough information while not overwhelming our suppliers with excessive demands. Some suppliers went above and beyond, making real efforts to collect and verify data. Samsonite logo Katrijn Goethals Sustainability Coordinator, Samsonite Engaging with European suppliers presents another challenge for traceability projects like this one, as they are often highly cautious about sharing sensitive information. Circularise's flexible approach to data sharing helped alleviate these concerns. The platform enables companies to control how much information they disclose, allowing businesses to comply with regulations while maintaining confidentiality where needed. A new norm ## Future-proofing through transparency The results of the collaboration have reinforced Samsonite's position as a leader in sustainable supply chain management, but this is just the beginning. As supply chain traceability becomes an industry norm, companies that embrace digital solutions will gain a competitive edge. Samsonite's work with Circularise is not only helping to future-proof its operations but is also demonstrating that transparency is possible, scalable, and beneficial for businesses, suppliers, and consumers alike. > You only truly understand the complexity of digital product passports once you start working with them. This is just the beginning for Samsonite. Samsonite logo Katrijn Goethals Sustainability Coordinator, Samsonite With global regulations evolving and consumer expectations rising, Samsonite's work with Circularise is setting a benchmark for the luggage industry. Companies across chemicals, fashion, electronics, and automotive industries are now looking at similar traceability solutions. As transparency becomes the norm, the message is clear: the time to start is now. Learn more about Circularise ## Start your own traceability programme. Our team will walk you through how you can start with digital product passports for your business. Book a Demo Continue the conversation ## See how Circularise can support your supply chain. From supplier data collection to digital product passports, the platform is built for traceability that scales. Talk to us More Case Studies # Traceability as strategy: How Teijin is scaling circularity with Digital Product Passports Source: https://www.circularise.com/case-studies/teijin-circularise-traceability-as-strategy Case study on how Teijin used Circularise to make traceability and DPP work part of a broader circularity strategy. We at Teijin are determined to push forward the transition to a circular economy. Working with Circularise, we're building a solid foundation for supply chain transparency. We chose Circularise because of their expertise and innovative platform, which is empowering us and our customers to achieve quick successes, meet regulatory demands, and maintain control of our data. Gerke Spaling New Business Development Manager, Teijin Brightlands Innovation Center End-to-end traceability Proven traceability from production to market ready for recycling Supply chain knowledge Insights into supply chain partner readiness and data integration Digital Product Passport Foundation for company-wide DPP adoption and regulatory compliance ## About Teijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group with two core businesses: high-performance materials and healthcare solutions. Established in 1918 as Japan’s first rayon manufacturer, Teijin today comprises some 170 companies employing 20,000 people in 20 countries. Teijin is committed to its purpose, “Pioneering solutions together for a healthy planet.” Teijin works together with employees and external partners to achieve its long-term vision, “To be a company that supports the society of the future.” Teijin posted consolidated revenue of JPY 1,005.5 billion and total assets of JPY1,061.3 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. ## About Circularise is a supply chain traceability platform based in the Netherlands, helping companies build more resilient operations, reduce emissions, and unlock new business value. Since 2016, it has enabled secure, end-to-end product traceability and deep supplier data collection beyond tier-1. Circularise supports the implementation of Digital Product Passports and simplifies compliance with regulations like the ESPR, RED III, and the EU Battery Regulation. Trusted by industry leaders including Asahi Kasei, Samsonite, and Airbus, Circularise’s patented technology safeguards sensitive data while delivering audit-ready insights that power sustainable and profitable growth. starting with traceability ## Why Teijin chose Circularise to enable traceability Teijin has long been a pioneer in sustainable innovation. From launching PET recycling products in 1995 (ECOPET®) to developing para-Aramid (TWARON®) products made from recycled materials over 25 years ago, sustainability has been woven into the company’s DNA. This commitment extends beyond products to internal recovery processes that reduce environmental impact, such as solvent and process water recycling. In recent years, Teijin’s leadership saw a pivotal shift in the materials industry. The traditional "take-make-dispose" model was no longer viable. In response, the company established its Environmental Solutions Department to lead the transition within Teijin toward circularity across all material businesses. This move aligned with Teijin’s broader vision:" Pioneering solutions together for a healthy planet”. Digital Product Passports (DPPs) quickly emerged as a key enabler of this strategy.They offered the transparency needed to meet tightening regulatory requirements and to validate sustainable practices across the supply chain. But implementing traceability at scale required more than internal systems. Teijin needed an external partner with the right mix of technology, security, and industry know-how. After a careful evaluation process, Teijin looked for a partner that could offer: 1. Secure and verifiable traceability across the full product lifecycle 2. Interoperability with existing systems and global standards 3. Support for compliance with evolving regulations 4. A strong balance between transparency and confidentiality 5. Expertise in best practices and legal frameworks Circularise met all of these criteria. A successful Proof of Concept confirmed the fit, and in late 2024, Teijin deepened the relationship with a strategic investment. This partnership will give Teijin the digital foundation it needs to shift from linear models to truly circular product lifecycles, with visibility from origin to recycling. building a practical experience ## Running a Proof of Concept to explore traceability in practice Teijin’s collaboration with Circularise began with a focused Proof of Concept (PoC), centered on tracing one of its Aramid products within a specific market and application. Teijin’s group company Teijin Aramid as product owner designed the PoC with several clear goals in mind: 1. Validate cradle-to-cradle traceability: Prove that products can be tracked from the factory gate through use and back to recycling. 2. Gauge market response: Understand how customers and stakeholders in the high-performance fibers sector react to circular initiatives. 3. Build practical experience: Learn what it takes to implement traceability measures and Digital Product Passports at scale. The PoC offered an opportunity not only to test the technology but also to evaluate how traceability could drive long-term competitiveness and create new value across the supply chain. Teijin therefore also aims to further assess the outcome of the PoC in order to answer questions like: - What are the potential financial and strategic returns? - How can traceability support compliance with future regulations? - Does increased transparency improve customer trust and experience? circular loop ## Scaling traceability with Digital Product Passports Teijin’s first Proof of Concept (PoC) with Circularise demonstrated that circularity in high-performance materials is not only possible but measurable and scalable. The pilot focused on Teijin's Twaron® para-Aramid yarns and followed the material through its full lifecycle. The circular loop in action: 1. Material production: Teijin produced high-performance, lightweight Twaron® yarns. 2. Product manufacturing: The yarns were supplied to Hampidjan and used in the production of the first 100% recyclable heavy lift slings - TERRA Slings. 3. End-of-life recovery: After their operational life, the slings were collected, and the material was recovered and cleaned. 4. Market-ready for reintegration: The high-quality recovered para-Aramid yarn is ready to be reused as raw material to create circular Twaron® pulp, used in applications like brake pads and gaskets. Key outcomes from the first PoC: 1. Digital Product Passports (DPPs) created: Three publicly accessible DPPs were issued for Twaron® yarn, the TERRA Sling, and the recycled Twaron® pulp. 2. End-to-end traceability achieved: Materials were traced from production to recycling, and back into manufacturing. 3. Proven material origin transparency: By linking DPPs, Teijin could verify the origin of recycled inputs used in new products, creating a transparent and auditable supply chain. Throughout the project, Circularise’s platform provided detailed insights into the composition, movement, and recovery of materials. This allowed Teijin and its partners to track recovered yarns as they re-entered the supply chain with confidence and clarity. The Proof of Concept has provided us with valuable insights into the practical application of traceability. We've seen firsthand how digital product passports can seamlessly connect supply chain partners and create a truly transparent circular process. This initiative has reinforced our belief that traceability is an important enabler of the circular economy, and the cooperation with Circularise helps shaping our strategy for scaling sustainable practices across our operations. Philip Altena Director Sustainability, Teijin Aramid Encouraged by the results, Teijin expanded its use of traceability to other group companies. In a second PoC, Teijin Carbon Europe launched DPPs for: 1. Tenax™ filament yarn residues (raw material) 2. Pelletized circular Tenax Next™ short carbon fiber (intermediate product) 3. A finished consumer product made from the circular fiber — a bicycle tire lever These new DPPs demonstrated how specific waste streams could be reintegrated into new products, reinforcing Teijin’s vision for closed-loop manufacturing. With the launch of our Tenax Next™ product line this year, Teijin Carbon has taken a decisive step toward circularity. These materials are designed to combine top-tier performance with a clear sustainability profile — and thanks to traceability tools like Digital Product Passports, we’re making that value visible and verifiable across the entire supply chain. Dr. Julian Lowe Global Industrial Group Manager, Teijin Carbon next steps ## Looking ahead: Traceability as a competitive edge With regulations like the ESPR and CSRD reshaping the industry, Teijin needs a scalable, future-proof approach, one that would not be held back by siloed data or manual reporting. But still Teijin had a choice: treat traceability as a compliance exercise or use it as a lever for long term advantage. The company decided not to stop at pilot projects and wait for legislation to come. After a successful first PoC, the company made a strategic investment in Circularise to strengthen the partnership and accelerate the rollout of traceability across its global operations. The next phase focuses on expanding DPP activities across multiple business units. By aligning internal data systems, deepening supply chain collaboration, and embedding traceability into product development, Teijin aims to unlock new value and build circularity into the core of its business. As a leading company in high-performance materials, we at Teijin are actively increasing our efforts to become more circular. The investment in Circularise will enable us to cooperate with leaders in the field of traceability and to create an environment that will support us in setting the right steps forward. Ton de Weijer General Manager of Teijin’s Brightlands Innovation Center (TBIC) This partnership shows what is possible when sustainability and strategy align. Together, Circularise and Teijin are proving that traceability can do more than meet regulations. It can transform how industries operate, build trust, and create lasting environmental and business impact. Teijin's initiatives powerfully demonstrate the crucial intersection of sustainability goals and market demands. Through this collaboration, Circularise's innovative platform enabled Teijin to not only prove the operational effectiveness of DPPs but also to unlock their shared capacity to drive transformative change within the industry, securing long-term environmental impact and business success. Get in touch with Circularise [circularise.com](https://www.circularise.com/contact) Get in touch with Teijin Teijinaramid.com; Teijincarbon.com; Teijin.com Ready to transform your supply chain and embrace circularity? See how traceability can help you comply, compete, and scale circularity. Talk to our team today. Talk to us # Achieving visibility into the Porsche supply chain Source: https://www.circularise.com/case-studies/achieving-visibility-into-the-porsche-supply-chain Case study on improving automotive supply-chain visibility for Porsche while keeping confidential supplier data protected. ## Problem The lack of transparency across automotive supply chains Ever more stringent environmental requirements, the growth of the circular economy, increasing consumer expectations, and regulatory demands for material traceability and transparency - these are just a few of the major trends the automotive industry is facing today. Many of these changes have led to positive results, such as the greater willingness of OEMs to collaborate with automotive partners and other parties. However, these challenges have also highlighted the lack of transparency across supply chains needed to assess the environmental footprint of automobile manufacturing. The lack of transparency of automotive supply chains is understandable when we look at a regular car that has ~30,000 different parts, made from a range of raw materials, including aluminium, iron, steel, rubber, plastics, special fibres, and glass. Combined with a supply chain that can be over 20 tiers long due to the various processing and manufacturing steps. This means getting detailed information about the materials used for automobile manufacturing is extremely difficult. ## Goals Enable Porsche to gather more information directly from the suppliers about the parts and materials they use in cars. Porsche has a large number of suppliers providing parts and components to its cars but it doesn’t stop the company from looking into their supply chains for more information about the materials. In order to tackle this challenge, Porsche partnered with Circularise as well as the pioneering material suppliers Borealis, Covestro, Domo Chemicals, Sika, Asahi Kasei, PPG, Mitsubishi Chemicals, two aluminium providers, the certification body UL, and others to work on a blockchain traceability project. The key question we addressed was “How can Circularise’s blockchain technology help increase transparency across Porsche's value chain?” > “We need to know more details on the parts and materials being used in our products, that means information on production processes deep down the supply chain, statements of recycled content and more.” Antoon Versteeg - Project Lead Innovation Research, Porsche #### Can supply chain visibility be achieved while ensuring confidentiality for suppliers? Despite supply chain complexity, automotive manufacturers need to and want to understand where materials come from, what they are made of, where their products end up, and how they might impact the environment throughout their production, use, and end-of-life. However obtaining this full picture of the supply chain immediately raises concerns around trust, privacy, and confidentiality. This is because the available data on the materials is often proprietary, not accessible or incomplete. In an ideal world, all members of the supply chain would provide proof that all the criteria required to ensure a sustainable system have been met (LCA, chain of custody, certifications, social and corporate governance), without having to forfeit their proprietary information. This way all companies could showcase their sustainability and maintain their competitive advantages. To achieve this, Porsche and its suppliers partnered with Circularise to use blockchain and a patent-pending Smart Questioning technology to set up secure, end-to-end traceability for specific material streams. Figure 2: Information flowing into the Porsche consumer app #### Using blockchain to drive supply chain transparency Using a decentralised blockchain ensures that each party maintains ownership of their data and prevents the information from being tampered with. This technology allows a digital record to be created for the material flowing through the supply chain. The digital product passport is updated by each company as the material moves through the supply chain, creating a record with the total history and impact of that material. Combining this approach with Smart Questioning ensures that the information being shared is reliable and also prevents proprietary data from being shared publicly. Smart Questioning allows key information to be selectively shared with members of the value chain, where the owner of the original data is always in control of who can access the insights into this data. #### Practical benefits of supply chain visibility By digitising materials on blockchain car manufacturers can make better decisions for the next generations of vehicles and support end-of-life recycling approaches, as well as help final consumers to learn more about their vehicle and its origins, enabling them to make more sustainable choices. Ultimately reducing the environmental impact across the whole value chain. ### Process #### Digitising the Porsche supply chain To launch the project we started with one use case - the digital traceability of plastics - and over time more materials and companies were added to cover aluminium, fabric, coatings, adhesives, and a certification body. Using Circularise’s API and a Porsche demo app, we wanted to give consumers better insights into the impact of their vehicles. By digitising each batch of material on the blockchain we created a digital copy, called a digital twin/ passport. Figure 3: Members of the Porsche value chain working to achieve supply chain visibility with Circularise An audit of all the available product information was conducted, including LCA data, chain of custody, certifications, and social governance information. The various categories of information were then prioritised to decide what data should be included in the digital twin/ passport, such as its environmental footprint and origin. This digital thread (how the digital twin transfers through the supply chain) improved transparency between supply chain actors. This also offered great advantages to the material suppliers to differentiate their materials or products within the market. ### Outcome #### Reliable and secure supply chain visibility By creating a new digital thread in the automotive value chain in cooperation with Porsche and selected Tier 1-2 suppliers, we have proved that supply chain transparency and sustainable material traceability can be achieved even within complex production. This is a big step forward in supporting industries like the automotive sector, in achieving their sustainability goals and complying with upcoming regulations. Digitising materials on blockchain helps car manufacturers to make better decisions for the next generations of vehicles and support end-of-life recycling approaches. This information is made available to consumers by connecting the data insight outputs to the Porsche app. Supply chain information helps final consumers to learn more about their vehicle and its origins, enabling them to make more sustainable choices. All of this combined helps to reduce the environmental impact across the whole value chain. Figure 4: Dashboard of the information available to the supply chain #### Expanding the network Circularise is in continuous dialogue with automotive value chains to introduce supply chain transparency into the automotive industry. We are also forging a range of partnerships across the value chain with groups such as Catena X and RAI Automotive, to jointly create new solutions on processes for increased digital supply chain transparency and the circular economy. > "For us, it is really important to share information and be more transparent while maintaining confidentiality. For instance, the material composition is of competitive advantage so we would never share that openly. Here, Circularise helps us to maintain this confidentiality and only disclose the information