In the dynamic landscape of sustainability, mark your calendars for September 16th as the
CircularTech Forum presents the groundbreaking Battery Passport Edition –the focus of the Forum remains the same, digital aspects of the Circular Economy, with a core emphasis on the Digital Product Passport (DPP). This year, we will delve into the topic of intersectoral Digital Product Passports, drawing insights from the Battery Passport, which serves as the blueprint for DPPs in other regulated industries. This pivotal event aims to bring the EU DPP ecosystem together, revolutionizing the realm of digitalization in the Circular Economy.
At the core of this monumental leap lie the EU Battery Regulation and Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR) as cornerstones of the EU Green deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan. Mandating the creation of a comprehensive Battery Passport by 2027 and in other product segments by 2028, these regulations reshape how we perceive and manage product (circularity) design, labeling, and performance.
With its enforcement in August 2023, the Battery Regulation it not only a frontrunner that sets stringent rules but also champions supply and transparency. It will cast its influence on every industrial and electric vehicle battery entering the EU market with a capacity exceeding 2 kWh. This heralds a transformative shift in how batteries are conceptualized, produced, and managed as waste and how the data should be managed along the lifecycle of the each battery.
Under the battery regulation, responsibility falls on market players to ensure social and environmental risk mitigation across their supply chains, from sourcing critical materials to updating data in the Battery Passport. By 2025, vital information like product carbon footprint must be publicly accessible in a Digital Battery Passport, fostering transparency and accountability.
Other industries that are regulated under ESPR, such as textiles, buildings, detergents, chemicals, bed mattresses, cosmetics, furniture, lubricants, paints, toys, tires, aluminium, glass, iron and steel, paper products, plastics and non-ferrous metals can learn from the battery case and thus are also invited to join the Circular Tech Forum in June.
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moderated by
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Elliana Jensen-Abieva
CircularTech
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Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski
4TheRecord
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Cornelius Laaser
Head of unit for resource efficiency and circular economy | MUNV NRW
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Philipp Horn
Head of Circular Economy Division | European Investment Bank
Featured speakers
We add our speakers on a rolling basis. There will be more within the next weeks.
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Cornelius Laaser
Head of unit for resource efficiency and circular economy | MUNV NRW
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Philipp Horn
Head of Circular Economy Division | European Investment Bank
Building the Digital Product Passport Community, we provide a space for stakeholders to connect and share insights, CircularTech addresses challenges and propels the widespread adoption of Digital Product Passports.
On 16th September 2024, stakeholders will usher and meet together discussing how transparency, traceability, and sustainability in the battery industry will contributing to the larger goal of a circular economy.
Yet, with great change comes the need for seamless collaboration and trust. Collaborative innovation is key to battery passport development, necessitating close cooperation among stakeholders involved in battery creation, use, and recovery. This collaborative effort involves aligning collected data and give transparency and provide an environment for the creation, operation, and collaborative use of data chains along the value chain.
The CircularTech Forum serves as a pivotal platform that bridges this gap, providing a nexus for stakeholders to exchange and foster innovation. From addressing data asymmetry, the lack of standardized frameworks to shaping collaborative business models, the Forum cultivates a DPP ecosystem where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability intersect.
Amidst discussions on initiatives like Catena X and the broader digital landscape, the CircularTech propels the adoption of Digital Product Passport, shaping the future of battery technology and contributing to a circular economy.
Agenda
⦁ 3 pm Registration and networking
⦁ 3:30 pm Opening Speech:
CircularTech Forum Host
⦁ 3:40 pm Opening Keynote: Regulating DPP: Views from the Regulator’s Chair
European Commission
- 4 pm Panel #1:
Insider Perspectives: Progress and Challenges in Battery Passport Implementation
Join us for an engaging podium discussion as we delve into the heart of Battery Passport initiatives. Our expert panellists will provide insider insights into the progress made, challenges encountered, and successes achieved in implementing Battery Passport programs. From navigating white spots to addressing due diligence reports and key indicators such as GHG emissions and child labour, this discussion will explore the multifaceted landscape of Battery Passport initiatives. Discover the latest advancements, tackle pressing challenges, and gain valuable perspectives on charting the course forward towards greater transparency and sustainability in the battery industry.
- 4:40 pm Panel #2:
From Textiles to Buildings: Navigating DPP Regulations Across Industries
The entry into force of the EU Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR) is also accompanied by the introduction of a Digital Product Passport (DPP). Explore how various ESPR regulated product segments, including textiles, steel, cosmetics, buildings and others, are preparing for the impending DPP. Our panel of industry experts and solution providers will share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for compliance with DPP requirements. From acquiring and standardizing data to ensuring verification and navigating business confidentiality concerns, discover the unique approaches and common obstacles faced by different sectors. Gain valuable insights into the open questions surrounding DPP regulation and learn best practices for effectively preparing your organization for regulatory compliance in your respective industry and learn how this DPP should be structured and implemented.
- 5:30 pm Networking and coffee pause
- 6:15 pm Presentation:
Circular Economy in Action: How Industry is Driving Change
- 6:45 pm Panel #3:
Technical Insights into DPP Standardization and Implementation: Perspectives Explored
Join us for Panel #3 as we delve into the realm of DPP standardization and technical implementation. Our discussion will focus on the current status of standardization efforts, including initiatives such as JTC 24, EDC, AAS, Product Identifiers, EBSI, Battery Pass. We’ll explore the progress made in standardization and technical implementation, highlighting existing initiatives and assessing whether we need to reinvent the wheel or leverage existing technologies. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the diverse technical landscape of DPP and contribute to the dialogue shaping the future of sustainable practices.
- 8 pm Dinner:
Networking Dinner
Join us for a night of connection and conversation at our networking dinner! Mix, mingle, and make valuable connections over a delicious meal and live music.
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Join us at the CTF's Battery Passport Edition on 16th Sept, 2024
Where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability come together to shape the future of battery technology and contribute to a circular economy.
Stay tuned, to check the first CircularTech Forum program update.
Are you interested in being involved in CircularTech Forum as a Start Up or as a supportive partner?
Feel free to send us a message to the following email address: info@circulartechforum.de
Feel free to send us a message to the following email address: info@circulartechforum.de