Battery Passport

What is Battery Passport?

Battery Passport is a digital document assigned to each battery, containing key information about its life cycle – from the origin and composition of raw materials, through the carbon footprint and production process, to data on the possibilities of recycling and recovering materials.

It is a mandatory element in line with EU Regulation 2023/1542, aimed at increasing the transparency of supply chains, supporting the circular economy and improving the sustainable design of batteries.

Legal Background - Battery Passport

EU Regulation 2023/1542 (Battery Regulation) is part of the European Green Deal implementation roadmap, replacing the previous Directive 2006/66/EC.

The regulation introduces comprehensive requirements including:

full traceability of the origin of raw materials used in batteries, including so-called critical raw materials,
carbon footprint calculation and reporting at all stages of the battery life cycle,
implementation of the Digital Battery Passport – a digital document containing data on the composition, technical parameters, history of use and recycling possibilities,
sustainable design requirements – including minimal use of recycled materials and design for easy disassembly,
extended producer responsibility covering the collection of used batteries and ensuring their safe processing.

Battery Regulation - main assumptions:

Traceability

The Battery Passport will enable the tracking of batteries from raw material extraction, through production, distribution, use, and recycling.

Sustainable development

The regulation aims to promote sustainable practices throughout the battery value chain, including minimizing negative environmental impacts..

Digital format

The Battery Passport will be in digital form, enabling easy access to information and data exchange between various economic entities and consumers.

Mandatory requirements

Having a passport for all batteries placed on the EU market, including portable, automotive, industrial and electric vehicle batteries.

Responsibility

Entities placing batteries on the market (manufacturers, importers) will be responsible for meeting the battery passport requirements in accordance with the regulation.

Labeling and marking

Batteries must be appropriately marked with a QR code, which provides access to the electronic battery passport (the most important information about the product).

'Battery Passport' Implementation Schedule

The regulation entered into force in August 2023, and its requirements are being implemented in phases to allow businesses to adapt their processes and reporting systems. The Battery Passport requirement will begin to apply to additional battery categories between 2026 and 2028, in line with the European Commission's timetable.

What does the Digital Battery Passport include?

Detailed information included in the Digital Battery Passport:

Battery identification data: Unique identifier, serial number, model, manufacturer data.

Battery composition information: Detailed material composition, including materials used in the cathode, anode and electrolyte.
Origin and production history: Information about sourcing raw materials, production location and conditions, and supply chain.
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) parameters: Environmental impact, energy and water consumption, carbon footprint, emissions, waste volume, recyclability.
Use and maintenance information: Instructions for safe use, maintenance, repair, tips for extending battery life.
Recycling data: Information about recycling processes, disposal methods, and possibilities of reusing materials.
Compliance Information: Certificates and test results of compliance with environmental standards.

Benefits of introducing

Digital Battery Passport

At Green Reporting, we are creating an advanced 'Battery Passport' module within our Reporting Assistant system.

Increased transparency

Allows you to track batteries from raw materials to disposal.

Improving recycling efficiency

Facilitates the identification of materials and recycling processes.

Supporting sustainable development

It helps you make informed decisions about purchasing, using and recycling batteries.

Increased security

Information about composition and potential hazards.

How can we help you?

In a world of increasing regulatory requirements and dynamic climate change, companies need not only knowledge, but also effective tools that will help them stay one step ahead of the competition.
Green Reporting is your strategic partner in achieving full environmental compliance and building a market advantage based on sustainable development.

Audit and analysis

We are assessing which batteries are subject to the carbon passport and footprint requirements and what data must be collected.

Reporting Assistant

Our Battery Passport module provides automatic generation of DPP with QR code and quick access to the required data.

Implementation and integration

We help implement a data format that supports interoperability in the EU market.

What does this mean for your business?

Products covered by EU Regulation 2023/1542 (Battery Regulation) will be required to have Digital Battery Passport, containing key data on their life cycle, carbon footprint, repair and recycling options, and information on compliance with environmental regulations.