Batteries & Energy Storage

Battery manufacturers face tightening traceability mandates, waste obligations and a race to prove sustainability credentials

From lithium-ion cells to industrial storage systems, battery manufacturers and importers selling into the EU are entering the most demanding regulatory environment in the sector's history. The EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) is not a future requirement — it is already in force, with deadlines arriving in rapid succession through 2025 to 2027.

Eco Wise Product Lifecycle Services give battery manufacturers the traceability infrastructure, Digital Product Passport capability and compliance intelligence to meet every obligation — without building it from scratch.

What battery manufacturers are dealing with

• EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) mandating Digital Battery Passports for EV, industrial and LMT batteries from 2026
• Due diligence obligations on cobalt, lithium, nickel and natural graphite supply chains — traceability to mine level required
• Battery carbon footprint declarations required from 2025 — full lifecycle carbon intensity per kWh
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and take-back obligations across EU member states
• Waste battery DPP requirements — end-of-life data must travel with the battery throughout its life
• Consumer demand for proof of responsible and ethical sourcing
• State-of-health data requirements for second-life and repurposing pathways

Why act now

1. Carbon footprint declaration requirements for EV batteries applied from February 2025 — non-compliant batteries cannot be placed on the EU market
2. Due diligence policy requirements for cobalt, nickel, lithium and natural graphite apply from August 2025
3. DPP requirements for industrial and LMT batteries apply from February 2027; EV batteries from August 2027
4. EPREL integration is required for applicable battery categories
5. Non-compliance blocks market access — customs authorities are applying the regulation at the border

What Eco Wise delivers for battery manufacturers

Digital Battery Passport (DBP)

We build and manage your Digital Battery Passport in full compliance with EU 2023/1542 Annex XIII data requirements — accessible via GS1 Digital Link QR code, structured for the EU DPP registry and updateable throughout the battery's lifecycle.

• Battery model and cell chemistry data — cathode, anode, electrolyte, capacity, voltage, energy density
• Carbon footprint per kWh — lifecycle carbon intensity calculation per battery model
• Supply chain due diligence data — responsible sourcing declarations for regulated raw materials
• State of health (SoH) data fields — supports second-life and repurposing pathways
• End-of-life and waste data — recycled content, recyclability rates, collection and recycling instructions
• EU DPP registry registration — automatic submission once the registry goes live

Supply chain traceability

1. Raw material origin records linked to battery DPP — cobalt, lithium, nickel, natural graphite
2. Supplier declarations stored in Secure Data Vault — accessible to auditors with permissioned credentials
3. Batch-level traceability from cell to pack to installed product
4. Integration with your ERP or MES for automated data capture

Carbon footprint & LCA

• Carbon footprint calculation per kWh per battery model
• Pre-verified LCA using secondary data (PLS Growth) — fast and cost-effective for most battery types
• Primary-data LCA for EV batteries requiring full cradle-to-gate calculation (PLS Excellence)
• Official verification by TUV Austria or equivalent certified conformity assessment body

EPR & waste compliance

1. EPR registration tracking by EU member state
2. Waste DPP data fields — recycled content percentage, recyclability rate, collection instructions
3. Compliance calendar — deadline alerts for registration, reporting and payment obligations by market

Customer References

Battery manufacturers working with Eco Wise

Cegasa — Spain

An energy storage pioneer from Spain specialising in advanced lithium-ion and industrial battery solutions for renewable energy and industrial applications.

• PLS services
• Digital Battery Passport development aligned to EU 2023/1542
• Carbon footprint data structuring
• DPP readiness assessment for EU market access