Unlocking the future: CTF – Battery Passport Edition
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 September.
Join The CircularTech Digital Product Passport Community And Stay Up To Date With The Latest DPP News
Moderated by
Elliana Jensen-Abieva
Founder
@
CircularTech
Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski
Founder
@
4TheRecord
Featured speakers
We add our speakers on a rolling basis. There will be more within the next weeks.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Knothe
Head of Department Process Management and Factory Planning
@
Fraunhofer IPK
Ricky Thiermann
Product Owner
@
Spherity
Dr. Niklas Niemann
Partner
@
Systemiq & Battery Pass Consortia
Marion Van Deurzen
EU Regulatory Affairs Lead Home Care
@
Unilever
Carolynn Bernier
Project Coordinator
@
CIRPASS-2
Torsten Freund
Battery Passport Project Management
@
BASF
Daniel Monfort
Project Manager
@
BRGM & MADITRACE
Thomas Fell
CEO
@
GS1 Germany
Cornelia Frentz
Director Governance and Sustainable Investing
@
ECBF
Carsten Gerhardt
Partner, Initiator
@
EY & Circular Valley
Dr. Ilias Iakovidis
Adviser, Digital Aspects of Green Transition
@
EU Commission – DG CONNECT
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dieter Wegener
Vice President & Head of External Cooperation
@
Siemens Technology
Dr. Johannes Simböck
Division Manager - Transformation of The Economic Environment
@
Acatech
Femke Zijlstra
Senior Sustainability Manager
@
Avery Dennison Smartrac
Dr. Iain Woebcken Fraser
Head of Digital Solutions
@
RCS Global
Dr. Lukas Moschko
Business Unit Development Manager
@
Bosch Connected Industry; Platform Industry 4.0
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 and other regulated industries(textile, detergents, cosmetics, steel etc.) 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
Date: September 16, 2024
Location: Design Offices Köln Mediapark
From 2:45 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
Dr. Ilias Iakovidis @ EU Commission – DG CONNECT
4:15 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.
5:15 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.
6:10 PM
Networking and Coffee Pause
6:45 PM
Presentation: Digital Product Passports: A New Frontier for Sustainable Investments
Cornelia Frentz @ ECBF (European Circular Bioeconomy Fund)
7:10 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.
8:00 PM
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.
🚀 Calling all startups in the circular economy and digitalisation sectors! 🌍
At CircularTech, we’re excited to give opportunity to startups that are developing pioneering solutions in digitalisation and circular economy to join us at the CircularTech Forum on September 16th. This is your chance to showcase how your solutions complement the Digital Product Passports (DPP) and contribute to a more sustainable future.
🔗 Connect with industry leaders, greentech investors, gain insights, and share your innovative ideas with peers committed to making a difference in Digital future of Circular Economy.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the change we all want to see in the world. Let’s collaborate to create a sustainable impact! If you’re interested in participating, send us an email at info@circulartechforum.de