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The Digital Product Passport (DPP): obligation or opportunity for industry? The European Union is driving a profound transformation of industrial value chains through the Digital Product Passport (DPP). At first glance, it may appear to be just another regulatory burden. However, a closer look reveals that it is a strategic lever for companies seeking to future-proof sustainability, efficiency, and market protection.The DPP is not merely a response to climate change; it is a key component of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which puts the European Green Deal into practice [1]. When will the Digital Product Passport become mandatory? The Digital Product Passport (DPP) will become mandatory in a phased rollout starting in 2027. Implementation will begin with selected priority sectors. The battery industry will be the first to adopt the DPP, followed closely by the iron, steel, and textile industries [2].For B2B customers and large enterprises with complex, globally distributed product portfolios, 2026 is [...]