The 17th February 2027 is a very important date for any organisation involved in the business of batteries. It marks the date set for the introduction of the EU Battery Passport. A mandatory digital record, accessed through a QR code, of the key technical data across every stage of an individual batteries’ life for any battery above 2kWh capacity.
But the EU Battery Passport is more than just a compliance tool. It's a game changer for the future of batteries in Europe. Acting like a “digital identity card,” it will track key information such as where a battery’s materials come from, how it was manufactured, its carbon footprint, and how it can be reused or recycled. For businesses, it creates opportunities for innovation, competitiveness, and more efficient supply chains.
In this episode I'm delighted to be joined by Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski , Digital Product Passport Pioneer, CEO of 4TheRecord Consultancy and Battery passport expert to discuss the Battery Passport in detail and how companies can ensure readiness, overcome the challenges and make the most of the opportunities that such a change brings with it.
Speaker Notes:
Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski , Digital Product Passport Pioneer, CEO of 4TheRecord Consultancy.
https://www.4therecord.io/training
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sguth/
Host
Ken Davies | Managing Director | GSE Media Ltd
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendavies/
Useful Links
Conference
The EU Battery Passport Conference | Wednesday 4th February 2026 | Grand Palais, Lille, France is the first dedicated conference aimed at readiness and technology in preparation for the introduction of the EU Battery Passport in February 2027
https://www.eubatterypassportconference.com/
https://www.4therecord.io/training
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/waste-and-recycling/batteries_en
https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/single-market/strategy_en
https://www.youtube.com/@4TheRecordGmbH
Global Battery Alliance Pilots & Benchmarks:
https://www.globalbattery.org/battery-passport/
United Nations Transparency Protocol:
Helping to standardise and facilitate the trustworthy upstream data exchange.
https://spec-untp-fbb45f.opensource.unicc.org/
The GBA Transparency Protocol Extension on UNTP
SAE J3327 Electric Vehicle EV Battery Traceabiltiy Record
https://www.sae.org/standards/j3327-electric-vehicle-ev-battery-traceability-record/
Sponsorship
The Battery Technology Podcast is sponsored by Battery Tech Europe | FIRA de Barcelona | September 2026 | Showcasing European based innovation in battery technology.
European innovation in battery sector aims to create a globally competitive battery industry by research and development into advanced battery chemistries, world-class manufacturing capabilities, downstream battery management systems and development of recycling technology. Thereby, fostering a sustainable and competitive value chain across all end use applications in Europe.
Spain is an emerging powerhouse in battery technology development ac
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