needed from raw material producer to recycler. And with that, we can close the loop." Uwe Peuker - Vice President Regional Product Management Polycarbonates, Covestro Continue the conversation ## See how Circularise can support your supply chain. From supplier data collection to digital product passports, the platform is built for traceability that scales. Talk to us More Case Studies # Building a transparent solar future: How Circularise and FAIR PV pioneered circularity with Digital Product Passports Source: https://www.circularise.com/case-studies/building-a-transparent-solar-future-how-circularise-and-fair-pv-pioneered-circularity-with-digital-product-passports Case study on how Circularise supported FAIR PV with Digital Product Passport and transparent solar-product data workflows. The energy transition must be built on a foundation of transparency and circularity. Our collaboration with Circularise is central to this mission. Their technology allows us to prove the sustainability of our panels—from ethical raw materials to end-of-life recyclability—without compromising sensitive IP. This isn't just about compliance; it's about creating a new, fair standard for the entire solar industry. Siemen Brinksma Co-Founder, Biosphere Solar Takeaway 1 Successfully defined a comprehensive data ontology and launched a functional DPP prototype for solar PV. Takeaway 2 Established a framework for secure, confidential data sharing among competitors and supply chain partners. Takeaway 3 Created the foundational transparency required for compliance with the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and CSRD. ## About the Fair PV Project The FAIR PV project is a Dutch consortium comprising Biosphere Solar, AMS Institute, and TU Delft, funded under the Knowledge and Innovation Agenda for Circular Economy (KIA-CE). Its mission is to develop the world's first fully repairable, refurbishable, and transparently sourced solar PV module. The project combines hardware innovation (liquid-based encapsulation, modular design) with digital innovation (dynamic DPPs) to advance the solar industry towards a circular future. ## About Circularise is a supply chain traceability software provider based in the Netherlands. Its patented Smart Questioning technology enables companies to share verified information across complex supply chains without revealing confidential data. Circularise’s platform provides the foundation for Digital Product Passports, simplifying compliance with regulations like the ESPR, Battery Regulation, and CSRD. Trusted by industry leaders like Asahi Kasei, DOMO Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical, Circularise turns traceability into a strategic advantage. ## Why FAIR PV chose Circularise The FAIR PV project began with a clear goal: to move solar panels from disposable products to durable, circular assets. Biosphere Solar’s hardware innovation, a panel designed for disassembly, solved only part of the challenge. The consortium still needed a digital layer to prove circularity claims and enable new business models. Their selection criteria were stringent. The solution needed to: - Provide end-to-end traceability from raw materials to end-of-life, far beyond tier-1. - Ensure confidential information sharing to protect the IP of all supply chain participants (e.g., material formulas, processing techniques). - Be interoperable and capable of handling dynamic, real-time data like performance degradation and maintenance history. - Deliver audit-ready documentation for regulators and certifiers. - Provide a direct path to compliance with the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). Circularise was the only platform that met all these criteria, offering a secure, scalable, and supplier-centric approach to transparency. ## Proof of concept and implementation The PoC focused on developing a dynamic Digital Product Passport (DPP) tailored to the solar industry's unique needs. The work was structured in two key phases: 1. Ontology development (TU Delft & Circularise) The team developed a sophisticated data ontology — the blueprint for the DPP. This involved mapping 176 data classes and 131 properties to capture everything from raw material origin and toxic substance content to real-time energy output and repair history. Insights from 12 stakeholder interviews revealed a critical industry need: data on a panel's current condition is more valuable for reuse/refurbishment decisions than its original specifications. 2. Platform integration & prototyping (Circularise) Using this ontology, Circularise configured its platform to create a working DPP prototype. The platform employed its patented Smart Questioning technology, allowing different actors in the chain (e.g., glass supplier, cell manufacturer, recycler) to respond to verified data requests without exposing their entire dataset. The prototype showcased key information for compliance and circularity, including recycled content, carbon footprint, material composition, and a verifiable chain of custody. ## Key outcomes The collaboration delivered tangible, strategic outcomes that prepare the FAIR PV consortium for a circular future: - Supply chain transparency achieved: Mapped the entire solar PV value chain within a standardised ontology, creating a single source of truth for all product-related data. - Digital Product Passports deployed: Launched a functional, sector-specific DPP prototype that aggregates static (e.g., bill of materials) and dynamic data (e.g., predicted health) into a secure, accessible record. - Confidential information sharing proven: Demonstrated that competitors and partners can collaborate and share necessary sustainability data using Smart Questioning, all while preserving business-critical IP. - Regulatory preparedness secured: Built a system that is pre-aligned with the data requirements of the EU's ESPR, CSRD, and potential future solar-specific mandates, de-risking the compliance journey. - Audit-ready documentation: Established an immutable, blockchain-backed record of material provenance and chain of custody, providing undeniable proof for sustainability claims and certifications. ## Expansion and future plans: Scaling circularity The successful PoC is not an endpoint but a launchpad. The FAIR PV consortium is actively planning the next phases: - Living lab validation: The DPP and circular panels will be tested in a real-world environment at the Innovation Pavilion in Amsterdam, involving installers, maintainers, and recyclers to validate the workflow and business case. - Commercialisation of circular panels: Biosphere Solar will utilise the DPP as a core component of its market differentiation and sales strategy, targeting sustainability-driven public and private organisations. - Industry-wide adoption: Circularise is leveraging the FAIR PV ontology and learnings to onboard other solar manufacturers and recyclers, promoting an industry-standard approach to traceability that unlocks circular economies of scale. ## Closing Statement The FAIR PV project demonstrates that traceability is the critical enabler that bridges physical circular design and circular business models. The collaboration between Circularise and the FAIR PV consortium proves that companies can meet ambitious sustainability goals, comply with evolving regulations, and build supply chain resilience—without sacrificing competitiveness or intellectual property. This project moves us from theory to practice. We're not just building a better solar panel; we're building the trustworthy data infrastructure that makes the entire circular economy possible. Circularise provides the missing link between our innovative design and the market's need for verified, actionable truth. Maria Alejandra León Project Manager - EU Research and Government Affairs Ready to build transparency and circularity into your products and supply chains? Talk to us # Digital Product Passport Software for ESPR | Circularise Source: https://www.circularise.com/digital-product-passports Turn fragmented supplier and product data into maintained passports. Share them through QR codes, APIs and permissioned access, without exposing sensitive data. Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation 2024/1781 # Digital Product Passport software for ESPR compliance. EU Digital Product Passport requirements are being introduced through product-specific ESPR measures and separate legislation for batteries, toys and detergents. Companies need to connect required product information to supporting supplier evidence and make it accessible to the right users. Move beyond the QR code and turn fragmented supplier and product information into maintained Digital Product Passports. Circularise helps teams collect evidence, trace data across products, components and materials, and share the right information through QR codes, APIs and permissioned access without exposing commercially sensitive data. Prepare your Digital Product Passport Check your product timeline Also covers Batteries Toys Detergents Construction products Public Partner Regulator Active Digital Product Passport Recycled-fibre jacket Model TX-200 · Batch level Fibre composition Visible Recycled content Visible Care, repair & recycling Visible Supplier sites Partner only Footprint evidence Regulator only The EU DPP infrastructure is now operational The European Commission launched the DPP Registry in July 2026, enabling economic operators to register passport identifiers and metadata through its interface or API. Product information remains decentralised and accessible through the relevant data carrier. Registry documentation Explore by product ## Explore Digital Product Passports by product Different products need different data. Explore the data requirements and related Circularise solutions. Planned adoption dates are separate from the dates requirements apply. | Product | The passport connects | Adoption / planned adoption | DPP applies | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toys](https://www.circularise.com/industry/toys) | Bring together product identity, manufacturer details, conformity documentation, safety information and market-surveillance evidence. | 2025 · Toy Safety Regulation | 1 Aug 2030 | | | [Detergents & surfactants](https://www.circularise.com/industry/detergents) | For detergents and surfactants intended for end users: connect product identity, responsible operator, traceability, conformity and ingredient information through a digital product passport. | 2026 · Detergents and Surfactants Regulation | 23 Sep 2029 | | | [Iron and steel](https://www.circularise.com/industry/iron-and-steel) | Connect steel grades, composition, production sites, material certificates and environmental evidence across production and processing. | 2026 · ESPR delegated act (indicative) | Not yet confirmed | | | [Textiles](https://www.circularise.com/industry/textiles) | Connect fibre composition, recycled content, chemicals, durability, care and recycling information across textile supply chains. | 2027 · ESPR measure (indicative) | Not yet confirmed | | | [Aluminium](https://www.circularise.com/industry/aluminium) | Trace alloy, production route, origin, recycled content and environmental performance from intermediate material to final product. | 2027 · ESPR measure (indicative) | Not yet confirmed | | | [Tyres](https://www.circularise.com/industry/automotive#vehicle-explorer) | Link product identity, material composition, durability, recycled content and end-of-life information across automotive value chains. | 2027 · ESPR delegated measure (indicative) | Not yet confirmed | | | [Furniture & Interiors](https://www.circularise.com/industry/furniture) | Connect materials, components, durability, repairability, spare parts, disassembly and recycling information throughout the product lifecycle. | 2028 · ESPR measure (indicative) | Not yet confirmed | | | [Mattresses](https://www.circularise.com/industry/furniture#data) | Make material layers, substances, durability, dismantling and recycling information available beyond the point of sale. | 2029 · ESPR measure (indicative) | Not yet confirmed | | | [Electronics & Appliances](https://www.circularise.com/industry/electronics) | Connect product identity, component and material composition, substance declarations, recycled content, repair and dismantling information across the supply chain. | 2027 / 2029 ESPR horizontal measures Planned adoption: repairability in 2027; recycled content and recyclability in 2029. | Not yet confirmed | | WHAT CIRCULARISE COVERS ## Different products, different rules, the same work underneath Whichever delegated act applies to you, the job is the same. Get the data out of suppliers, connect it to the product record, and control who sees which part. Circularise brings those layers together across supplier data collection, chain-of-custody traceability, and governed disclosure for product passports. ### Supplier data collection Request and validate composition, origin, environmental and compliance information directly from suppliers. ### Product and material traceability Connect product records to sites, transactions, and upstream evidence so values are defensible when customers or regulators ask. ### Governed passport publishing Publish QR-code accessible views while keeping sensitive commercial data limited to the right audiences. Implementation workflow ## Move from compliance requirement to operating system. Digital Product Passport readiness works best when the programme is built as an ongoing data workflow, not a one-time report. 1. 1 Collect required data Map Digital Product Passport fields to owners, suppliers and systems, then automate the evidence requests that usually slow teams down. 2. 2 Connect the record Link product identifiers, materials, components, supplier evidence and lifecycle events into an auditable data trail. 3. 3Outputs Share the right view Expose the right passport data through QR codes, APIs and partner access, prepare identifiers and registration information for applicable EU DPP Registry requirements, and retain control over sensitive fields. DPP data model ## Prepare the fields that matter before product-specific rules apply. Exact requirements will differ by product group, but companies already know the core work: product identity, supplier data, composition, sustainability evidence and lifecycle information need clear owners and supporting proof. ### Product identity Create a durable product record that can be linked to the physical product and maintained throughout its lifecycle. - Model, batch and unique identifiers - Manufacturer and production location - Product category and classification ### Materials and sustainability evidence Back product composition, environmental performance and circularity information with structured supplier data and auditable documentation. - Material and component composition - Recycled content and substances of concern - Carbon footprint and environmental information - Origin and chain-of-custody evidence ### Lifecycle information Keep the passport useful after sale with governed access to repair, reuse and end-of-life information. - Durability, repair and maintenance data - Refurbishment and remanufacturing updates - Dismantling and recycling instructions DPP readiness ## What to do now if Digital Product Passport readiness matters. The teams that prepare, sell and comply best will have a clear operational answer to the same question: where does every passport value come from? Map your product readiness with Circularise 1. 01 Confirm product scope Identify which product families, markets and customer contracts need Digital Product Passport support first. 2. 02 Prioritise supplier data Start with fields that depend on upstream suppliers, because they are the hardest to reconstruct later. 3. 03 Define access rules Separate public, partner, customer and regulator views before sensitive data reaches a QR-code destination. 4. 04 Connect existing systems Plan integrations with ERP, PLM, LCA and compliance systems so the passport becomes a maintained product record. ## Resources and evidence All resources Guide Digital product passports: what, how and why? Blog What data goes into a digital product passport? Case study Samsonite and Circularise: a transparent luggage supply chain Webinar What data goes into a DPP? with Chris Stretton ## Frequently asked questions What is a Digital Product Passport? A Digital Product Passport is a digital identity for a product, component or material. It connects structured information on product characteristics, composition, origin, compliance, environmental performance and lifecycle management. Does every product placed on the EU market need a DPP? Not at the moment. Under the ESPR, there is no general obligation for every product to have a Digital Product Passport. DPP requirements will be introduced progressively through product-specific delegated acts. Separate EU legislation also introduces DPP requirements for specific categories, including batteries, construction products, toys, and detergents and surfactants. When will Digital Product Passports become mandatory? There is no single deadline for every product. The first mandatory passport will be the Battery Passport, applying from 18 February 2027. Other DPP requirements will follow through product-specific legislation following the ESPR Working Plan, with each act determining its own requirements and application date. Is every Digital Product Passport created at item level? No. Product-specific legislation may require a passport at model, batch or item level depending on the product and intended use cases. Will all information be publicly accessible? No. The applicable product rules will determine who can access each data field. Some information may be public, while technical, commercial or enforcement-related data may be restricted. Can one system support multiple product categories? Yes. A common DPP solution can support different categories provided it can accommodate their specific data models, identifiers, vocabularies, access rights and legal requirements. DPP planning ### Build your DPP roadmap Book a 30-minute walkthrough to map the data, supplier evidence, and disclosure controls needed for your DPP programme. # Critical Raw Materials Traceability | Circularise Source: https://www.circularise.com/crm-passport Collect multi-tier supplier evidence, trace material flows and share CRM data, without exposing sensitive supply-chain information. EU Critical Raw Materials Act 2024/1252 # Trace critical raw materials from source to product Collect multi-tier supplier evidence, trace material flows and share CRM data, without exposing sensitive supply-chain information. Map your CRM requirements See how it works CRM material record Strategic raw material NdFeB permanent magnet Batch MG-0421 · Traction motor Extraction Tier 3 supplier · Mine site Validated Processing & separation Tier 2 supplier · Refinery Validated Magnet manufacturing Tier 1 supplier · Recycled content Requested Finished product Your company · Data carrier ready Shared with Customer Auditor Authority Supplier terms restricted Know your CRM exposure Which materials, from where, through which suppliers. Reuse evidence everywhere One record for regulators, customers, audits and procurement. What Circularise covers ## CRM traceability is only as strong as its evidence The label or disclosure is the last step. The hard part is finding critical materials across products and suppliers, and verifying origin and recycled content. See the workflow ### Collect supplier evidence Structured data and documents from producers, processors, recyclers and component suppliers. ### Trace critical material flows Link materials to sites, batches, transformations and products in an auditable chain of custody. ### Share verifiable information Give customers, auditors and authorities the proof they need. Keep sensitive data private. ### Apply evidence across markets Reuse origin and end-use proof for incentives, trade controls and strategic procurement. Implementation workflow ## From scattered evidence to a maintained CRM data system Build one ongoing workflow instead of collecting data again for every assessment or request. 1. 1 Collect required data Map requirements to materials, suppliers and owners, then automate evidence requests. ProvenanceProcessingRecycled contentSupply risk 2. 2 Connect the material record Link evidence, sites, batches and transformations into one auditable record. SitesBatchesTransformationsProduct IDs 3. 3Outputs Share the right view Publish to each audience while protecting confidential supplier and transaction data. Material recordsData carriersAPIsPartner access CRM data model ## Prepare the data before the request arrives Exact fields depend on the material, product and requirement. The core is the same: clear owners and reliable proof. ### Material identity & provenance One record from raw material to finished product. CRM / strategic classification Material composition Extraction, processing & recycling sites Supplier, batch & product IDs ### Supply risk & sourcing evidence A reliable basis for risk, continuity and sourcing decisions. Chain-of-custody & verification Supply concentration Disruption exposure Diversification & substitution Due diligence ### Product & recovery information Useful for manufacturers, repairers and recyclers. Permanent-magnet type, weight & location Recycled content Footprint / LCA data Dismantling & safe removal Recovery & recycling CRM readiness ## What to do now The question to answer Where does each critical-material data point come from, and can it be verified? 