Digital Product Passport
Why organizations need a Digital Product Passport – and why decentralized credentials are the key?
Imagine unwrapping your favorite bar of chocolate. You scan a QR code on the packaging, and instantly, a secure digital passport of the chocolate appears on your phone. It tells you where the cocoa beans were harvested, the farm’s sustainability practices, the carbon footprint of production, and even how to recycle the wrapper properly. Now, imagine buying a new smartphone or an electric vehicle and having the same transparency - knowing where each component came from, whether ethical labor practices were followed, and receiving verified repair and recycling instructions.
This is the power of a Digital Product Passport (DPP) - a digital record that accompanies a product throughout its lifecycle. As regulations tighten and consumers demand more transparency, organizations need to rethink how they manage and share product information.
T-Systems’ approach, leveraging decentralized credentials based on Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and digital wallets, offers a future-proof, secure, and interoperable solution.
Chocolate bar with a story
Take a look at any chocolate bar –
are you curious about its origins, where it was made, and how it affected the planet?
The Digital Product Passport of the chocolate, would tell you that:
- The cocoa beans were sourced from a Rainforest Alliance-certified farm in Ghana.
- The production process reduced carbon emissions by 20% compared to industry standards.
- The packaging is 100% recyclable, with clear disposal steps.
- The company adheres to fair trade principles, ensuring ethical labor practices.
With this information, you can have peace of mind, knowing you’re supporting a sustainable and ethical brand – while enjoying your chocolate.
Car battery - more than a black box
Now, consider John, who’s buying an electric vehicle. Instead of relying on generic sustainability claims, he checks the car battery’s Digital Product Passport and discovers:
- Verified information about the materials: The lithium, cobalt, and nickel used in the battery are responsibly sourced with clear traceability.
- Repairability and reuse score: The battery modules can be replaced individually, and diagnostics help extend their life.
- Performance and lifespan data: The passport shows real-time insights into charging cycles, expected range, and degradation trends.
- End-of-life and recycling options: When the battery reaches the end of its useful life, it can be returned for certified recycling or second-life applications—possibly with a take-back incentive.
For John, this kind of transparency gives him the confidence that his purchase is both sustainable and worth the investment.
Key advantages of a Digital Product Passport
Enhanced security & privacy
Interoperability
Trust and authenticity
Consumer empowerment
Regulatory compliance
Easy to use
Your product’s story, one scan away
Seamlessly connect products with their story—boost transparency, sustainability, and customer trust.






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