Driven by the electrification of transportation and the deployment of batteries in electricity grids, global battery demand is expected to increase 6 fold by 2030 compared to 2022, and could be a €400bn sector by 2030.
The Battery Pass project works to advance the implementation of the battery passport in Europe and beyond
Battery Pass was set up to support the implementation of the digital battery passport in line with the requirements of the new EU Battery Regulation. This entered into force in August 2023 and mandates a digital battery passport for all light means of transport batteries, industrial batteries above 2 kWh, and electric vehicle batteries placed on the EU market from February 2027.
Introducing battery pass
Led by Systemiq Deutschland GmbH and co-funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), the Battery Pass consortium comprises eleven partners and a broad network of associated and supporting partners from across the battery and automotive value chains.
Running from April 2022 for three years, the Battery Pass consortium is helping the European industry meet the requirements of the EU Battery Regulation, thereby supporting the implementation of the battery passport in Europe and beyond.
We do this through:
- Developing a perspective on battery passport content requirements, tracking along the EU Battery Regulation;
- Identifying the technical requirements for the data infrastructure and evaluating the suitability of existing options;
- Building a software and physical demonstrator; and
- Assessing the battery passport’s value for business, society and the environment.
Helping organisations get ready for the EU Battery Passport
Battery Pass Content guidance
Battery Pass published the first content guidance on the EU Battery Passport, providing transparency and support for the industry and the wider battery passport ecosystem.
First released in April 2023 and updated in December 2023, the guidance reflects the final contents of the EU Battery Regulation and is complemented by an executive summary, a longlist of required data and an update of the Battery Pass rules for calculating the carbon footprint of the “Distribution” and “End-of-life and recycling” life cycle stages of batteries.
Battery Pass Technical Guidance and Software Demonstrator
In March 2024, we published the first battery passport technical guidance, which provides a comprehensive overview of the technical challenges and standards for the battery passport system. Critically, it also presents guidelines to help businesses prepare for their participation in the battery passport ecosystem.
This is complemented by a software demonstrator (demo link) which for the first time brings the concept of the battery passport to life through the entire lifecycle, and tests the technical feasibility of a digital product passport system.
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Showcasing the value of the battery passport
To help businesses, policymakers and consumers better understand the benefits and challenges of battery passports, Battery Pass has released ‘The Value of the EU Battery Passport’.
Published in April 2024, it explores in detail where and how economic, environmental, and social value can be generated by the adoption of battery passports, which are required by the EU Battery Regulation in a bid to increase transparency, circularity and sustainability in the battery value chain. An assessment of the battery passport’s net value to the overall battery ecosystem will be released in September 2024.
The Battery Pass Consortium
To maximise synergy with other initiatives, Battery Pass aligns and collaborates with the European Cirpass project, the Global Battery Alliance, Catena-X and others.
meet our team
After interdisciplinary studies in European politics and economics at Maastricht University, Tilmann worked with EY sustainability and Volkswagen AG Corporate Foresight. He now leads Systemiq’s programs on sustainable mobility, batteries, and raw material value chains. He has been responsible for seminal reports on circular traction batteries and automotive by the Circular Economy Initiative Germany, the Global Battery Alliance, and the World Economic Forum. He created and leads the Battery Pass project, Germany’s strategic initiative to fulfil the EU battery regulation’s requirements.
Niklas joined Systemiq to contribute to the Materials Platform, with a focus on mobility and with strong links to the Energy Platform as enabler for the mobility transition. He co-leads Systemiq's German office together with Sophie, with commitment to projects and teams in both Munich and Berlin.
Niklas is a dedicated sustainability professional and brings 15 years of industry and consulting expertise to Systemiq. His experience spans the European energy and utility sector and the automotive sector, having worked for HSE/ Entega, RWE, McKinsey and most recently Volkswagen Consulting. He has a strong foundation in renewable energy, grid infrastructure, and the transition to electric vehicles as the basis for the decarbonization of mobility and transport. In recent years, Niklas has strengthened his cross-sector industry expertise, including sustainable and circular materials, charging infrastructure, and innovative business models at the interface of energy and mobility. At Volkswagen, he was well known for his passion and expertise in sustainability and the signature project, the CEO Alliance for Europe.
Achim joined Systemiq to accelerate the transition to a sustainable global economy through research, analytics and dialogue. He works on projects related to circular material flows, product carbon footprints, circular business models and enabling innovation with a sectorial focus on material-intensive industries such as clean energy metals and mobility. He led the carbon footprint workstream in the ‘Battery Pass’ project. Achim has a background in empirical economics and financial consulting. Prior to joining Systemiq, he worked over 2 years for KPMG in several roles after which he completed a master’s degree in Philosophy & Economics at the University of Bayreuth.
Joana is part of the Materials Platform at Systemiq, focusing on supply chain transparency and sustainability as well as sustainable packaging solutions. Joana worked with different corporates, consortia, and analytical projects, aiming to transition our economy to a just and circular one. In the Battery Pass consortium, Joana is leading the battery composition as well as supply chain due diligence workstreams, driving insights on how DPPs can facilitate sustainable supply chains. In addition, Joana has conducted advisory work for major FMCG clients at Systemiq, worked with the refill start-up Algramo, and led analytical work on reuse within the Plastic IQ team. Prior to Systemiq, Joana has 2 years of work experience in the field of Circular Economy, with a focus on corporate sustainability strategies and sustainable packaging solutions. She holds a BSc at Leuphana University in Environmental Sciences, and a cum laude MSc in Sustainable Business & Innovation from Utrecht University.
Anna joined Systemiq to work on creating more circular systems by combining research with business and policy.
Her interest in Circular Economy was sparked during an internship in the recycling department of an automotive manufacturer. While doing a research visit to UT Austin, she discovered her passion for life cycle assessment and its contribution to the transparency of environmental impacts. She holds a bachelor in Georesources Management from RWTH as well as a Master in Sustainable Resource Management from the Technical University of Munich and has gathered experience in a public office, industry, and consultancy.
In her free time, Anna enjoys everything outdoors and in nature – from beaches to mountains.
Her interest in Circular Economy was sparked during an internship in the recycling department of an automotive manufacturer. While doing a research visit to UT Austin, she discovered her passion for life cycle assessment and its contribution to the transparency of environmental impacts. She holds a bachelor in Georesources Management from RWTH as well as a Master in Sustainable Resource Management from the Technical University of Munich and has gathered experience in a public office, industry, and consultancy.
In her free time, Anna enjoys everything outdoors and in nature – from beaches to mountains.
Battery Pass runs from April 2022 to April 2025. The project receives funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action by resolution of the German Bundestag under grant agreement No BZF335.