1. 01 Confirm your scope Identify critical and strategic materials in your products, and which CRMA or customer requirements apply. 2. 02 Prioritise upstream evidence Start with extraction, processing and recycling data. It is the hardest to reconstruct later. 3. 03 Prepare product-level data Find products with permanent magnets and assign owners for composition, recycled content and dismantling data. 4. 04 Connect systems and access Plan ERP, PLM, LCA and procurement integrations, and separate public, customer, auditor and authority access. 5. 05 Plan for international trade Reuse origin, processing and end-use evidence for sourcing incentives, trade controls and procurement. ## Resources and evidence All resources Guide Critical Raw Materials: the regulatory landscape Blog What the CRMA requires from battery and permanent magnet supply chains Case study Circular system for assessing rare earth sustainability ## Frequently asked questions What is a CRM Passport? A practical term for a digital record of critical-material and supply-chain information. The CRMA does not create one universal passport. It sets specific data-carrier requirements for products with permanent magnets, while other information may be needed for risk assessments, recycled-content disclosure, due diligence or connected product passports. Who is directly affected by the CRMA’s company requirements? Article 24 applies to identified large companies manufacturing specified strategic technologies with strategic raw materials. Articles 28 and 29 apply to anyone placing covered products with permanent magnets on the EU market. Suppliers often need to provide the underlying material and production data. Which products are covered by the permanent-magnet requirements? Article 28 currently covers MRI devices, wind-energy generators, industrial robots, motor vehicles, light means of transport, cooling generators, heat pumps, electric motors (including integrated motors) and specified household appliances. Some exemptions and later dates apply. Can CRMA information go into an existing Digital Product Passport? Yes. Where a product already needs a passport under another EU act, Article 28 requires the permanent-magnet information to be included in it. Avoid building a separate data system per regulation. Is all CRM information publicly accessible? No. Some recycled-content information must become public. Other data is meant for repairers, recyclers and authorities, and supplier evidence can stay protected through role-based access, selective disclosure or third-party attestations. Discuss your requirements ### Know where your critical materials come from A 30-minute walkthrough to map your CRM exposure and missing supplier evidence. # ISCC PLUS and ISCC EU Mass Balance | Circularise Source: https://www.circularise.com/iscc Certified and non-certified materials can be physically mixed. Circularise keeps their quantities and sustainability characteristics separately accounted for, per site, scope and period. ISCC PLUS and ISCC EU # Keep certified inputs and outputs in balance Certified and non-certified materials can be physically mixed. Circularise keeps their quantities and sustainability characteristics separately accounted for, per site, scope and period. Talk to an expert How it works Mass balance ledger ISCC PLUS Certified site · Q3 period Polymer material group Incoming declarations Validated Conversion factors Applied Production losses Recorded Allocation to outputs In progress Over-allocation check Passed Generates Sustainability declarations Audit trail How ISCC mass balance works ## Connect eligible inputs with attributed outputs 1. Validate certificates and incoming sustainability declarations 2. Track certified inputs, inventories and production outputs 3. Apply conversion factors and account for production losses 4. Allocate sustainability characteristics to eligible outputs 5. Prevent over-allocation and double counting 6. Maintain transaction records and audit trails Implementation workflow ## From an audit-time spreadsheet to a ledger that runs continuously 1. 1 Set the scope Define certified sites, material groups, accounting periods and conversion factors up front. SitesMaterial groupsPeriods 2. 2 Run the balance Record inputs, outputs, inventories and losses as they happen. Allocate only to eligible outputs. InputsOutputsLosses 3. 3Outputs Produce the evidence Generate declarations, transaction records and audit reports from the same ledger. DeclarationsTransaction recordsAudit reports Mass balance data model ## What the ledger keeps track of ### Inputs and certificates What comes in, and proof it is certified. Incoming sustainability declarations Supplier identity & certificate validity Feedstock classification & material group ### Production and allocation How certified material moves through production. Inputs, outputs, inventories & periods Conversion factors & losses Allocations, balances & scope ### Outputs and evidence What goes out, and how to defend it. Outgoing sustainability declarations Transaction records & audit trail Over-allocation & double-counting checks Mass balance readiness ## Sort it before the next accounting period Rule of thumb Prepare for the next accounting period, not the next audit. 1. 01 Confirm your scope Which sites, material groups and schemes are certified, and which periods apply. 2. 02 Fix the conversion factors Agree factors and loss assumptions before material moves. They are hardest to defend later. 3. 03 Decide where the ledger lives Choose your system of record while volumes are still small. 4. 04 Connect the source systems Feed the ledger from ERP, MES and inventory systems instead of typing it. ## Resources and evidence All resources Guide Mass balance approach for the sustainable chemicals transition Case study DOMO and Circularise advance ISCC PLUS certification traceability Case study Digitising the ISCC PLUS mass balance certification process Webinar Get ready for your ISCC EU audit ## Frequently asked questions What is mass balance? A chain-of-custody method that lets certified and non-certified material be physically mixed while their quantities and sustainability characteristics stay separately accounted for. The product is a mixture; the bookkeeping keeps the claim honest. What is the difference between ISCC PLUS and ISCC EU? ISCC EU covers renewable fuels and bioenergy under the Renewable Energy Directive. ISCC PLUS is the voluntary scheme for circular and bio-based materials in chemicals, plastics and packaging. Scopes and reporting obligations differ. Do we need software to get ISCC certified? No. Certification needs records an auditor can follow, not a particular system. Most companies start in spreadsheets and move when sites, materials or periods make that unmanageable. Can ISCC PLUS records be used for other requirements? They can support them, for example recycled-content claims. ISCC certification alone does not prove conformity with another regulation, which sets its own calculation and verification rules. Discuss your requirements ### Build your mass balance system A 30-minute walkthrough to map your certified sites, accounting periods and the records your next audit will ask for. # Section 232 Tariff Evidence | Circularise Source: https://www.circularise.com/tariffs Connect supplier declarations and material data to components, finished products and individual shipments. Section 232 evidence # Build the evidence behind every tariff declaration Connect supplier declarations and material data to components, finished products and individual shipments. Talk to an expert See how it works Shipment evidence Section 232 Outbound shipment HTSUS classification linked Supplier declarations Origin & metal content Received Components & BOM Classification per part Linked Processing locations Tier 2 supplier Requested Shipment Customs declaration ready Version-controlled for Customs checks Audits Section 232 ## Supplier-backed evidence 1. Link HTSUS classifications to products, components and BOMs 2. Collect supplier declarations, certificates and origin evidence 3. Maintain version-controlled evidence for customs checks and audits Stay ready as tariffs change ## Reuse the same evidence across changing regimes Each regime depends on a different mix of the same underlying data. ### Data each regime draws on Collected once, reused per regime. Product classification Origin Material content Processing location Supplier Customs value Workflow ## Collect, trace, share 1. 1 Collect Supplier declarations, product classifications, origin and metal-content evidence. 2. 2 Trace Materials and processing locations through components, products and shipments. 3. 3Outputs Share Organised evidence for customs declarations, customer requests and audits. CustomsCustomersAuditors Discuss your requirements ## Talk to an expert Tell us which regimes, products and suppliers you need evidence for. # Automotive Traceability | Circularise Source: https://www.circularise.com/industry/automotive Euro 7 and the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation depend on connected evidence about vehicles, components, materials and suppliers. Circularise connects it and shares the right view with each authorised actor. EU vehicle circularity and environmental data # Automotive traceability from material to vehicle Euro 7 and the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation depend on connected evidence about vehicles, components, materials and suppliers. Circularise connects it and shares the right view with each authorised actor. Plan your automotive data roadmap See the workflow Vehicle record Euro 7 Vehicle type record Model level · Production context linked Battery Passport link Linked Permanent magnets Requested Recycled content Validated Brake & tyre data Validated Supplier process details Restricted Shared with Authority Repairer Dismantler Connect data across the value chain Material, component, performance and end-of-life data, from production to recovery. Prepare for vehicle passports Euro 7 EVP and the future Digital Circularity Vehicle Passport, interoperable with Battery Passports. Build reliable supplier data flows Materials, recycled content, batteries and magnets, without exposing sensitive data. What Circularise covers ## Automotive data is becoming more connected Requirements are expanding from emissions to materials, durability and circularity. One shared data foundation supports them all. Euro 7 ### Environmental Vehicle Passport Emissions, environmental performance and battery-durability information. ELV ### Digital Circularity Vehicle Passport Materials, recycled content, component removal and end-of-life data. 2027 ### Battery Passport Identity, materials, carbon footprint, durability and state of health. ESPR ### Component and material passports Information for priority products where the final product-specific rules apply. Explore by component ## Explore the data behind every vehicle Select a component to explore its product, material and circularity requirements. Powertrain Body & materials Electronics Safety & recovery 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Illustrative component locations. Equipment varies by powertrain and vehicle. 01 Traction battery 02 Electric motor and permanent magnets 03 Engine and gearbox 04 Catalytic converter 05 Inverter and DC–DC converter 06 Steel body and structural parts 07 Aluminium body, wheels and castings 08 Plastic panels, bumpers and interior trim 09 Carbon-fibre composites 10 Windscreen and windows 11 Displays, infotainment and control electronics 12 Headlights and rear lights 13 Main wiring harness 14 Large, accessible circuit boards 15 Tyres 16 Brakes 17 Fuel tanks and heat exchangers 18 Airbags and belt pretensioners 01 ### Traction battery Relevant requirements #### Battery Regulation · Article 77 Adopted future requirement An individual battery passport is required from 18 February 2027 for EV batteries placed on the market or put into service. Read the requirement Information to connect - Battery identity and chemistry - Applicable sustainability evidence - Performance and lifecycle data Explore Battery Passports Related topic: Automotive data model 02 ### Electric motor and permanent magnets Relevant requirements #### Critical Raw Materials Act · Articles 28–29 Adopted future requirement Connect magnet identification, composition, location, removal and applicable recycled-content information. Scope and timing differ between vehicles and separately marketed motors. Read the requirement Information to connect - Magnet type, composition and location - Removal instructions - Applicable recycled-content evidence Explore critical raw materials Related topic: Automotive data model 03 ### Engine and gearbox Relevant requirements #### Vehicle circularity and end-of-life treatment Adopted future requirement The adopted ELV removal list includes engine blocks and gearboxes, with conditional exemptions. Keep identification and removal information available for reuse, remanufacturing and recovery. Read the requirement Information to connect - Component identifiers - Removal and remanufacturing information - Material and recovery records Explore vehicle circularity Related topic: Metals & Critical Raw Materials 04 ### Catalytic converter Relevant requirements #### Vehicle circularity and end-of-life treatment Adopted future requirement The adopted ELV removal list includes catalytic converters. Connect component identification and material information to treatment and recovery. Read the requirement Information to connect - Component identification - Material composition - Treatment and recovery information Explore recovery requirements Related topic: Critical Raw Materials 05 ### Inverter and DC–DC converter Relevant requirements #### Vehicle circularity and end-of-life treatment Adopted future requirement The adopted ELV removal list covers EV inverters and DC–DC converters weighing more than 2 kg, subject to conditional exemptions. Read the requirement Information to connect - Component identifier and weight - Location and removal instructions - Material and treatment information Explore automotive electronics Related topic: Electronics & Appliances 06 ### Steel body and structural parts Relevant requirements #### ESPR product-specific measures Rules under development Connect grades, certificates, processing and recycled-content evidence. Passport coverage depends on the final product-specific scope. Read the requirement #### Vehicle circularity and end-of-life treatment Adopted future requirement Vehicle circularity brings material information and recovery evidence into the vehicle record. This does not mean each body panel needs its own passport. Read the requirement Information to connect - Steel grade and heat or batch ID - Material certificates and processing records - Recycled-content evidence Explore iron and steel Related topic: Vehicle circularity 07 ### Aluminium body, wheels and castings Relevant requirements #### ESPR product-specific measures Rules under development Connect alloy, processing, recycled-content and environmental evidence. Passport coverage depends on the final product-specific scope. Read the requirement Information to connect - Alloy and casting identity - Primary and secondary input evidence - Processing and environmental records Explore aluminium Related topic: Vehicle circularity 08 ### Plastic panels, bumpers and interior trim Relevant requirements #### Vehicle circularity and end-of-life treatment Adopted future requirement Connect material identity, recycled-content evidence, substances and recovery information. Use mass balance only where the applicable chain-of-custody approach allows it. Read the requirement Information to connect - Polymer and material identity - Recycled-content and substances evidence - Removal and recovery information Explore plastics and chemicals Related topic: Mass-balance certification 09 ### Carbon-fibre composites Relevant requirements #### Vehicle circularity and end-of-life treatment Adopted future requirement The adopted ELV removal list includes parts made of carbon-fibre reinforced plastics. Composite traceability includes composition, origin and recovery; it is not synonymous with mass balance. Read the requirement Information to connect - Fibre and resin composition - Origin and production evidence - Removal and recovery information Explore composite traceability Related topic: Vehicle circularity 10 ### Windscreen and windows Relevant requirements #### Vehicle circularity and end-of-life treatment Adopted future requirement The adopted ELV rules include a removal target of at least 70% of total glass from windscreens, rear and side windows, including roof glass. Connect identification, separation and recovery information. Read the requirement Information to connect - Glass type and location - Separation and removal instructions - Recovery and recycling information Explore vehicle recovery 11 ### Displays, infotainment and control electronics Relevant requirements #### Vehicle circularity and end-of-life treatment Adopted future requirement Connect component identity, material information and applicable removal or replacement information. An integrated automotive display does not automatically require a standalone ESPR passport. Read the requirement Information to connect - Component identifiers - Material and substance information - Removal or replacement instructions Explore automotive electronics Related topic: Electronics & Appliances 12 ### Headlights and rear lights Relevant requirements #### Vehicle circularity and end-of-life treatment Adopted future requirement The adopted ELV removal list includes headlights and rear lights, including their actuators. Connect identification and removal information to downstream treatment. Read the requirement Information to connect - Light-unit identification - Removal instructions - Downstream treatment information Explore automotive electronics 13 ### Main wiring harness Relevant requirements #### Vehicle circularity and end-of-life treatment Adopted future requirement Main wiring harnesses are included in the adopted ELV removal list, with a conditional exemption. Connect identification, material information and removal instructions. Read the requirement Information to connect - Harness identification and route - Material information - Removal instructions Explore materials and recovery Related topic: Metals & Critical Raw Materials 14 ### Large, accessible circuit boards Relevant requirements #### Vehicle circularity and end-of-life treatment Adopted future requirement Large, easily accessible printed circuit boards are included in the adopted ELV removal list, subject to conditional exemptions. Connect identification, materials and removal information. Read the requirement Information to connect - Board identification and accessibility - Material information - Removal and recovery instructions Explore automotive electronics Related topic: Critical Raw Materials 15 ### Tyres Relevant requirements #### Tyre labelling and EPREL Existing requirement Tyre labels and EPREL records already provide product information under the applicable tyre-labelling rules. Read the requirement #### Euro 7 · tyre abrasion Adopted future requirement Abrasion requirements have their own timetable by tyre class and supporting test methods. Read the requirement #### ESPR product-specific measures Rules under development Further tyre measures are in development. Their adoption timetable is not a confirmed passport application date. Read the requirement Information to connect - Tyre identity and label or EPREL reference - Abrasion and testing evidence - Composition and circularity information Explore tyre product requirements Related topic: Euro 7 16 ### Brakes Relevant requirements #### Euro 7 · brake particles Adopted future requirement Connect brake-particle testing evidence to the relevant vehicle environmental-performance record. Euro 7 does not create a separate brake passport. Read the requirement Information to connect - Brake system and vehicle type - Particle-emission test evidence - Applicable test conditions Explore Euro 7 17 ### Fuel tanks and heat exchangers Relevant requirements #### Vehicle circularity and end-of-life treatment Adopted future requirement The adopted ELV removal list covers fuel tanks and heat exchangers with conditional exemptions. Applicable depollution requirements also need safe-treatment information. Read the requirement Information to connect - Component identification and location - Fluids and depollution information - Removal and safe-treatment instructions Explore end-of-life requirements 18 ### Airbags and belt pretensioners Relevant requirements #### ELV depollution and safe handling Existing requirement Explosive components such as airbags must be removed or neutralised under existing ELV treatment rules. Keep relevant handling and dismantling information accessible. Read the requirement Information to connect - Pyrotechnic component locations - Neutralisation or removal instructions - Safe handling and dismantling information Explore safe dismantling Implementation workflow ## From fragmented vehicle data to a maintained system Manage supplier, engineering and lifecycle data as one continuous workflow. 