EU Batteries Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542)

The EU Batteries Regulation, formally Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries, governs the whole life cycle of batteries, from design and manufacture to collection and recycling. It replaces Directive 2006/66/EC and applies to portable, automotive, industrial, electric vehicle and light means of transport batteries. It sits within the European circular economy agenda and sets obligations for economic operators across the value chain.

Main requirements

• Carbon footprint: it requires the carbon footprint of electric vehicle batteries to be declared, a calculation that relates to the concept of a product carbon footprint (PCF).
• Due diligence: it sets due diligence obligations for the supply chain of raw materials.
• Minimum recycled content: it introduces minimum recycled content requirements for batteries.
• Labelling: it defines labelling and information requirements for batteries.
• Collection and recycling: it lays down collection and recycling obligations at end of life, linked to extended producer responsibility.

The battery passport

The regulation introduces a digital passport specific to batteries, in the spirit of the Digital Product Passport (DPP). It will be required from February 2027 for electric vehicle batteries and for industrial batteries above 2 kWh. It gathers digitally accessible information about the battery throughout its life, which supports waste traceability and the tracking of materials once the battery reaches the end of its use.

What it means for companies

Manufacturers, importers and companies that build batteries into their products need to gather data on materials, suppliers, carbon footprint and end-of-life management. Much of that information comes from third parties. Batteries purchased from suppliers are also reflected in the buying company's Scope 3 emissions. Keeping this data organised and traceable makes it easier to respond to customers, authorities and auditors.

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