At the beginning of 2025, ChainTraced concluded its market study exploring the potential of Digital Product Passports (DPP) within the steel industry. The study has brought together key insights on opportunities, challenges, and industry readiness in light of upcoming EU requirements.
2025 is a pivotal year for ESPR and Digital Product Passports, with the establishment of the Eco Design Forum, the first work plan, and draft delegated acts being introduced. Against this backdrop, we wanted to assess the market’s readiness early in the year. Already beforehand, we had noted steel as a highly prioritized intermediate product within EU frameworks. Unlike many finished goods, steel and other intermediate products face different needs and dynamics when it comes to traceability and compliance—making it critical to explore this segment more deeply.
In this webinar, we summarized our main findings from the study and added perspectives from industry leaders including Cargill, Outokumpu, and SKF—each representing distinct needs across minerals, materials, components, and the broader steel value chain. Their insights highlighted both the diversity of challenges and the common drive for practical, scalable solutions.
It is clear that the industry is facing a major transition. We invite you to watch the full recording of the session and take part in the discussion on how Digital Product Passports will shape the steel sector in the years ahead.