1. 1 Map the vehicle structure Connect materials and components to the right vehicle type, model or vehicle. 2. 2 Collect supplier evidence Request material, component and production data from upstream partners. 3. 3 Validate the evidence Check completeness, format and provenance before it enters the record. 4. 4 Connect existing systems Integrate ERP, PLM, production, battery and lifecycle systems. 5. 5 Share the right information Give customers, authorities, repairers and recyclers controlled access. Automotive data model ## What automotive data needs to be connected? It depends on vehicle, technology, market and use. These are the essentials. ### Vehicle identity Vehicle & product identifiers Type & model Production & responsible operator ### Materials & circularity Material breakdown Recycled content Substance classifications ### Components & systems Component identity & location Supplier & production data Removal & replacement ### Batteries & e-drive Battery Passport links Performance & durability E-drive & permanent magnets ### Environmental performance Emissions & performance Brake & tyre data Battery-durability indicators ### End of life & recovery Repair & dismantling Reuse & recovery potential End-of-life treatment records Automotive data readiness ## What to do now Connect materials, components and lifecycle data without a separate process for every requirement. 1. 01 Confirm vehicle scope Prioritise vehicle categories, technologies, markets and programmes. 2. 02 Prioritise supplier data Upstream material and component data is the hardest to reconstruct later. 3. 03 Define access rules Separate public, customer, partner, authority and lifecycle-operator views. 4. 04 Connect existing systems Integrate ERP, PLM, LCA and compliance systems so vehicle records stay current. Euro 7 ### Environmental Vehicle Passport Connect emissions, environmental performance and battery-durability data to the right vehicle type and production context. Euro 7 applies progressively by vehicle category: November 2027 is not a deadline for every category. Read the Euro 7 Regulation Vehicle circularity ### Digital Circularity Vehicle Passport Connect materials, recycled content, component removal and end-of-life data for authorised repairers, dismantlers and recyclers. Confirm the vehicle scope and timetable separately. Explore circularity requirements ## Resources and evidence All resources Blog The automotive regulations converging on your supply chain Case study Achieving visibility into the Porsche supply chain Press release Honda uses Circularise to strengthen battery passport readiness ## Frequently asked questions Does every vehicle component need its own passport? No. A separate product passport applies only where legislation requires one. EV battery passports apply from 18 February 2027. ESPR measures for tyres and other priority products are still being developed; an integrated automotive display does not automatically need a standalone passport. Most components supply information for vehicle-level requirements. Do suppliers have to disclose confidential information? No. Manufacturers need reliable supplier information, but not all underlying data has to be visible. Controlled exchange, role-based access and verified attestations demonstrate what is required without exposing identities, processes or IP. Discuss your requirements ### Build the data foundation for connected automotive passports Map your vehicle, component and supplier data against Euro 7, vehicle circularity, Battery Passport and DPP requirements. # Construction Product Passports | Circularise Source: https://www.circularise.com/industry/construction Collect supplier evidence, connect product and material data, and share trusted information for procurement, environmental performance, building-level calculations, maintenance and reuse. EU Construction Products Regulation 2024/3110 # Digital Product Passports for construction products Collect supplier evidence, connect product and material data, and share trusted information for procurement, environmental performance, building-level calculations, maintenance and reuse. Plan your construction DPP See the workflow Public Contractor Authority CPR Construction product passport Insulation board Batch level · Project reference linked Composition & substances Visible EPD & carbon indicators Visible Recycled content Visible Installation & maintenance Visible Supplier formulation Restricted Product to asset Composition, carbon, durability and reuse data that outlives first use. Construction products Products covered by the CPR and its technical framework. Digital access QR codes and APIs, with control over sensitive data. What Circularise covers ## A construction passport is only as strong as its product data One reusable data foundation for DPPs, environmental performance, procurement and lifecycle decisions. ### Supplier evidence collection Request and review declarations, certificates and environmental information. ### Product and material traceability Link products to manufacturers, batches, materials and projects so values stay verifiable. ### Governed passport publishing Publish QR or API views while restricting sensitive or technical data. Implementation workflow ## From product documents to a maintained data system Stop recreating product information for every declaration, tender or customer request. 1. 1 Collect required data Map product, performance and environmental data to owners, suppliers and systems. PerformanceEnvironmentalSafety 2. 2 Connect the product record Link IDs, materials, supplier evidence, technical docs and project data. MaterialsTechnical docsProjects 3. 3Outputs Share the right information Through QR codes, APIs, procurement tools and partner access. QR codesAPIsProcurement tools Construction product data model ## Data that serves the whole built environment The same data increasingly feeds DPPs, whole-life carbon, procurement and building information systems. ### Product identity A durable record linked to the physical product. Product, batch & unique IDs Manufacturer & production site Product family, intended use & project ### Performance & environmental evidence Backed by supplier data and auditable proof. Composition, substances & provenance Carbon, EPD & lifecycle indicators Recycled content & critical materials ### Lifecycle & asset information Usable after installation, for the life of the asset. Installation, maintenance & durability Deinstallation, reuse & recycling Construction DPP readiness ## Build a data foundation that can adapt Clear ownership, supplier workflows and interoperable records now mean no rebuild later. 1. 01 Confirm product scope Prioritise product families, EU markets, standards and customer requirements. 2. 02 Prioritise supplier data Composition and environmental data is hard to reconstruct after manufacture. 3. 03 Define access rules Separate public, customer, contractor, authority and lifecycle access. 4. 04 Connect existing systems Integrate ERP, PLM, LCA, EPD, procurement and document systems. ## Resources and evidence All resources Webinar The Digital Product Passport for construction products Case study City of Amsterdam tracks the environmental impact of construction procurement Case study Circular ecosystems for end-of-life foam (Circular Foam) ## Frequently asked questions What is a construction product passport? The EU DPP framework applied to construction products: a persistent digital record of product, performance, environmental and lifecycle information, with different access for manufacturers, customers, contractors and authorities. When do construction DPPs become mandatory? There is no single date. Requirements apply progressively as the Commission adopts technical specifications or delegated acts per product family, following the CPR working plan. Does the full passport need to be stored in the EU DPP Registry? No. The central registry holds identifiers and registration information, not the full dataset. Construction-specific arrangements depend on the CPR delegated rules. How does a construction DPP connect to BIM or a Digital Building Logbook? The DPP describes the product; BIM and logbooks organise building-level data. Linking the product identifier to the BIM object lets product data feed design and environmental calculations through the asset’s life. Is all information in the construction DPP public? No. Public product data can be separated from commercially sensitive, technical or authority-only information. Discuss your requirements ### Build your construction data roadmap A 30-minute walkthrough to map product data, supplier evidence, integrations and disclosure controls. # Plastics and Chemicals Traceability | Circularise Source: https://www.circularise.com/industry/plastics Trace recycled, bio-based and bio-circular feedstocks from source to finished product. Manage mass balance and share evidence for REACH, CLP and PPWR, without exposing formulations. Plastics and chemicals # Circular-material data customers and regulators can use Trace recycled, bio-based and bio-circular feedstocks from source to finished product. Manage mass balance and share evidence for REACH, CLP and PPWR, without exposing formulations. Map your material traceability See the workflow Material record Bio-circular Polymer grade · Batch Mass balance · ISCC PLUS Feedstock origin Waste source & recycling route Validated Certified input Incoming sustainability declaration Validated Production & allocation Conversion factors & losses In progress Finished material Customer disclosure ready Shared with Customer Auditor Formulation restricted Prove material origin Link attributes to feedstock origin, suppliers, certificates and production. Control every allocation Track inputs, outputs, conversions and allocations across sites and batches. Reuse evidence downstream For PPWR documentation, customer requests and future product passports. What Circularise covers ## A circular material is only as credible as its evidence The certificate or declaration is the output. The work is collecting evidence, tracing allocations and linking attributes to each transaction. ### Supplier evidence collection Declarations, certificates, feedstock data and test results, structured and reviewed. ### Material and mass-balance traceability Feedstocks, sites, transformations, inventories and transactions in one chain of custody. ### Governed data sharing Share evidence with customers, auditors and authorities, not formulations or supplier identities. Detergents & surfactants Connect product identity, responsible-operator information, traceability and ingredients. Detergents and end-user surfactants follow their own product-passport rules under the Detergents and Surfactants Regulation. Explore detergent product passports Carbon-fibre composites Connect fibre and resin composition, origin and recovery information. Vehicle circularity requirements can also require removal information. Composite traceability is broader than mass-balance accounting. Explore vehicle circularity Implementation workflow ## From fragmented declarations to a maintained material-data system An ongoing workflow, not a spreadsheet rebuilt before every audit. 1. 1 Collect the evidence Map fields to suppliers, sites and owners, then collect certificates and feedstock data. CertificatesDeclarationsFeedstock data 2. 2 Trace materials and allocations Record inputs, outputs, losses, conversions and allocations per site and period. Inputs & outputsConversion factorsAllocations 3. 3Outputs Share the right output Declarations, audit records, customer disclosures and product data from one source. DeclarationsAudit recordsCustomer disclosures Material data model ## The data foundation for circular materials Structure it at material, site and transaction level so it is ready when needed. ### Material identity & composition Polymer, chemical & grade IDs Composition, additives & classifications Batch & production-site IDs Specs, test results & safety docs ### Feedstock origin & attributes Feedstock classification & origin Waste source & recycling route Recycled or renewable content Incoming certificates & declarations ### Mass balance & chain of custody Inputs, outputs & inventory periods Conversion factors & losses Allocations, balances & scope ### Circularity & downstream data Recycled or bio-based content Recyclability & end-of-life route Substances of concern Claim calculation records Traceability readiness ## Build traceability before requests multiply 1. 01 Confirm material and market scope Prioritise feedstocks, materials, sites, schemes and markets. 2. 02 Map certification and regulatory data Separate what ISCC, packaging, DPP and chemical-safety workflows each need. 3. 03 Establish site-level accounting Set periods, boundaries, conversion factors and allocation rules up front. 4. 04 Define access and verification rules Decide what customers, auditors, authorities and recyclers can see. 5. 05 Connect existing systems Integrate ERP, MES, LIMS, QMS and certification systems. ## Resources and evidence All resources Guide Mass balance approach for the sustainable chemicals transition Case study DOMO and Circularise advance ISCC PLUS certification traceability Blog Four chain of custody models explained ## Frequently asked questions What does plastics and chemicals traceability cover? Feedstock origin, composition, certificates, production records, chain of custody and sustainability attributes across suppliers, sites and finished materials. The evidence supports certification, audits, customer disclosures and product requirements. What is the difference between ISCC PLUS and a Digital Product Passport? ISCC PLUS is a voluntary certification system for circular supply chains. A DPP is a product-linked record under EU product law. The same traceability data can support both, but their rules and outputs differ. Can ISCC PLUS data be used for PPWR recycled-content requirements? It can support a PPWR claim, but certification alone does not prove PPWR conformity. The Regulation sets its own calculation, verification and documentation rules. How do plastics and chemicals connect to ESPR passports? Polymer and chemical producers may be asked for composition, recycled content, substances of concern and end-of-life data, especially as rules develop for tyres, electronics and other priority products. Who can access composition and formulation data? Access follows the recipient’s role. Customers, recyclers, auditors or authorities receive verified material characteristics without the full formulation or supplier identities. Discuss your requirements ### Build your material traceability roadmap A 30-minute walkthrough to map feedstock evidence, mass-balance accounting and disclosure controls. # Metals & Critical Raw Materials Traceability | Circularise Source: https://www.circularise.com/industry/metals Connect material origin, production and recovery. Collect supplier evidence, trace metals through processing and share information across global supply chains. Metals and critical raw materials # Connect material origin, production and recovery across global supply chains Collect multi-tier supplier evidence, trace metals and critical materials through processing, and share the information customers, authorities and recyclers need. Circularise connects material records across suppliers, production sites and finished products while controlling access to commercially sensitive information. Map your material traceability Explore materials Material record From source to finished product Connected supplier and production evidence Material identity and provenance Origin, composition and responsible suppliers Production and chain of custody Inputs, transformations and outputs Circularity and recovery Recycled content and environmental evidence Supply risk and sourcing Concentration, continuity and mitigation Controlled access Customer Auditor Authority Recycler Origin and supply security Know your material exposure Identify which metals and critical materials enter your products, where they are extracted, processed or recycled, and which suppliers and production stages are involved. From source to finished product Maintain traceability through production Keep material identity and supporting evidence connected as materials are refined, alloyed, cast, processed, split or combined. Customers and market access Reuse evidence across requirements Prepare material records that can be used for procurement, product passports, environmental disclosures, audits and international trade requirements. ## Explore metals and critical raw materials ### Iron & Steel Connect steel grades, heat and batch identifiers, material certificates, production routes and recycled-content evidence through processing and downstream applications. Explore iron and steel passport requirements ### Aluminium Trace alloy composition, primary and secondary inputs, smelting and casting locations, and environmental evidence across transport, construction, packaging and other value chains. Explore aluminium passport requirements ### Critical Raw Materials Connect extraction, processing and recycling information to supply-risk assessments, responsible sourcing and product-level requirements, including permanent-magnet information. Explore CRM traceability What Circularise covers ## Material traceability is only as strong as the evidence behind it Material information is spread across producers, processors, traders, recyclers and manufacturers. The challenge is keeping that information connected as materials change form, ownership and location. Circularise brings supplier evidence, material flows and governed disclosure together so that information remains usable across production, customer relationships and recovery. ### Collect supplier evidence Gather structured information and supporting documents from material producers, processors, recyclers and component suppliers across multiple supply-chain tiers. ### Trace materials and transformations Connect materials to suppliers, production sites, heats, batches, processing steps, components and finished products through an auditable chain of custody. ### Share information with supporting evidence Provide customers, auditors, authorities and recyclers with the information they need while managing access to confidential supplier, production and transaction data. Implementation workflow ## Move from fragmented supplier records to maintained material traceability Material traceability works best as an ongoing data workflow. Clear ownership and connections between records allow teams to respond to new requests without reconstructing the supply chain each time. 1. 1 Collect the evidence Map information requirements to materials, products, suppliers and internal owners. Collect origin, composition, processing, recycled-content and environmental evidence in a consistent format. 2. 2 Trace materials through production Link supplier evidence, production sites, heat and batch histories, transformations and product identifiers. Maintain those connections as incoming materials become intermediate materials, components and finished products. 3. 