What Is the Digital Product Passport?
The EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a mandatory digital record that accompanies physical products throughout their lifecycle. It’s part of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which entered into force in July 2024.
When Does It Apply?
The DPP rolls out in phases by product category:
| Category | Effective Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Large appliances | July 2027 | Delegated act published June 2026 |
| Consumer electronics | 2028–2029 | Expected |
| Textiles | 2030 | Proposed |
| All in-scope products | 2030+ | Full coverage |
What Data Is Required?
The DPP requires manufacturers to provide:
- Product identifier — unique per SKU
- Repairability score — EU standard format
- Material composition — to specified depth
- Carbon footprint — cradle-to-gate
- Circularity information — recyclability, recycled content
- Supply chain data — country of origin, facility IDs
The data is accessed via a QR code on the product or packaging.
How to Prepare
- Audit your BOM — You’ll need material-level transparency. Start now.
- Score your repairability — Use the EU scoring framework before it’s mandated.
- Compute your carbon footprint — Cradle-to-gate, with cited factors.
- Map your supply chain — Know where every component comes from.
- Set up your data pipeline — The DPP is a living document, updated throughout the product lifecycle.
What Climacope Does
Our 6-axis diagnostic already computes the data the DPP will require — material composition, embodied carbon, repairability assessment, and circularity metrics. Running the diagnostic on your products today gives you a head start on DPP compliance.
:::note This explainer is based on the ESPR text and the June 2026 delegated act for large appliances. Regulations evolve — verify with your legal team before acting. :::