The rules are arriving, steel is first in line
The Digital Product Passport originates in the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action, they identified the need for more specific product information to increase incentives for producers to make products more circular. In 2024, these policy ambitions were translated into legislation through the EU’s ESPR. The metallic value chain is among the first sectors it touches, starting with iron & steel in 2027.
By then, producers must ensure the required product information is available in a digital format, is auditable and accurate – and that back-up copies are provided for each product placed on market.