3Outputs Share the right information Make relevant information available through customer disclosures, product records, Digital Product Passports and controlled partner access, with supporting evidence linked to its source. Data to prepare ## Build a material record that remains useful downstream The precise fields depend on the material, product and applicable requirement. Organise information around material identity, production history, environmental evidence and supply risk so that it can be maintained and reused. ### Material identity and provenance Create a consistent record connecting each material to its composition, origin and responsible suppliers. Material classification, grade, alloy and chemical composition Countries and sites of extraction, processing and recycling Supplier, producer and production-site information Heat, batch, material, component and product identifiers ### Production and chain of custody Preserve the links between incoming materials, processing steps and outgoing products. Inputs, outputs, quantities and transaction records Refining, alloying, casting and other processing steps Connections between materials that are split, combined or transformed Material certificates, test results and processing records ### Circularity, environmental and recovery information Prepare the evidence behind material claims, environmental disclosures and recovery decisions. Recycled content, scrap inputs and their classification Product carbon-footprint and applicable CBAM emissions data, with their respective calculation methods Substances of concern, recyclability and recovery information Permanent-magnet composition, location and removal information, where relevant ### Supply risk and sourcing evidence Turn upstream information into a basis for sourcing decisions and continuity planning. Supply concentration across countries, suppliers and processing stages Responsible-sourcing declarations and supporting documentation Exposure to bottlenecks and supply disruptions Diversification, substitution and mitigation measures ## Connected product and market requirements ### Prepare product and material information Product requirements increasingly depend on evidence from upstream suppliers. Forthcoming ESPR measures for iron, steel and aluminium, and targeted permanent-magnet requirements under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, create different information needs across material value chains. Explore Digital Product Passports ### Connect environmental and circularity evidence Supplier and production data can inform carbon-footprint calculations, applicable CBAM reporting and recycled-content disclosures. Keep each output linked to the calculation method, scope and evidence required by the relevant framework. Explore environmental and material data requirements ### Respond to international sourcing and trade requirements Maintain reusable evidence on material origin, processing locations, composition and transactions for customer procurement, sourcing requirements and applicable trade measures across markets. Explore tariffs and trade evidence Material traceability readiness ## Prepare the information before the next requirement or customer request arrives Teams need a clear answer to the same question: where does each material data point come from, and which records substantiate it? Map your material readiness with Circularise 1. 01 Confirm your material and market scope Identify the metals, critical materials, products, production sites and markets to prioritise, together with the customer and regulatory requirements relevant to them. 2. 02 Prioritise upstream evidence Start with extraction, processing, recycling and supplier information. These records sit deeper in the supply chain and are often the hardest to reconstruct later. 3. 03 Map transformations and data ownership Identify where material identity changes, which records connect incoming and outgoing materials, and who is responsible for maintaining each data point. 4. 04 Connect systems and access rules Plan connections with ERP, PLM, LCA, procurement and quality systems. Define access for customers, auditors, authorities and recyclers according to the information they need and applicable requirements. ## Practical guidance, requirements and evidence from material value chains All resources Guide Critical Raw Materials: The Regulatory Landscape Guide The EU Conflict Minerals Regulation: How to comply? Requirements Critical raw materials: from regulation to supply-chain implementation Case study Rare-earth traceability in practice ## Frequently asked questions Do all metals and critical raw materials require a Digital Product Passport? No. Requirements depend on the product and applicable legislation. Iron, steel and aluminium are prioritised for product-specific ESPR measures, while the CRMA establishes targeted information requirements for specified products containing permanent magnets. Material traceability also serves customer, sourcing and recovery needs beyond mandatory passports. How does material information connect to finished-product passports? Material records can provide composition, origin, recycled-content and environmental evidence for downstream products. Connecting those records to the relevant batches, components and product identifiers allows manufacturers to reuse upstream information in the format required for their products. Can the same evidence be used for carbon reporting, recycled-content claims and trade requirements? Much of the underlying supplier and production evidence can be reused. Each output still needs to follow its own calculation method, scope and verification requirements. Keeping those distinctions visible makes the records more useful across different requests. Material traceability readiness ### Map your material traceability Prepare the information before the next requirement or customer request arrives. # Toys Traceability & Digital Product Passports Source: https://www.circularise.com/industry/toys Connect toy safety, materials and supplier evidence with Circularise. Prepare for Digital Product Passports and share reliable product information. Toys # Connect toy safety, materials and supplier evidence in one digital record Prepare for Digital Product Passports while building reliable information flows across your toy supply chain. Circularise helps manufacturers, brands and importers collect supplier evidence, trace materials and components, and share product information with customers, authorities and recycling partners. Plan your Toy passport Toy data model Toys Connected supplier and production evidence Product identity and responsible operators Make it clear which toy the information covers and who is responsible for it. Safety and conformity evidence Keep the basis for product conformity connected to the correct design and material specifications. Materials and chemical composition Give teams visibility into the materials and substances used across the toy. Provenance and recycled content Connect material sourcing and recycled-content information to evidence that can be reviewed. Batteries and electronic components Connect the finished toy with the information held by battery and component suppliers. Packaging and end-of-life information Keep information available for packaging decisions, repair and material recovery. PRODUCT IDENTITY AND CONFORMITY Prepare for 2030 Toy Digital Product Passports Organise product identification, responsible-operator details and conformity information for the Digital Product Passport required for toys placed on the EU market from 1 August 2030. MATERIALS WITH SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Connect safety and circularity Link virgin and recycled materials to their origin, composition and testing records. Give product and compliance teams the evidence they need to assess material suitability and substantiate recycled-content information. MULTI-TIER TOY TRACEABILITY Build reliable supplier data flows Collect information from material producers, recyclers, component suppliers and manufacturers. Keep evidence connected to the relevant toy, including its batteries, electronics and packaging. Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 introduces Digital Product Passports for all toys placed on the EU market from 1 August 2030. Read the regulation What Circularise covers ## Reliable toy information starts with the supply chain A finished toy can combine plastics, textiles, coatings, metals, electronics and batteries sourced from different suppliers. Safety assessments, material declarations and test reports often sit in separate systems, making it difficult to establish which evidence applies to which product. Circularise connects supplier information with material, component and finished-product records. Teams can reuse that evidence for passport preparation, regulatory documentation, retailer requests and circularity programmes while controlling access to confidential information. ### Toy passports and conformity information Prepare the product record behind the Toy Safety Regulation’s DPP, linking identity and conformity information to supporting documentation. The toy passport connects with the common DPP infrastructure established under the ESPR. Explore Digital Product Passports ### Material composition and chemical evidence Collect material specifications, supplier declarations and laboratory results relevant to toy safety and REACH. Connect each document to the material or component it covers, so teams can identify missing information and follow up when suppliers or formulations change. ### Batteries and electronic components For battery-powered toys, connect battery identity, supplier documentation, QR-linked information and removal or replacement instructions to the product record. For electrical and electronic toys, organise component evidence relevant to RoHS substance restrictions and information needed for WEEE treatment and recovery. Explore battery requirements ### Packaging and recycled materials Connect packaging specifications, material weights, composition and supplier evidence to the relevant toy range. Build the information needed for PPWR requirements on packaging minimisation, recyclability and recycled plastic content as the applicable measures take effect. For recycled materials used in toys, maintain provenance and chain-of-custody records alongside quality and chemical testing evidence. Explore packaging requirements Implementation workflow ## Move from scattered documents to maintained toy records Toy data changes when a supplier, material, component or product design changes. Establish a continuous workflow that keeps those changes connected to the evidence used by product, procurement and compliance teams. 1. 1 Collect required data Map information needs to product families, suppliers and internal owners. Request material specifications, declarations, test reports, battery information and packaging data in a consistent format, then review completeness and follow up on gaps. [Collect](https://www.circularise.com/collect) 2. 2 Connect the product record Link materials, components and supplier evidence to the correct toy model and relevant production batches. Preserve the connection between a product, its bill of materials and the documentation covering that version. For recycled inputs, trace the material through recycling, processing and manufacturing, using the appropriate chain-of-custody approach. [Trace](https://www.circularise.com/trace) 3. 3Controlled sharing Share the right information Make product information accessible through DPPs, QR codes and controlled partner access. Prepare identifiers and registration information for the applicable DPP requirements, while separating mandatory disclosures from confidential supporting records. Keep published information aligned with approved product data and retain visibility over updates. [Share](https://www.circularise.com/share) Toy data model ## What toy information needs to be connected? The exact information depends on the toy’s materials, components, intended use and applicable requirements. A useful data model connects mandatory passport information with the broader evidence needed for safety, sourcing and circularity. Not every supporting document belongs in the public passport. ### Product identity and responsible operators Make it clear which toy the information covers and who is responsible for it. - Product name, model, description and image - Product identifiers and relevant batch references - Manufacturer, importer and responsible-operator information - Links between the toy, its data carrier and digital record ### Safety and conformity evidence Keep the basis for product conformity connected to the correct design and material specifications. - Safety assessments and technical documentation - Applicable standards and conformity-assessment records - Test reports and certificates, where relevant - Age grading, warnings and instructions ### Materials and chemical composition Give teams visibility into the materials and substances used across the toy. - Bill of materials covering plastics, textiles, metals, coatings and other inputs - Material specifications and relevant additives - Supplier declarations and chemical test results - REACH restriction and Candidate List information, where applicable ### Provenance and recycled content Connect material sourcing and recycled-content information to evidence that can be reviewed. - Material suppliers, production sites and sourcing locations - Recycled feedstock origin and classification - Recycled-content quantities and calculation or allocation methods - Chain-of-custody records, certifications and supporting test evidence ### Batteries and electronic components Connect the finished toy with the information held by battery and component suppliers. - Battery category, chemistry, model and supplier - Battery conformity documentation and QR-linked information - Removal, replacement and safe-handling instructions - Electronic component declarations and relevant RoHS evidence Explore battery requirements ### Packaging and end-of-life information Keep information available for packaging decisions, repair and material recovery. - Packaging components, materials and weights - Packaging recycled-content and recyclability evidence - Relevant repair, disassembly and component-separation instructions - Collection, sorting and recycling information for the toy, batteries and packaging Explore packaging and material traceability Toy passport readiness ## Start with the evidence your suppliers hold Preparing for toy passports creates an opportunity to improve how product information is collected and maintained today. Start with a defined product range and build a repeatable process that can expand across your portfolio. Map your toy readiness with Circularise 1. 01 Confirm product and regulatory scope Identify the toy categories, materials and markets involved, together with your role as manufacturer, importer or distributor. Map additional requirements for batteries, electronics, chemicals and packaging to the relevant products. 2. 02 Prioritise supplier evidence Begin with material composition, chemical declarations, recycled-content evidence and component documentation. Identify who holds each record, which products it covers and when it needs to be reviewed. 3. 03 Define access and responsibility Assign responsibility for reviewing, approving and updating product information. Establish which information must be publicly accessible and which supporting records are shared with customers, authorities or other authorised parties. 4. 04 Connect systems and manage changes Plan connections with ERP, PLM, procurement and compliance systems. Define how supplier substitutions, design changes and updated test reports trigger a review of the affected product records. ## Practical guidance and evidence from implementation All resources Guide Understanding Digital Product Passports Explore how product identifiers, supplier evidence and controlled information sharing come together in a DPP. Requirements Toy Safety Regulation and Digital Product Passports Understand the legal framework for toy passports, including passport information, access and responsible-operator obligations. Case Study Tracing recycled plastics into new toys with PRecycling Within PRecycling, Circularise demonstrated how material provenance, analysis results and chain-of-custody information could be connected to digital product records, turning discarded toys and home appliances into a new toy boat. Webinar Enabling the circular toy economy See how traceability and Digital Product Passports can help connect recycled materials, product information and toy-sector circularity. ## Toys FAQ What is a toy Digital Product Passport? A toy DPP is a digital record containing the product and conformity information required by the Toy Safety Regulation. A data carrier connects the physical product to that record; the passport also requires maintained information and a reliable digital infrastructure. When do toy Digital Product Passports become mandatory? The DPP requirements apply from 1 August 2030 for toys placed on the EU market under Regulation (EU) 2025/2509. Does the toy passport come from the ESPR? The obligation comes from the Toy Safety Regulation. Its implementation connects with the wider DPP framework, including the registry established under the ESPR and the common standardisation work on identifiers, data carriers, interoperability and access rights. Does a battery-powered toy also need a battery passport? The toy and its battery have separate requirements. Portable batteries typically used in toys are outside the battery passport scope. They are still covered by other Battery Regulation provisions, including battery information and QR-code requirements. Battery classification should therefore be checked before deciding which information to collect and publish. Can the same supplier evidence be used across different requirements? Yes, where the evidence covers the relevant product, material and requirement. For example, a material specification can inform chemical compliance assessments, recycled-material qualification and customer requests. Circularise connects those uses to the underlying record, helping teams avoid repeated requests while preserving the context of each assessment. Does traceability establish that recycled plastic is safe for toys? Traceability connects recycled material to its origin, processing history and supporting evidence. Safety still needs to be established through the applicable assessments and testing. Circularise helps keep those results associated with the material and finished product, making them available for review. Toy passport readiness ### Start with the evidence your suppliers hold Preparing for toy passports creates an opportunity to improve how product information is collected and maintained today. Start with a defined product range and build a repeatable process that can expand across your portfolio. # Textiles Traceability & Digital Product Passports Source: https://www.circularise.com/industry/textiles Connect textile materials, production history and supplier evidence with Circularise. Prepare for Digital Product Passports and share reliable product information. Textiles # Connect textile materials, production history and the evidence behind your claims Prepare for Digital Product Passports while improving visibility across your textile supply chain. Circularise helps brands, manufacturers and suppliers collect material evidence, trace fibres through processing and manufacturing, and share reliable product information with customers and authorised partners. Plan your textile passport Textile data model Textiles Connected supplier and production evidence Product identity and composition Link material information to the product it describes. Material origin and chain of custody Maintain traceable connections between sourced materials and finished products. Chemicals, performance and claims Keep technical evidence connected to the statements made about a product. Market and circularity information Organise data for reporting and decisions about a product’s next use. Prepare for textile Digital Product Passports Organise product identity, fibre composition and supplier evidence in maintained records that can feed future passports, customer requests and circularity programmes. Substantiate material and environmental claims Connect recycled-content, sourcing and environmental information to the materials, calculations and documentation behind it. Give commercial and compliance teams a consistent basis for reviewing product claims. Preserve visibility across suppliers Connect supplier data, material claims and supporting documents across your supply chain. Give customers and partners access to the information they need while keeping commercially sensitive data confidential. Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 — Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation Textiles are prioritised for ecodesign requirements and Digital Product Passports under the ESPR, with adoption of product-specific rules planned for 2027. Connected product and supplier evidence can also support ESPR obligations for unsold goods, green claims under the Empowering Consumers Directive and packaging information under the PPWR. 2027 is the planned adoption year. Application dates will be set in the final product-specific rules. Explore the EU framework What Circularise covers ## Reliable textile information starts before the finished garment Product information loses value when it cannot be linked to its source. Circularise connects supplier declarations, material data and certificates to the products they describe, giving teams a consistent foundation for traceability, passport preparation and substantiated claims. ### Textile passports and fibre composition Connect product identity, fibre composition and supplier evidence in records prepared for future ESPR passports. Reuse relevant composition data for Textile Labelling Regulation requirements and customer disclosures. ### Material claims, chemicals and product safety Connect recycled-content and environmental claims to traceable inputs, chain-of-custody records and supporting calculations to reduce greenwashing risk. Keep chemical declarations and test results linked to the relevant materials and products for REACH, POPs and applicable biocidal-treatment and product-safety requirements. ### Unsold stock, textile EPR and recovery Connect product categories, weights and quantities placed on each market with records of unsold stock and its destination. Organise evidence for textile EPR reporting, destruction-ban disclosures and permitted derogations, while making composition information available to reuse and recycling partners. ### Packaging and connected components Keep packaging specifications, weights and supplier evidence separate from the textile’s material record, while linking both to the finished product. Prepare information for PPWR requirements on packaging composition, minimisation, recyclability and recycled plastic content as the relevant provisions apply. Explore packaging and material traceability Implementation workflow ## Keep supplier evidence connected as materials become products Textile data changes when a fibre blend, formulation, supplier or manufacturing site changes. Establish a continuous workflow that keeps product information connected to the evidence used by procurement, product, sustainability and compliance teams. 