What is DPP (Digital Product Passport)?
What is a Digital Product Passport?
A Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a structured digital file that contains essential information about a product’s entire lifecycle — from its raw materials and production methods to usage, repairs, and end-of-life handling. These digital passports are part of a broader push for transparency, sustainability, and circular economy practices across the European Union and beyond.
The DPP may include key product data such as:
- Material composition and origin
- Carbon footprint and emissions impact
- Repairability score
- Certifications and compliance documents
- Disposal or recycling instructions
Why are Digital Product Passports important?
Digital Product Passports play a central role in enabling:
- Consumers to make informed, responsible choices
- Manufacturers to streamline traceability and lifecycle management
- Governments and regulators to enforce EU sustainability legislation and monitor compliance
- Businesses to increase brand trust and support greener supply chains
They are especially relevant in high-impact sectors like electronics, fashion and textiles, batteries, and construction — all of which are prioritized in the European Green Deal and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
What is the goal of a DPP?
The main goals of Digital Product Passports are to:
- Improve transparency across supply chains
- Enable traceability of components and materials
- Support product repair, reuse, and recycling
- Reduce environmental impact
- Ensure regulatory compliance under EU sustainability frameworks
Who needs to implement DPPs?
Businesses that manufacture, import, or sell products in the EU will likely need to implement Digital Product Passports in the near future. This includes:
- Electronics and IT companies
- Textile and fashion brands
- Battery producers and importers
- Construction and building material suppliers
Learn more about Digital Product Passports
For a more detailed breakdown of how DPPs work, what information they should include, and what tools are available for creating them, visit our full article:
Complete guide to what a Digital Product Passport is and how it works