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SUMMARY:2nd DPP Event: Digital Product Passport & Traceability: Enabling Sustainability through Effective Policy
DESCRIPTION:On November 27th\, 2025 the second DPP Event themed “Digital Product Passport & Traceability: Enabling Sustainability through Effective Policy” successfully took place\, welcoming participants  at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)\, Place du Congrès 1\, 1000 Brussels. \nThis milestone event is part of an ongoing series organized by the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) together with the Division of Circular Economy & Tracing of the I-SENSE Group. For this year\, the event was organised in collaboration with CEPS. The series brought together stakeholders from diverse sectors who exchanged insights\, addressed challenges\, and highlighted the critical role of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) in advancing circular economy practices and driving progress towards climate neutrality. \nIn addition to fruitful discussions\, the event featured a series of interactive workshops.  In particular\, three workshops took place\, exploring key governance challenges surrounding DPP data interoperability challenges and DPP related innovation which were built around a common scenario\, to facilitate interactions. \nThis year’s edition spotlighted the W2W Project\, an initiative dedicated to the transformative valorisation of wood waste. W2W promotes a circular economy by extending the lifecycle of wood-based materials and diverting them from landfills and incineration facilities. \nView here the full agenda of the event. \nKey takeaways from this event \n1. DPP as a core of product information. As Omnibus IV\, the Ecodesign Directive and the Single Market Strategy take effect\, the DPP is becoming the main channel for communicating product information with digital labels\, safety information\, technical files and lifecycle data integrated. \n2. The rise of DPP-like systems globally makes interoperability critical. Several non-EU countries (e.g. Vietnam\, China) are developing systems similar to DPPs\, although often supporting different goals\, then the ones introduced by EU. This creates urgency for interoperability as well as sustainability and circularity reference and international standards. \n3. Common data structures as first priority. A first immediate task is to define common data structures and interoperability protocols at EU level\, ensuring that DPP information can travel across value chains\, regulatory systems and borders. \n4. Obligatory DPP adoption should be accompanied by adequate support measures. A clear legal mandate making DPPs obligatory across product groups should be supported by financial incentives to reduce the cost of early adoption and help local authorities build the necessary capacity. \n5. Several practical challenges still need to be addressed. Lack of stakeholder readiness\, uncertainty concerning the data formats and data access levels\, as well as difficulties in collecting data from multiple actors across the product lifecycle should be addressed through clearer guidance and sharing best practices. \n6. DPPs can strengthen market surveillance. Measures outlined in the Toy Safety Regulation show that DPPs could be used by authorities to access reliable product data\, driving the path towards DPP to be used as a tool for improving conformity checks. \n\nWorkshop 1 (Governance)\nResponsibilities and verification roles need to be clearly defined. \nThe responsibility for the DPP data might be unclear and/or shared across the value chain. \nPolicy Recommendation:  \nProvide accountability map specifying stakeholders owning each data category\, actors responsible for keeping it up to date and those in charge for verifying its accuracy. \nThere is concern\, that DPP implementation might create extra burden for companies. \nThe concern about extra financial burden related to collecting\, maintaining\, and verifying DPP data was expressed. \nPolicy Recommendation:  \nIntroduce simplified reporting pathways and SME support tools as well as financial incentives \nUpdate responsibilities related to specific lifecycle events. \nParticipants agreed\, that in most cases\, DPP data updates occur after specific lifecycle events like repairs\, component changes or certification expiration. Those events trigger data updates. \nPolicy Recommendation:  \nDefine rules for event-based updates\, namely updates triggering events\, allowed update period and stakeholders\, who will be responsible for keeping the record of the product updated. \nWorkshop 2 (Interoperability)\nHarmonization of standards is essential\, as many data fields lack unified\, machine-readable formats\, creating fragmentation across stakeholders. \nPolicy Recommendation:  \nThe EU should promote a single harmonized DPP data model across product categories\, aligned with ISO standards\, ESPR requirements and FAIR principles\, and delegated acts. This includes common data structures\, controlled vocabularies\, and consistent formatting rules to ensure interoperability throughout the value chain. \nVerification and certification mechanisms must be strengthened\, particularly for product ID\, recycled content\, and certificates\, where reliability and accuracy are recurring issues. \nPolicy Recommendation:  \nIntroduce an EU-wide digital verification and certification framework covering key attributes (e.g.