Connecting Digital Product Passports (DPP) to CO2 Emission Standards for Cars and Vans
July 2025
This document explores the integration of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) into the revised Regulation (EU) 2019/631, which sets CO2 emission standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. It highlights how DPPs can provide a robust digital infrastructure for tracking emissions, vehicle lifecycle data, and sustainability metrics across the automotive sector. By connecting DPPs with CO2 regulation, the European Union can strengthen regulatory compliance, promote transparency, and support the transition to zero-emission mobility, while also enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the automotive industry.
Keywords:
interoperability
Digital Product Passport
data standardization
SME support
supply chain transparency
battery passport
pilot programs
circular economy
compliance
end-to-end traceability
Catena-X
UNECE Transparency Protocol
harmonized digital standards
CO2 emission standards
automotive sector
interoperability
Digital Product Passport
data standardization
SME support
supply chain transparency
battery passport
pilot programs
circular economy
compliance
end-to-end traceability
Catena-X
UNECE Transparency Protocol
harmonized digital standards
CO2 emission standards
automotive sector
