Introduction: A New Era of Transparency and Circularity

In the face of growing environmental challenges, the European Union is pushing forward with policies that promote a circular economy, ensuring products are designed for longevity, reuse, and recycling. One of the most transformative tools in this shift is the Digital Product Passport (DPP)—a digital record containing essential information about a product’s composition, origin, repairability, and sustainability.

The CIRPASS-2 project, funded under Horizon Europe, is at the forefront of this transformation. As a continuation of the successful CIRPASS initiative, CIRPASS-2 is dedicated to accelerating the development, standardization, and large-scale adoption of DPPs across industries, supporting the EU’s ambitions for a sustainable and digitally connected future.

What is CIRPASS-2?

CIRPASS-2 (Coordinated Industrial Response for a Product-as-a-Service and Circular Economy) is a collaborative European project that brings together key stakeholders—policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and technology providers—to define a harmonized and interoperable DPP framework.

The project focuses on:

✔ Developing standardized data models and architectures for DPPs to ensure seamless integration across industries.
✔ Piloting DPP implementation in key sectors such as electronics, textiles, batteries, and construction.
✔ Enhancing digital interoperability through the use of blockchain, AI, and IoT for real-time product traceability.
✔ Providing policy recommendations to align DPP requirements with Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and other EU directives.
✔ Engaging industry and consumers to maximize adoption and ensure DPPs deliver value to all stakeholders.

Why CIRPASS-2 is a Game-Changer

1. Laying the Foundation for a Digital and Circular Economy

The EU’s Green Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan emphasize the need for product traceability and resource efficiency. CIRPASS-2 provides the necessary framework to make this vision a reality, ensuring that DPPs are practical, scalable, and beneficial for businesses and consumers alike.

2. Transforming Supply Chains with Transparency

Today’s supply chains are complex, often lacking clear information on material origins, recyclability, and environmental impact. CIRPASS-2 aims to bridge this gap by developing a secure and standardized DPP system that enables real-time data sharing across the product lifecycle.

3. Driving Regulatory and Industry Alignment

One of the major challenges in DPP implementation is aligning regulatory requirements with industry capabilities. CIRPASS-2 works closely with EU policymakers and standardization bodies to ensure that DPP regulations are clear, actionable, and beneficial for all sectors.

4. Unlocking Innovation Through Digitalization

By leveraging emerging technologies like blockchain for secure data management, AI for predictive analytics, and IoT for real-time monitoring, CIRPASS-2 enhances the capabilities of DPPs, making them a powerful tool for sustainability and innovation.

The Road Ahead

CIRPASS-2 is working alongside DigiPass CSA, Theseus, and other Horizon Europe initiatives to create a unified vision for DPPs. As the project progresses, its insights will shape the future of circular business models, product transparency, and digital transformation across Europe.

Get Involved in the Future of Digital Product Passports

The success of Digital Product Passports depends on collaboration between businesses, policymakers, researchers, and consumers. If your organization is interested in contributing to the development and implementation of DPPs, now is the time to engage with CIRPASS-2.

📢 Stay tuned for updates, events, and opportunities to participate—because the future of circular and digital innovation starts here!