\, recycled content\, product ID authenticity). This should include accreditation criteria for verifiers\, digital signatures\, mass-balance verification (ISO 22095)\, and mandatory certificate validity periods to support trust and enforcement. \nData privacy and policy alignment are critical\, especially for datasets like repair records that may involve personal information subject to GDPR constraints. \nPolicy Recommendation:  \nDevelop GDPR-aligned sectoral guidance for DPP data handling\, including rules for pseudonymization\, data minimization\, and role allocation (controller/processor). Ensure that ESPR data obligations and product-safety requirements are harmonized with privacy protections. \nClear guidelines and structured data models are needed for end-of-life instructions\, carbon footprint data\, and other dynamic fields\, which currently face inconsistencies in format and use. \nPolicy Recommendation:  \nPublish EU harmonized guidelines (under ESPR delegated acts) defining standardized calculation methods\, reporting formats\, machine-readable schemas\, and harmonized end-of-life EoL instruction models. These requirements should support automated data exchange and ensure consistency across Member States. \nWorkshop 3 (Policy-Enabled Innovation & Business Incentives)\nThe innovation potential of the novel enabling features of an ESPR-backed DPP seems under-evaluated. \nMany envisioned “DPP use cases” do not necessarily require an ESPR-backed DPP. For example\, information exchange between manufacturers and customers has long been possible. However\, an ESPR-backed DPP introduces game-changing features\, such as manufacturer-independent information access across all brands. These capabilities enable new business roles (e.g.\, third-party repair services\, data-driven marketplaces) and create opportunities for manufacturers to differentiate and monetize their offerings. \nPolicy Recommendation:  \nClearly communicate the novel enabling features of an ESPR-backed DPP and the resulting innovation opportunities. \nThe economic impact of transparency alone remains unclear. \nMany envisioned DPP use cases aim to provide transparency and build trust around product sustainability performance indicators. However\, it is often unclear whether—and how—manufacturers can monetize improved sustainability. \nPolicy Recommendation:  \nDevelop clear economic incentives and business cases for manufacturers of more sustainable products. \nPolicies that enable more radical innovation should be predictable and stable. \nGame-changing features of an ESPR-backed DPP (e.g.\, information requirements\, access rights) and related policies (e.g.\, performance standards\, right-to-repair regulations) can and should enable circular innovation and increase its profitability. However\, uncertainty and risk associated with policy-dependent innovation remain significant. \nPolicy Recommendation:  \nMinimize risks of investing in circular innovation by implementing predictable and stable policy frameworks. \nContributor: Bernhard Bergmair \nProject: PACE_DPP – Promoting and Accelerating a Digital Product Passport-based Data-Service Ecosystem \nFunding: This Lighthouse Project has been made possible by financial contributions from the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action\, Environment\, Energy\, Mobility\, Innovation and Technology (BMK)\, supported by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)\, as well as from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)\, supported by the German Research Promotion Agency (DLR-PT). \nhttps://dpp-austria.at/ \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/dpp-austria \n \nAffiliation of Bernhard Bergmair \nSilicon Austria Labs GmbH \nResearch Center for Elec­tronics and Soft­ware Based Systems \nhttps://www.silicon-austria-labs.com/ \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-austria-labs \n \nView the presentations below \nWelcome & Introduction\, Lucyna Lekawska-Andrinopoulou\, ICCS \nImplementing DPPs for the transition to a Circular Economy\, Thomas Ebert\, EC \nSupporting interoperability of Digital Product Passport (DPP) Information Systems\, Laetitia Montero\, UNEP \nFeatured project W2W Enhancing Waste Wood Valorization with DPP Recommendations for Policy Makers\, Themis Kavour\, CERTH \nPolicy insights from DPP implementation in the wood waste\, battery and textiles value chains\, Vasileios Rizos\, CEPS \nThe EU and Global Regulatory\, DPP Industry & Standardization Landscape\, Rembrandt Koppelaar\, EcoWise \nWatch the video recording \nSorry\, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.DPP Event Recording – Part A \nSorry\, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.DPP Event Recording – Part B \nStay tuned for future events in the Digital Product Passport & Tracing series!