1. 1 Collect required data Request composition, chemical, sourcing and recycled-content evidence from suppliers in a consistent format. Link submissions to the relevant products, review completeness and resolve gaps before reusing the information for reporting or disclosure. [Collect](https://www.circularise.com/collect) 2. 2 Connect the material and product record Connect material inputs, product batches and supplier evidence through an auditable chain of custody. Track quantities, transformations and allocations using the method appropriate to each material and claim, distinguishing physical composition from allocated attributes. [Trace](https://www.circularise.com/trace) 3. 3Controlled sharing Share the right information Share approved product information through digital passports, QR-linked views, APIs and controlled partner access. Connect disclosures to product identifiers, define who can access each data point and keep published information aligned with the underlying records. [Share](https://www.circularise.com/share) Textile data model ## Connect the fibre, its journey and the evidence behind it. Turn fragmented supplier information into product records your teams can use. Map composition, origin and supporting evidence now to substantiate claims, answer customer requests and prepare for digital passports. ### Product identity and composition Link material information to the product it describes. - Product identifiers, models and relevant batches - Fibre composition, percentages and component specifications - Manufacturer, importer and supplier details ### Material origin and chain of custody Maintain traceable connections between sourced materials and finished products. - Material origin, supplier declarations and transaction records - Links between material inputs, batches and product outputs - Recycled-content calculations, chain-of-custody methods and certification evidence ### Chemicals, performance and claims Keep technical evidence connected to the statements made about a product. - Chemical declarations, substance information and relevant test results - Performance data, environmental calculations and their methods - Claim wording, supporting evidence and the product or component covered ### Market and circularity information Organise data for reporting and decisions about a product’s next use. - Product categories, weights and quantities placed on each national market - Packaging specifications and linked supplier documentation - Unsold-stock destinations, treatment evidence and reuse or recycling information Textile passport readiness ## Build traceability that scales across your product portfolio Preparing for textile passports creates an opportunity to improve product information today. Start with a defined collection, material stream or supplier group, then build a repeatable process across your portfolio. Map your textile readiness with Circularise 1. 01 Confirm product and operator scope Identify the apparel, household or technical textiles involved, together with your role as manufacturer, importer, distributor or producer for EPR purposes. Map requirements separately for the textile, its packaging and any electrical or battery components. 2. 02 Prioritise supplier evidence Begin with fibre composition, production locations, chemical declarations and recycled-content records. Identify who holds each document, which products it covers and where supplier information is missing. 3. 03 Establish ownership and claim approval Assign responsibility for reviewing, approving and updating product information. Define how environmental claims are assessed, how certification scope is checked and which information customers, authorities and partners can access. 4. 04 Connect systems and manage changes Plan connections with ERP, procurement and compliance systems. Define how material substitutions, new suppliers, updated test results and changes to product claims trigger a review of the affected records. ## Practical guidance and evidence from implementation All resources Guide Understanding Digital Product Passports Explore the identifiers, supplier evidence and controlled information sharing behind a DPP. Case study From supplier evidence to public passports with Samsonite See how Samsonite connected material traceability and supplier information with public Digital Product Passports for its circular luggage collections. ## Textiles FAQ What is a textile Digital Product Passport? A textile DPP connects a product to the information required under its applicable ESPR rules, such as composition and circularity data. It combines a data carrier with product identifiers, maintained records and controlled, interoperable access. How does traceability help with environmental claims? Traceability links claims to the materials, calculations and evidence behind them, helping teams reduce greenwashing risk. Claims must still meet applicable consumer-protection rules: publishing evidence in a DPP does not make misleading or prohibited wording acceptable. When does the ban on destroying unsold textiles apply? For covered unsold apparel, clothing accessories and footwear, the ban applies to large enterprises from 19 July 2026 and medium-sized enterprises from 19 July 2030. Micro and small enterprises are generally exempt. Permitted derogations require evidence; recycling can also count as destruction. Is textile EPR the same as a Digital Product Passport? No. Textile EPR concerns producers’ responsibilities for financing the collection and management of used and waste textiles; a DPP concerns product information. Connected composition, weight and market records can serve both purposes, with EPR obligations determined by the applicable national scheme. Can traceability establish that a textile is safe, recyclable or compliant? Traceability gives teams an evidence base for assessing those questions and identifying gaps. By connecting composition, supplier documentation and assessment results, Circularise helps companies make informed sourcing and circularity decisions and demonstrate the basis for their claims. Testing and conformity assessment remain essential where required. Textile passport readiness ### Build traceability that scales across your product portfolio Preparing for textile passports creates an opportunity to improve product information today. Start with a defined collection, material stream or supplier group, then build a repeatable process across your portfolio. # Electronics & Appliances DPP & Traceability | Circularise Source: https://www.circularise.com/industry/electronics Connect electronic products, components and supplier evidence with Circularise. Prepare for Digital Product Passports and share reliable product information. Electronics & Appliances # Connect products, components and the evidence behind them Prepare for Digital Product Passports while improving visibility across your electronics and appliance supply chain. Circularise helps manufacturers, brands, importers and distributors collect supplier information, trace materials and components, and share reliable product data without exposing confidential supply-chain information. Plan your electronics data roadmap Electronics and appliances data model Electronics & Appliances Connected supplier and production evidence Product identity and composition Establish which product, components and materials the information covers. Sourcing and recycled content Connect material provenance and environmental claims to evidence. Substance and conformity evidence Keep supporting documentation connected to the correct product version. Repair, recyclability and recovery Preserve information that helps keep products and materials in use. Prepare for Digital Product Passports Connect product identity, component specifications and relevant sustainability information with supplier evidence. Build maintained records that can adapt to the requirements applicable to each product group. Substantiate materials, sourcing and product claims Link chemical declarations, material origin and recycled-content information to the products they cover. Give procurement, compliance and commercial teams consistent evidence for supplier assessments and customer requests. Keep information available for repair and recovery Connect products with relevant component, repair and dismantling information. Share approved data with customers, refurbishment partners and recyclers to inform decisions throughout the product lifecycle. Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation — Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 Electronics and appliances face growing requirements for repairability, material transparency and circularity. Connecting product and supplier evidence helps businesses address existing obligations and prepare for Digital Product Passports as requirements develop across product groups. Explore the EU framework What Circularise covers ## Reliable product information starts with connected supplier evidence Circularise connects supplier declarations, component specifications and sourcing records to the products they cover. Reuse that evidence for passport preparation, compliance, procurement and circularity, while protecting confidential supply-chain information. ### Product passports and ecodesign information Connect product identity, composition and performance evidence for future ESPR passports and existing ecodesign and energy-labelling requirements. Keep repairability, recyclability and recycled-content information linked to the relevant product model and supporting documentation. Explore Digital Product Passports ### Substance compliance and responsible sourcing Link material declarations and test reports to components for RoHS and REACH assessments. Connect origin and supplier evidence for sourcing decisions, customer due-diligence requests and preparation for the Forced Labour Regulation. ### Recycled materials, repair and recovery Trace recycled inputs and substantiate recycled-content claims. Connect repair, dismantling and material-separation information for WEEE treatment requirements and recyclability assessments, including permanent-magnet composition, location and removal information for products covered by the CRMA. Explore critical raw materials ### Batteries and packaging Connect battery identity, QR-linked information and replacement instructions with relevant supplier evidence under the Battery Regulation. Organise packaging composition, recycled-content and reuse records for applicable PPWR requirements and reverse-logistics activities. Explore battery requirements Explore packaging and material traceability Implementation workflow ## Collect supplier evidence. Connect product versions. Share with confidence. A component substitution, new battery supplier or revised material specification can change the evidence behind a product. Establish a repeatable workflow that keeps procurement, compliance and customer-facing information aligned as products evolve. 1. 1 Collect supplier and product information Request component specifications, material declarations, sourcing records, test reports and relevant battery and packaging information from suppliers. Connect responses to the products they cover, review completeness and follow up on missing or outdated evidence. [Collect](https://www.circularise.com/collect) 2. 2 Trace materials and components Link supplier evidence to materials, components, product models and relevant batches. Preserve connections across product configurations and supplier changes. For recycled or certified inputs, maintain chain-of-custody records and the calculation or allocation methods behind each claim. [Trace](https://www.circularise.com/trace) 3. 3Controlled sharing Share information for each purpose Provide approved information through digital passports, QR-linked views, APIs and controlled partner access. Give customers, repair partners, recyclers and authorised reviewers access to the information they need, while protecting confidential supplier records and keeping disclosures connected to their evidence. [Share](https://www.circularise.com/share) Electronics and appliances data model ## Connect the product, its components and the information needed throughout its life Bring product identity, composition, sourcing and circularity information together. Give teams consistent records for supplier assessments, regulatory disclosures and customer requests, with information tailored to each product and requirement. ### Product identity and composition Establish which product, components and materials the information covers. - Product model, configuration, batch or serial references and responsible-operator details - Bill of materials, component identifiers, material specifications and weights - Battery category and chemistry; permanent-magnet type, composition and location, where relevant ### Sourcing and recycled content Connect material provenance and environmental claims to evidence. - Suppliers, production sites, material origins and relevant sourcing documentation - Recycled-feedstock origin, quantities and chain-of-custody records - Recycled-content calculations, environmental assessments and certification scope ### Substance and conformity evidence Keep supporting documentation connected to the correct product version. - RoHS and REACH declarations, chemical test results and applicable exemption references - Relevant conformity documentation, performance tests and energy-labelling references - Supplier evidence and assessment records covering batteries, components and packaging ### Repair, recyclability and recovery Preserve information that helps keep products and materials in use. - Spare-part references, repair instructions and battery or component replacement guidance - Recyclability assessments, dismantling instructions and information on materials or components requiring separate treatment - Packaging composition and reuse specifications, alongside weights and categories for applicable WEEE, battery and packaging reporting Electronics and appliances readiness ## Start with one product family and the evidence it needs Passport preparation can improve product information management before mandatory DPP requirements apply. Start with a defined range, connect the evidence already available and build a process that can expand across suppliers and markets. Map your product readiness with Circularise 1. 01 Confirm products, markets and responsibilities Identify the electronics and appliance categories involved, together with your role as manufacturer, importer or distributor. Assess finished products, separately supplied components, batteries and packaging against their respective requirements, including own-label products. 2. 02 Prioritise supplier evidence Begin with component identity, material composition, substance declarations and the evidence behind existing claims. Establish who holds each record, which products it covers and when it needs review. Translate those needs into consistent requests to OEMs and suppliers. 3. 03 Define access and ownership Assign responsibility for requesting, reviewing, approving and updating information. Determine which records are shared with customers, repairers, recyclers and authorities, and which supplier details require restricted access. 4. 04 Connect systems and manage changes Plan connections with ERP, PLM, procurement and compliance systems. Define how component substitutions, supplier changes, revised declarations and refurbishment activities trigger a review of affected product records. ## Practical guidance and evidence from implementation All resources Guide Understanding Digital Product Passports Explore the product identifiers, supplier evidence and controlled information sharing behind a Digital Product Passport. Requirements Preparing for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation Understand how ecodesign requirements and Digital Product Passports develop across product groups, and what companies can begin preparing today. Case study Circular Foam: Connecting appliance materials with recycling information Explore how Circularise demonstrated Digital Product Passports for an Electrolux refrigerator door, connecting material and sourcing information while controlling access to confidential supplier data. ## Electronics & Appliances FAQ Which electronics and appliances will need a Digital Product Passport, and when? There is no single DPP deadline covering all electronics and appliances. The ESPR Working Plan schedules horizontal repairability measures for adoption in 2027 and measures on recycled content and recyclability of electrical and electronic equipment for 2029. Product-specific rules will determine the relevant scope, information and timing. Companies can already connect the supplier and component evidence needed for existing requirements and future passports. Does every battery-powered product need a battery passport? No. From 18 February 2027, battery passports are required for EV batteries, LMT batteries and industrial batteries with a capacity above 2 kWh. Portable batteries commonly used in electronics and appliances are outside that passport scope, but are covered by battery QR-code requirements from the same date. Connect the relevant battery information to the finished product, while assessing removal, replacement and other obligations separately. How does traceability help with RoHS and REACH? Traceability connects supplier declarations, specifications and test results to the materials and components they cover. This helps teams identify missing evidence, review the basis for compliance assessments and respond when suppliers, substances or exemptions change. Circularise keeps that evidence connected and available for review. Can the same product information serve repair, recycling and producer-responsibility requirements? Yes. Product identity, weight, composition and component information can inform several activities. Repair partners need relevant spare-part and replacement information; treatment facilities need dismantling and substance information; reporting teams need product categories, weights and market records. Circularise connects these uses to their underlying evidence, with access adapted to each recipient. Electronics and appliances readiness ### Build reliable electronics and appliance records from the supply chain up Connect supplier evidence with the products you place on the market, and make it usable for compliance, customer requests and circularity. # Furniture & Interiors DPP & Traceability | Circularise Source: https://www.circularise.com/industry/furniture Connect furniture materials, sourcing and product claims with Circularise. Prepare for Digital Product Passports and share reliable product information. Furniture & Interiors # Connect materials, sourcing and product claims Prepare for Digital Product Passports while building reliable evidence for the requirements your business faces today. Circularise helps manufacturers, brands and importers of furniture and interior products, including mattresses, collect supplier information, trace materials and components, and share substantiated product information without exposing confidential supply-chain data. Plan your furniture data roadmap Furniture data model Furniture & Interiors Connected supplier and production evidence Product identity and composition Establish which product, configuration and materials the information covers. Sourcing and material provenance Keep origin and chain-of-custody evidence connected to the relevant inputs. Safety and environmental evidence Make the basis for assessments and claims available for review. Use, repair and recovery Preserve information that helps keep products and materials in use. Prepare for furniture and mattress Digital Product Passports Connect product identity, material composition and circularity information with the supplier evidence behind them. Build maintained records that can adapt as product-specific requirements are finalised. Substantiate sourcing and environmental claims Link material origin, recycled content and environmental performance to supporting documentation. Give procurement, compliance and commercial teams a consistent basis for assessments, customer requests and product claims. Connect product data across its lifecycle Make relevant material, care, repair and disassembly information accessible to customers, refurbishment partners and recyclers. Preserve connections between each product, its components and the evidence covering them. Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation — Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 As furniture and mattresses move towards Digital Product Passports under the ESPR, connected product data becomes essential for sourcing, compliance and credible market communication. Explore the EU framework What Circularise covers ## Reliable product information starts with connected supplier evidence Furniture and interiors brands need to connect what suppliers declare with what they manufacture, purchase and sell. Material specifications, sourcing certificates, chemical declarations and environmental assessments often sit in separate systems, making it difficult to establish which evidence covers a particular model or configuration. Circularise connects these records across suppliers and products, so teams can reuse approved information for passport preparation, sourcing decisions, retailer requests and circularity programmes. ### Prepare for furniture and mattress passports Connect composition, durability and relevant repair, disassembly and recovery information with supplier evidence for future ESPR passports. ### Trace materials and sourcing evidence Link wood, textiles, foams, latex, metals and recycled inputs to origin records, chemical declarations and supplier documentation for sourcing and safety assessments. ### Substantiate claims and circularity Reuse product evidence for environmental claims under the Empowering Consumers Directive, procurement requests and applicable furniture, mattress and packaging EPR requirements. Implementation workflow ## Collect the evidence. Connect the product. Keep information usable. A change in upholstery, foam formulation, panel supplier or product configuration can affect the evidence behind a product. Establish a repeatable workflow that keeps sourcing, compliance and customer-facing information aligned as products change. 1. 1 Collect supplier and product information Request material specifications, sourcing records, chemical declarations, test reports and packaging data from the relevant suppliers. Connect each document to the products it covers, review completeness and follow up on missing evidence. [Collect](https://www.circularise.com/collect) 2. 2 Trace materials and components Connect supplier evidence to materials, components and product models, preserving links across configurations and production batches. Maintain chain-of-custody records for recycled or certified inputs, distinguishing mass-balance allocations from physically present recycled content. [Trace](https://www.circularise.com/trace) 3. 3Controlled sharing Share information for each purpose Share approved product information through digital passports, QR-linked views and APIs, with access tailored to customers, partners and authorised reviewers. Prepare for applicable DPP requirements while keeping disclosures connected to their evidence and protecting confidential records. [Share](https://www.circularise.com/share) Furniture data model ## Connect the product, its materials and the evidence behind each claim Bring composition, origin, testing and circularity information together around each product model. Give procurement, product and commercial teams consistent evidence for supplier assessments, customer requests and product claims. ### Product identity and composition Establish which product, configuration and materials the information covers. - Model, configuration, batch references and responsible-operator details - Bill of materials, component weights and relevant textile, foam, latex and filling specifications - Links to electrical components, batteries and packaging specifications, where relevant ### Sourcing and material provenance Keep origin and chain-of-custody evidence connected to the relevant inputs. - Suppliers, production sites, material sourcing locations and wood species, where relevant - Relevant EUDR geolocation evidence, due-diligence references and sourcing certificates - Recycled-feedstock origin, quantities and calculation or allocation methods ### Safety and environmental evidence Make the basis for assessments and claims available for review. - Chemical declarations, relevant emissions and safety test results, including formaldehyde-emission results where applicable - Recycled-content and environmental-footprint evidence, including methods and boundaries - Certification scope, validity and supporting records for labels or procurement requirements ### Use, repair and recovery Preserve information that helps keep products and materials in use. - Care instructions, durability evidence, warranties and relevant spare-part references - Disassembly guidance, component replacement and relevant refurbishment records - Material-separation information for wood, textiles, foams, latex and metals, alongside packaging data and applicable EPR reporting inputs Furniture readiness ## Start with one product range and the evidence it needs Passport preparation can improve how product information is managed before mandatory DPP requirements apply. Start with a defined range, connect the evidence already available and build a process that can expand across your portfolio. Map your product readiness with Circularise 1. 01 Confirm products, markets and responsibilities Identify the furniture, mattress and other interior product categories, materials and markets involved, together with your role as manufacturer, importer or distributor. Distinguish the relevant product-specific requirements and assess wooden products, electrical functions, batteries and packaging separately. 2. 02 Prioritise supplier evidence Begin with material composition, sourcing records, chemical documentation and the evidence behind existing claims. Establish who holds each record, which products it covers and when it needs review. 3. 03 Define access and ownership Assign responsibility for requesting, reviewing, approving and updating information. Separate customer-facing disclosures from restricted supplier records and information needed by authorities or lifecycle partners. 4. 04 Connect systems and manage changes Plan connections with ERP, PLM, procurement and compliance systems. Define how supplier substitutions, new materials, revised certificates and product changes trigger a review of affected records. ## Practical guidance and evidence from implementation All resources Guide Understanding Digital Product Passports Explore the product information, supplier evidence and implementation decisions behind a Digital Product Passport. Regulatory information Digital Product Passports across product groups Understand how passport obligations arise under different EU frameworks and why product-specific scope and timelines matter. Case study Circular Foam: Connecting material data for circularity Explore how Circularise used Digital Product Passports to share composition, sourcing and dismantling information for rigid polyurethane foam products, enabling access to relevant recycling data while protecting confidential supplier information. ## Furniture & Interiors FAQ Which furniture and interior products will need a passport, and when? The ESPR Working Plan schedules adoption of furniture rules for 2028. The preparatory study considers indoor and outdoor furniture, including seating, tables, storage furniture and bed frames. Mattresses have a separate workstream, with adoption planned for 2029. These are planned adoption dates; application dates will be set in the product-specific rules. How does traceability help with environmental claims? Traceability gives furniture brands a stronger basis for differentiating their products and earning customer trust. Circularise connects sourcing, recycled-content and environmental evidence to specific products, helping teams substantiate claims, respond to scrutiny and keep communications consistent as suppliers or materials change. Does EUDR apply to all furniture? EUDR covers specified wooden furniture and parts, with obligations depending on product classification and your supply-chain role. Circularise connects wood-origin records, supplier documentation and relevant due-diligence references to the products they cover, helping teams identify evidence gaps and respond to sourcing enquiries. How can furniture and interiors companies get value from traceability before passports become mandatory? Start with the information already needed for sourcing decisions, retailer requests and procurement tenders. Circularise connects supplier evidence with product records so teams can reuse approved data, identify gaps and prepare for passports through the same workflow. Furniture readiness ### Start with one product range and the evidence it needs Passport preparation can improve how product information is managed before mandatory DPP requirements apply. Start with a defined range, connect the evidence already available and build a process that can expand across your portfolio. # Detergents & Surfactants DPP & Traceability | Circularise Source: https://www.circularise.com/industry/detergents Connect ingredients, supplier evidence and product information with Circularise. Prepare for Digital Product Passports and share reliable product information. Detergents & Surfactants # Connect ingredients, supplier evidence and product information Prepare for Digital Product Passports while improving visibility across your chemical supply chain. Circularise helps manufacturers, brands and suppliers collect ingredient information, trace material inputs and share reliable product data with customers and authorised partners. Plan your detergents and surfactants passport Detergents and surfactants data model Detergents & Surfactants Connected supplier and production evidence Product identity and passport information Make it clear which product the record covers and who is responsible for it. Ingredients and technical evidence Connect ingredient information to the applicable formulation. Origin, chain of custody and claims Keep sourcing and environmental claims connected to their supporting records. Packaging and product-use information Maintain information for packaging decisions and customer communication. Prepare for Digital Product Passports Connect product identity, ingredient information and conformity records in maintained digital records. Build a consistent foundation for passport preparation, retailer requests and customer disclosures. Substantiate material and sourcing claims Link information about feedstock origin, certified inputs and environmental performance to supporting supplier records. Keep claims connected to the materials, calculation methods and certification scope behind them. Preserve visibility across suppliers Collect information across ingredient producers, formulators and manufacturing partners. Share relevant evidence while controlling access to confidential supplier and commercial information. Regulation (EU) 2026/405 — Detergents and Surfactants Regulation Regulation (EU) 2026/405 introduces Digital Product Passports for detergents and surfactants intended for end users in the EU from 23 September 2029. For manufacturers, the challenge is not simply adding a data carrier. Product, ingredient, traceability and conformity information must be brought together in a reliable digital record that can be maintained over time. Read the regulation What Circularise covers ## Reliable product information starts with connected ingredient evidence Circularise connects supplier declarations, ingredient data and technical evidence to the products they describe. Teams can reuse approved information for passport preparation, chemical compliance assessments, sourcing decisions and packaging requirements. ### Product passports and conformity information Build the product record behind the detergents DPP, connecting identity, ingredient disclosures and conformity information. Keep each record linked to the relevant formulation and supporting documentation as products and suppliers change. Explore Digital Product Passports ### Ingredients, biodegradability and chemical evidence Collect substance specifications, safety data sheets and biodegradability test reports from suppliers. Connect evidence relevant to the Detergents Regulation, REACH and CLP to the ingredients and products it covers, helping teams identify gaps and follow up efficiently. ### Feedstock origin and material claims Trace fossil, bio-based and recycled feedstocks through the relevant supply chain. Maintain sourcing records, certification evidence and material accounting for customer claims, including mass-balance allocations where appropriate to the certification scheme and claim. Explore material traceability ### Packaging, recycled content and refill information Connect bottles, closures, labels and refill packaging to material specifications and supplier evidence. Organise packaging weights, recycled-content records and recyclability assessments for PPWR preparation, while keeping product information consistent across packaged and refill formats. Explore packaging and material traceability Implementation workflow ## Collect ingredient evidence. Connect each formulation. Share approved information. Product information changes when ingredients, suppliers or formulations change. Establish a workflow that keeps those changes connected to the records used by procurement, product, sustainability and compliance teams. 1. 1 Collect required data Request ingredient specifications, chemical declarations, test reports and sourcing evidence in a consistent format. Identify the suppliers and internal teams responsible for each record, review completeness and follow up on missing information. [Collect](https://www.circularise.com/collect) 2. 2 Connect the material and product record Link ingredient inputs and supplier evidence to the relevant formulations, production batches and finished products. Preserve chain-of-custody records and distinguish physical composition from attributes allocated through mass balance. [Trace](https://www.circularise.com/trace) 3. 3Controlled sharing Share the right information Provide approved information through digital passports and controlled partner access. Connect disclosures to product identifiers and maintain access rules that reflect mandatory disclosure requirements and commercial confidentiality. [Share](https://www.circularise.com/share) Detergents and surfactants data model ## Connect the formulation, its inputs and the evidence behind it Build a consistent evidence base for what your products contain, where their ingredients come from and which claims can be substantiated. ### Product identity and passport information Make it clear which product the record covers and who is responsible for it. - Trade name, product identifiers and packaging or label image - Manufacturer, importer and relevant operator details - Product-model references and links to relevant batches - Conformity statement and passport administration details ### Ingredients and technical evidence Connect ingredient information to the applicable formulation. - Substance identities and supplier specifications - Relevant microorganism identification - Safety data sheets, chemical declarations and ingredient records - Biodegradability results and other applicable assessment evidence ### Origin, chain of custody and claims Keep sourcing and environmental claims connected to their supporting records. - Feedstock origin, suppliers and production locations - Links between material inputs, production batches and outputs - Certification scope, quantities and allocation methods - Environmental calculations and evidence supporting approved claims ### Packaging and product-use information Maintain information for packaging decisions and customer communication. - Packaging materials, components and weights - Recycled-content and recyclability evidence - Approved dosage, handling and use information - Links between packaged products, refill formats and their digital records Detergents and surfactants passport readiness ## Build a repeatable approach across your product portfolio Start with a defined product range and its ingredient suppliers. Establish how information is collected, reviewed and maintained, then extend the approach across formulations, brands and markets. Map your passport readiness with Circularise 1. 01 Confirm product and operator scope Identify the detergents and surfactants involved, their intended users and your role in the supply chain. Map product, chemical and packaging requirements to the relevant teams and records. 2. 02 Prioritise ingredient and supplier evidence Begin with composition records, safety data sheets, biodegradability evidence and sourcing documentation. Establish who holds each record, which formulations it covers and where information is missing. 3. 03 Define disclosure and responsibility Assign responsibility for reviewing, approving and updating information. Map required disclosures alongside controlled access to supporting supplier, formulation and commercial records. 4. 04 Connect systems and manage changes Plan connections with formulation, ERP, procurement and compliance systems. Define how ingredient substitutions, supplier changes and updated assessments trigger a review of affected product records. ## Practical guidance and evidence from implementation All resources Guide Understanding Digital Product Passports Explore the product information, implementation considerations and business opportunities behind DPPs. Case study Connecting chemical material flows with certification evidence See how DOMO uses Circularise to digitise mass-balance traceability and scale ISCC PLUS certification across production sites. ## Detergents & Surfactants FAQ Which detergents and surfactants need a Digital Product Passport? The requirement covers household, industrial and institutional detergents, alongside surfactants supplied directly to end users. Upstream surfactant suppliers also play a role by providing the ingredient and technical evidence manufacturers need. Circularise connects these supplier records to finished products, helping companies prepare passports and respond to downstream information requests. How does passport preparation connect with existing chemical requirements? Companies already collect information for REACH, CLP and detergent-specific requirements. Passport preparation creates an opportunity to connect these records around the same product and formulation. Circularise helps teams reuse relevant substance information, safety data sheets and supplier evidence, while keeping each disclosure aligned with its purpose. How can Circularise help companies prepare for evolving biodegradability requirements? The Regulation provides for extending biodegradability requirements beyond surfactants to detergent films and certain other organic ingredients. Circularise helps connect ingredient identities, supplier specifications and test results to affected formulations. This gives teams a clearer basis for identifying evidence gaps, requesting updated assessments and planning supplier or formulation changes. How can companies keep product information reliable when formulations change? An ingredient substitution can affect several products and the evidence behind them. Circularise helps maintain connections between supplier inputs, formulation versions and supporting records, so teams can identify affected products and review their disclosures. This makes passport preparation part of ongoing product information management. Detergents and surfactants passport readiness ### Build a repeatable approach across your product portfolio Start with a defined product range and its ingredient suppliers. Establish how information is collected, reviewed and maintained, then extend the approach across formulations, brands and markets. # Iron & Steel Traceability & Digital Product Passports Source: https://www.circularise.com/industry/iron-and-steel Connect iron and steel origin, composition and production evidence with Circularise. Prepare for Digital Product Passports and share reliable product information. Iron & Steel # Turn iron and steel data into proof across products, trade and procurement. Connect material origin, composition, production routes, carbon footprint and recycled-content evidence across ironmaking, steelmaking, casting and downstream processing. Circularise collects supplier evidence, links material and production records across transformations, and shares controlled product information for Digital Product Passport preparation, applicable trade requirements, carbon reporting and customer requests. Plan your iron and steel data roadmap Iron and steel data model Iron & Steel Connected supplier and production evidence Material and product identity Distinguish iron inputs, cast iron products, steel products and manufactured components. Production and origin Explain where materials came from and how they were processed. Carbon and circularity Keep environmental values connected to their calculation basis. Technical and compliance evidence Connect declarations to the materials and products they describe. Prepare for Digital Product Passports Build the product and supplier data foundation ahead of the final ESPR requirements for iron and steel. Prove origin and processing Connect country of origin, melt-and-pour country, heat number and supporting certificates to the steel products placed on the market. Reuse verified evidence Use the same connected data across DPPs, CBAM workflows, construction documentation, procurement and customer disclosures. Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 — Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation Iron and steel are among the first product groups prioritised under ESPR, with product specific rules planned for adoption in 2026. Circularise connects supplier evidence and material flows for iron and steel producers, foundries, processors and importers—preparing data for DPPs, carbon reporting, origin verification and recycled-content claims. Adoption and application are separate milestones; application dates remain unconfirmed. Explore the EU framework WHAT CIRCULARISE COVERS ## Keep iron and steel information connected from production to final use. Iron producers, foundries, steelmakers and processors already hold substantial technical information. The challenge is connecting it across suppliers, production stages and customer systems. Circularise connects that evidence to material and product records, making it easier to answer requests from automotive, construction, machinery and other downstream industries. ### Iron inputs and cast products Connect pig iron, direct-reduced iron - including hot-briquetted iron - and scrap records to the batches that use them. For foundries, maintain links between feedstock, casting composition, production records and customer components. ### Steel products and processing Carry relevant evidence from steelmaking into slabs, billets, coils, sheets, bars, tubes and downstream parts. Preserve the relationship between source documents and the products created through casting, rolling, cutting or fabrication. ### Carbon and origin evidence Organise production-route, emissions and origin information for applicable CBAM obligations and customer purchasing criteria. For imports covered by EU steel trade measures, connect melt-and-pour evidence and Mill Test Certificates to the relevant consignments. ### Downstream requirements and purchasing decisions Provide material information for automotive circularity work under ELV rules and construction-product documentation where applicable. Prepare evidence for the proposed low-carbon purchasing criteria and relevant origin conditions, keeping each requirement tied to its actual scope. Implementation workflow ## Collect once. Maintain the connections. Share for each purpose. Iron and steel information passes through multiple suppliers and production stages. An ongoing data workflow keeps evidence connected as materials are transformed, so it can be reused across product passports, procurement and customer disclosures. 1. 1 Collect supplier and production evidence Request composition, origin, recycled-material and emissions information from suppliers. Bring together iron feedstock records, foundry certificates, steel Mill Test Certificates and supporting declarations, with clear ownership and review status. 2. 2 Trace materials through production Connect incoming materials to production batches and outputs, including iron reduction, melting, casting and steel processing. Record transformations, quantities and allocation methods so downstream claims remain connected to their evidence. 3. 3Controlled sharing Share the appropriate information Create permissioned disclosures for customers and partners, and prepare product-passport views as requirements become final. Keep published information linked to its source, methodology and applicable product identifier. Iron and steel data model ## Build records that reflect the material, process and requirement. The exact fields depend on the product and applicable rules. Start by connecting material identity, production history, origin and sustainability evidence to clear data owners and supporting documents, ready to incorporate the final regulatory requirements. ### Material and product identity Distinguish iron inputs, cast iron products, steel products and manufactured components. - Material type, grade, composition and product description. - Product, batch, heat or casting identifiers, as appropriate. - Quantity, classification and links to downstream parts. ### Production and origin Explain where materials came from and how they were processed. - Supplier, producer and relevant production facilities. - Reduction, melting, casting and subsequent processing routes. - Country-of-origin evidence and melt-and-pour records where applicable. ### Carbon and circularity Keep environmental values connected to their calculation basis. - Product carbon footprint or applicable CBAM emissions data. - Scrap inputs, recycled-content calculations and allocation methods. - System boundaries, reporting periods and verification records. ### Technical and compliance evidence Connect declarations to the materials and products they describe. - Material certificates, test results and quality documentation. - Relevant substances information, including applicable REACH declarations. - Customer specifications and downstream construction or automotive documentation. Iron and steel readiness ## Start with the evidence your customers already request. Build around today’s supply-chain needs while preparing for future product-specific requirements. Map your readiness with Circularise 1. 01 Define products and responsibilities Separate iron inputs, castings, intermediate steel products and finished components. Identify where your business acts as manufacturer, importer, processor or supplier. 2. 02 Prioritise missing supplier evidence Start with information that depends on upstream partners: production location, composition, emissions, scrap inputs and supporting certificates. 3. 03 Map material transformations Define how input batches connect to outputs, including blending, remelting, casting and cutting. Agree how quantities, losses and claims are recorded. 4. 04 Set access and system connections Identify data owners and integrations with existing production, ERP, quality and environmental systems. Decide which information can be shared and with whom. ## Guidance for your next implementation decision All resources Guide Understanding ESPR Explore the framework behind future product-specific ecodesign and passport requirements. Requirements Preparing for DPP Explore product scope, timelines and the supplier-data workflows behind passport readiness. Case study Automotive supply-chain visibility See how Circularise worked with Porsche and its suppliers on material traceability and confidential information exchange across selected material streams. ## Iron & Steel FAQ Which products will need an ESPR passport, and when? Iron and steel are an ESPR priority, but the final delegated act will determine covered products, required information and application dates. The Commission currently indicates adoption in Q4 2026. In the meantime, companies can begin tracing material flows and linking supplier, production and sustainability evidence to their products. Who is responsible for the information? Responsibilities depend on the legislation and the operator’s role. Under ESPR, manufacturers have core product-compliance duties, while importers and distributors have their own checks and obligations. Upstream suppliers may need to provide evidence even when they do not issue the finished product’s passport. Connecting the supply chain is therefore essential: each company needs access to reliable information from the actors that generate it, while retaining responsibility for its own obligations. How does CBAM apply to iron and steel? CBAM covers specified iron and steel goods according to customs classification and applicable exemptions. Relevant businesses need emissions information calculated under CBAM rules. Circularise connects supplier and production evidence to imported goods; a product carbon footprint, environmental declaration or DPP does not automatically satisfy CBAM. How are automotive and ELV requirements connected? Iron castings and steel components enter vehicles through multiple suppliers. Their composition and material evidence can help vehicle manufacturers address circularity, recyclability and end-of-life information requirements. ELV obligations must be assessed at the vehicle and relevant component level; they do not make every iron or steel supplier a vehicle-passport issuer. What about construction, packaging and batteries? Applicability follows the product placed on the market. A cast iron pipe or steel construction product may fall under construction product rules; steel packaging has packaging requirements. Supplying metal for a battery casing does not itself create a battery-passport obligation for the metal supplier. Iron and steel readiness ### Start with the evidence your customers already request. Build around today’s supply-chain needs while preparing for future product-specific requirements. # Aluminium Traceability & Digital Product Passports Source: https://www.circularise.com/industry/aluminium Connect aluminium origin, alloy composition and environmental evidence with Circularise. Prepare for Digital Product Passports and share reliable product information. Aluminium # Connect aluminium origin, composition and environmental performance Prepare for Digital Product Passports and meet growing demands for traceable aluminium data. Circularise helps producers, processors and importers collect supplier evidence, trace primary and recycled materials through processing, and substantiate information for carbon reporting, market access and customer requirements. Map your aluminium requirements Aluminium data model Aluminium Connected supplier and production evidence Material identity and origin Identify the aluminium supplied and substantiate its provenance. Production history and chain of custody Preserve material continuity through processing and changes in ownership. Recycled content and recovery Connect recycled-content claims to feedstock records and material accounting. Carbon and environmental evidence Make environmental figures traceable to their underlying production data. Prepare for aluminium Digital Product Passports Connect product identity, alloy specifications and supplier documentation in maintained material records that can feed future passports and downstream product requirements. Substantiate origin, recycled content and carbon claims Link sourcing and production locations, scrap inputs and emissions data to the records and calculation methods needed for regulatory disclosures and customer assessments. Preserve traceability through processing Keep material data connected through casting, rolling, extrusion and recycling. Share relevant evidence with customers and authorised partners while protecting confidential supplier and production information. What Circularise covers ## Reliable aluminium information starts before the finished product Aluminium can pass through refining, smelting, remelting, casting and multiple processing stages before reaching a customer. Primary metal, purchased scrap and production scrap may enter the same process, while alloy specifications, emissions data and sourcing records remain in separate systems. Circularise connects supplier evidence with material, production and product records, enabling teams to reuse information for passport preparation, sourcing assessments and regulatory documentation. ### Aluminium passports and downstream product information Build the material record behind future aluminium DPP requirements, linking product identity with composition, production history and supporting evidence. Maintain connections between intermediate materials and downstream products, such as vehicle components, construction products and battery materials. Their respective obligations depend on the product and applicable legislation; an aluminium record does not automatically fulfil a finished product’s passport requirements. Explore Digital Product Passports ### Origin and manufacturing claims Connect material origin with the facilities and processes involved in its production. Keep refining, smelting, casting, processing and recycling locations linked to supplier declarations and transaction records. Give procurement and commercial teams evidence for sourcing decisions, customer origin requests and claims about European production. Customs origin must still be determined under the applicable rules; a supplier’s address alone does not establish it. Explore metals and critical raw materials ### Carbon and production evidence Collect installation, production-route, energy and emissions information from the suppliers that hold it. Connect these records to the relevant aluminium products and reporting periods. For covered aluminium imports, organise evidence needed by the responsible CBAM declarant. Retain separate calculation methods and boundaries for CBAM embedded emissions, product carbon footprints and customer environmental declarations. ### Recycled aluminium and material recovery Trace recycled inputs through remelting, alloy adjustment and subsequent processing. Maintain evidence of scrap origin, classification, quantities and the method used to calculate recycled content. For automotive supply chains, connect this information to vehicle manufacturers’ preparation for recycled-content declarations and future aluminium targets under the ELV Regulation. Preserve alloy and treatment information that helps customers and recyclers assess recovery options. Explore automotive circularity Implementation workflow ## Collect once. Maintain the connections. Share for each purpose. Aluminium data changes when feedstock, alloy recipes, production sites or processing routes change. Establish a workflow that keeps material records connected to the evidence used by procurement, production, sustainability and compliance teams. 1. 1 Collect required data Map information needs to product families, production sites and suppliers. Request alloy specifications, origin records, recycled-input quantities and environmental evidence, then review completeness and follow up on gaps. 2. 2 Connect the material record Link incoming metal and scrap to production batches, transformations and outgoing products. Preserve supplier evidence, quantities, processing losses and calculation methods through casting, rolling, extrusion and subsequent manufacturing. 3. 3Controlled sharing Share the right information Provide approved information through product passports, data carriers, APIs and controlled partner access. Prepare the required identifiers and registration information while protecting confidential supplier, process and transaction data. Aluminium data model ## Connect the alloy, its production history and the evidence behind it. Prepare aluminium data that answers more than one request. Link material specifications, sourcing records and production evidence to the products supplied, creating a consistent basis for passport preparation, carbon reporting and procurement decisions. ### Material identity and origin Identify the aluminium supplied and substantiate its provenance. - Product form, alloy designation, grade and composition - Cast, heat, batch and product identifiers - Feedstock origin and refining, smelting and casting locations - Supplier declarations, material certificates and origin documentation ### Production history and chain of custody Preserve material continuity through processing and changes in ownership. - Suppliers, production facilities and processing routes - Links between input materials, production batches and outputs - Quantities, yields, processing losses and transaction records - Connections to supplied sheets, extrusions, castings and components ### Recycled content and recovery Connect recycled-content claims to feedstock records and material accounting. - Primary metal, purchased scrap and internal process returns - Scrap origin and pre-consumer or post-consumer classification - Recycled-content calculations, accounting periods and allocation rules - Alloy, coating and contamination information relevant to sorting and remelting ### Carbon and environmental evidence Make environmental figures traceable to their underlying production data. - Production volumes, energy consumption and energy sources - Process emissions and relevant upstream data - Calculation boundaries, methodologies and allocation rules - Carbon-footprint, environmental declaration and CBAM evidence, including verification where required Aluminium passport readiness ## Start with the evidence your suppliers hold Preparing for aluminium passports creates an opportunity to improve how material information is collected and maintained today. Start with a defined product family, production route or customer programme and build a repeatable process across your portfolio. Map your aluminium readiness with Circularise 1. 01 Confirm product and regulatory scope Identify the aluminium products, markets and downstream applications involved. Map the requirements relevant to your role as producer, processor, importer or distributor. 2. 02 Prioritise upstream evidence Start with alloy composition, production locations, scrap inputs and emissions data. Identify who holds each record and which materials, sites and periods it covers. 3. 03 Establish ownership and calculation rules Assign responsibility for approving and updating information. Document how recycled content, origin and environmental figures are established for each purpose. 4. 04 Connect systems and access rules Plan connections with production, ERP, procurement and LCA systems. Define customer, auditor, authority and recycler access, together with how production changes update the material record. ## Practical guidance and evidence from implementation All resources Guide Understanding Digital Product Passports Explore the identifiers, supplier information and controlled data sharing behind a DPP. Case study Tracing recovered materials through Audi’s MaterialLoop project Explore how Circularise helped trace materials, including aluminium, from vehicle dismantling through recycling and reuse in Audi’s MaterialLoop pilot. ## Aluminium FAQ What is an aluminium Digital Product Passport? An aluminium DPP is a digital record connecting a material or product to its identity, composition and required sustainability information. Linking these data to supplier evidence and production history creates a reliable basis for passport disclosures, carbon reporting and customer requests. The aluminium-specific rules will determine which information must be included and who can access it. Does aluminium’s critical raw material status create another passport obligation? Critical raw material status does not create a separate, universal aluminium passport. It does reinforce the importance of knowing where aluminium is sourced, processed and recycled. Connecting this information to suppliers and material flows gives companies evidence for supply-risk assessments, sourcing diversification and origin verification, alongside preparation for product passports. How do aluminium records relate to batteries, construction products and packaging? Aluminium data feeds into the information downstream manufacturers need: composition and carbon-footprint evidence for batteries, performance and environmental documentation for construction products, and material composition and recyclability evidence for packaging. Keeping that evidence connected through processing allows customers to use it for their own declarations and product records, applying the relevant calculation and disclosure rules. Does traceability prove recycled content or make aluminium suitable for reuse? Traceability provides the evidence needed to substantiate recycled-content claims by connecting scrap origin, input quantities, processing records and calculation methods. Linking alloy composition and quality-test results to the same material record also helps customers assess suitability for reuse or further processing. Claims and material suitability still depend on the applicable methods and assessments, with the supporting evidence available for customer review and audits. Aluminium passport readiness ### Start with the evidence your suppliers hold Preparing for aluminium passports creates an opportunity to improve how material information is collected and maintained today. Start with a defined product family, production route or customer programme and build a repeatable process across your portfolio.