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.
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
The DIN DKE SPEC 99100: Requirements for Data Attributes of the Battery Passport, published in January 2025, defines the essential data attributes required by the EU Battery Regulation, along with voluntary additions. Developed by the Battery Pass consortium with DIN, DKE and public industry consultation, it builds on the Battery Pass Content Guidance (2023) to provide clear and practical support for compliance and circular economy goals.
The accompanying Data Attribute Longlist aligns with the standard and includes all data attributes required (and suggested) for the EU battery passport alongside definitions and further relevant data dimensions.
The Battery Passport Conformity Assessment, released in December 2024, highlights the importance of trustworthy data for circular value creation. It outlines principles and recommendations to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance, helping businesses address challenges and confidently implement the EU Battery Passport.
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 published ‘Unlocking the Value of the EU Battery Passport.’
First released in April and expanded in November 2024, the study presents new insights and practical recommendations for businesses and policymakers alike, detailing how battery passports provide clear benefits – from improved recycling efficiency and reduced costs, to increased transparency and sustainability. However, it also calls attention to two primary challenges: the substantial implementation efforts required (particularly for SMEs) and remaining regulatory uncertainties around data standardisation. We present practical next steps for businesses and policymakers to fully capture the strategic value of battery passports. In addition, the study includes separate analyses for Light Means of Transport (LMT) and industrial storage batteries, offering tailored insights for these sectors.
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.
The Battery Pass project has developed a first Data Model draft aimed at standardising and streamlining the exchange of battery-related information across the value chain. This is available on GitHub and is fully aligned with the DIN DKE SPEC 99100.
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.
Canan transitioned to Systemiq from the automotive industry, bringing rich experience across sustainability, product stewardship, strategic planning, and risk management. At Systemiq, she leads projects in Circular Economy, advancing initiatives in circular materials, transparent supply chains, and sustainable packaging systems. Her work includes collaborations with leading organizations like the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Consumer Goods Forum, and the Global Plastics Action Partnership. Canan holds a B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Stuttgart and a Diplom (M.Sc. equivalent) in Psychology from the Technical University of Dresden.
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.