URL:https://www.iccs-dppeventseries.eu/event/2nd-dpp-event-digital-product-passport-tracing-policies-for-successful-implementation/
LOCATION:Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)\, Place du Congrès 1\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:The 1st Digital Product Passport (DPP) Workshop: A Step Forward for Circular Economy
DESCRIPTION:On November 14th\, 2024\, the first DPP Workshop\, themed “Digital Product Passport & Tracing: Projects Joining Forces\,” successfully took place online. This milestone event is part of an ongoing series organized by the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) and the Division of Circular Economy & Tracing of the I-SENSE Group. These initiatives aim to engage stakeholders across sectors\, emphasizing the pivotal role of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) in fostering circular economy practices and advancing climate neutrality. \nThis first workshop highlighted the European Project DigInTraCE and attracted significant interest\, with over 185 attendees and more than 260 registrations. It served as a collaborative platform to explore the transformative potential of DPPs in enhancing transparency and traceability within industries. \nKey Takeaways from the Workshop \n\nDemand for Collaboration: A strong consensus emerged on the need for cooperation and alignment among DPP initiatives across various sectors.\nUnified Goals Across Diverse Approaches: While different methodologies for implementing DPPs exist\, a common framework is essential to address cross-industry challenges effectively.\nIntegration of Technologies: Combining DPPs with sorting systems\, sensors\, and other advanced technologies was identified as a promising avenue to optimize efficiency and traceability.\nStakeholder Awareness: Building awareness and fostering communication across sectors remains a top priority for maximizing the benefits of DPPs.\nExpansion into the Food Sector: Growing interest in DPPs for food products highlights new possibilities for expanding the application of this transformative tool.\n\nThe success of this workshop underlines the momentum building around DPPs as a cornerstone for sustainable practices and innovation in circular economy initiatives. Stay tuned for future events in the Digital Product Passport & Tracing series! \nThe Video is Available here \nTHE WORKSHOP’s PRESENTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE BELOW:PART 1 \n\nLucyna Lekawska-Andrinopoulou\, Welcome and Introduction\nFranziska Zibold\, Towards sustainable products: DPP – State of play\nThomas L. Rödding\, DPP Standardization work – current status\nSusanne Guth-Orlowski\, DPP Pioneers: Batteries sector\n\nPART 2 – Projects \n\nDigInTraCE\, Thodoris Theodoropoulos\, ICCS\, Towards Dynamically updated DPP. Exploring the link between DPP and advanced sorting techniques\nCIRPASS-2\, Carolynn Bernier\, CEA Cross-sectoral DPPs for compliance and beyond compliance\nReconstruct\, Jose Lucas Masero\, ITeC RECONSTRUCT’s Digital Product Passport\nMöbelPass\, Sarah Fallahi\, RISE\, Prototyping DPPs for the furniture sector\nMaDiTraCE\, Doruk Sahinel\, Spherity\, Traceability in Raw Material Supply Chains: Maditrace DPP Approach\nPlooto\, Kostas Kalaboukas\, Magiolli\, Plooto: A tool for supply chain traceability and DPP sharing\nTheros\, Nikos Zacharatos\, ICCS\, DPP and traceability concept for organic foods\nDPP4Food\, Alexandra Anderluh\, Digital Product Pass Concept for a Soy Supply Chain – first insights\nLucyna Lekawska-Andrinopoulou\, ICCS \, Discussion and wrap-up
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