DPP Compliance
What is a Digital Product Passport?
Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a digital document containing data on the entire life cycle of a product – from raw materials, through material composition and carbon footprint, to recyclability. It is intended to enable consumers, companies and institutions to make informed purchasing decisions and improve sustainable product design.
Legal Requirements – ESPR
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is the cornerstone of the EU's green industry policy.
It obliges manufacturers and importers to implement digital product passports for specific product categories, starting with textiles, electronics and batteries.
Requirements include:
Mandatory reporting of specific environmental indicators
Sharing data with all participants in the value chain
Compliance with interoperable data formats (e.g. EPCIS, eIDAS)
The obligation to implement DPP from the moment the product is introduced to the market
DPP - Digital Product Passport includes:
Material composition and components
Emissions and carbon footprint information
Reuse and recycling options
Security and Compliance Information
QR code for accessing data
Digital product history
How can we help?
We are a partner in preparing your company for DPP implementation. Our support includes substantive, technological and operational aspects.
Our services:
Analysis of responsibilities in your product category.
Mapping the data needed to create a DPP.
Consulting on ESPR, DPP and data interoperability.
Preparation for integration with external EU registers and platforms.
What distinguishes us from others is
System Reporting Assistant - DPP module
At Green Reporting, we create an advanced DPP module within our Reporting Assistant system.
This is a comprehensive solution that will allow your company to:
Centralize product data
- collect and manage all information required for DPP in one place.
Create ESPR-compliant passports
– automatically generate digital product passports compliant with European requirements.
Collaborate with component suppliers
– invite producers and collect data directly from the source.
Export ready passports
– Easily submit final DPPs to external systems or EU registries.
Consultation and preparation of the organization
Implementing a digital product passport (DPP) is not just a matter of technology – it is a strategic change that affects the entire organization. Therefore, to start with, it is worth asking yourself a few key questions:
Are your products on the ESPR list of categories?
What data do you need to collect, where to get it from and in what form is it required?
Is your team – from R&D to compliance to production – ready for digital transformation?
How to prepare for integration with European data interoperability systems?
At Green Reporting, we help companies go through this process consciously and without unnecessary downtime. We offer:
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ESPR and DPP Implementation Readiness Audit, which analyzes the current state of data, systems and the team.
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Workshops for key departmentsto collectively understand legal and operational requirements.
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Digital transformation plan, including data migration, tool selection and key milestones.
DPP Implementation Roadmap, which shows you step by step how to achieve ESPR compliance – without chaos and unnecessary costs.
It is not just advisory support. It is a real partnership in building an advantage in the new, sustainable economy.
Find out more about DPP and the ESPR Regulation:
What is ESPR and who does it apply to?
ESPR is an EU regulation (EU 2024/1781) that introduces a framework for the eco-design of products to improve their sustainability. It applies to manufacturers, importers and distributors placing products on the EU market – both consumer and industrial, in B2C and B2B models. ESPR covers, among others, durability, reparability, recycled content and information requirements.
Will all products be required to have a Digital Product Passport (DPP)?
No. The obligation to have an OPD will only apply to product groups specified in delegated acts issued under the ESPR. It is also possible that some components (e.g. batteries) will have an OPD even if the main product is not covered by this requirement.
Does ESPR apply to used, remanufactured and replacement parts? Answer:
ESPR only covers new products placed on the EU market. Used products are excluded from the scope. However, remanufactured products, which have been significantly modified and are treated as new, are covered. Spare parts are covered by ESPR unless they are already subject to specific sector regulations (e.g. automotive).
How will ESPR impact product repairability and the right to repair?
ESPR will introduce mandatory repairability requirements for specific product groups – e.g. availability of spare parts, compatibility with tools, disassembly. It may also require manufacturers to present a repairability indicator and provide information to consumers on how to repair a given product.
Do products imported from outside the EU also have to meet ESPR requirements and have a DPP?
Yes. All products placed on the EU market – regardless of country of origin – will have to comply with the relevant requirements under the ESPR. The responsibility for ensuring compliance lies with the entity placing the product on the EU market. This includes making the GMP available to consumers and regulators.
What products will be covered by ESPR regulation?
The ESPR Regulation will cover a wide range of products placed on the market in the European Union, with an emphasis on their sustainability, reparability, recyclability and reducing their negative impact on the environment.
Priority products identified by the European Commission:
Electronic devices and ICT
TVs, laptops, smartphones, tablets, servers and other digital devicesfabrics
Clothing, home textiles, footwear – taking into account material composition and life cycleFurniture and mattresses
Including wooden and mixed products, taking into account the possibility of disassembly and repairIron, steel and aluminum products
Including structural components, industrial components and semi-finished productsTires and batteries
Taking into account durability, reuse and hazardous substance contentPackaging and plastic products
Material composition, recyclability, recycled contentChemicals and cleaning products
Including detergents and products containing volatile organic compounds
What does this mean for your business?
Products covered by ESPR will be required to have Digital Product Passport (DPP), containing key data on their life cycle, carbon footprint, repair and recycling options, and information on compliance with environmental regulations.
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