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The transition from a linear to a circular economy requires robust mechanisms for product data transparency and traceability across value chains. The Digital Product Passport (DPP), introduced under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR—(EU)2024/1781), represents a central initiative in enabling sustainable production, consumption, and resource management. This chapter explores the preparedness of companies, as well as expected benefits and challenges associated with DPP implementation across three strategically important sectors, building and construction, battery manufacturing, and waste management. The study is based on 22 expert interviews, examining organizational, technological, and legal readiness for DPP implantation across the selected sectors. Results show broad support for the DPP as a driver of transparency and circularity but highlight sectoral disparities in digital maturity and legal concerns. Success will depend on regulatory harmonization, interoperability at the data and system level, and targeted support for SMEs. Circular economy, Digital Product Passport (DPP), Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), Industry readiness, Regulatory compliance.

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Companies in Transition: Adapting to the Digital Product Passport and the Circular Economy

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    2026年

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  • Zahra Mesbahi,
  • Tassilo Pellegrini,
  • Susanne Roiser

摘要

The transition from a linear to a circular economy requires robust mechanisms for product data transparency and traceability across value chains. The Digital Product Passport (DPP), introduced under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR—(EU)2024/1781), represents a central initiative in enabling sustainable production, consumption, and resource management. This chapter explores the preparedness of companies, as well as expected benefits and challenges associated with DPP implementation across three strategically important sectors, building and construction, battery manufacturing, and waste management. The study is based on 22 expert interviews, examining organizational, technological, and legal readiness for DPP implantation across the selected sectors. Results show broad support for the DPP as a driver of transparency and circularity but highlight sectoral disparities in digital maturity and legal concerns. Success will depend on regulatory harmonization, interoperability at the data and system level, and targeted support for SMEs. Circular economy, Digital Product Passport (DPP), Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), Industry readiness, Regulatory compliance.