Challenge
A dual regulatory burden
A well-known outdoor equipment and work wear company is facing a dual regulatory challenge. Its premium hiking and work clothing is impacted by the broader ESPR Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements for textiles. Before this, its large electric snow groomers, which contain industrial batteries with a capacity of over 2 kWh, are subject to a separate set of rules under the EU Battery Regulation, including the Digital Battery Passport (DBP). The company is struggling to manage these distinct compliance frameworks across a wide and complex product range, with data scattered across various internal and external systems.
Solution
A unified approach for all Product Passports
The company chooses a single, unified solution with Kezzler. Using Kezzler’s platform, the company creates unique digital IDs for both their textiles and their batteries.
- For the textiles, the platform collects and manages the necessary DPP data on material composition, country of origin, and recycling instructions.
- For the industrial batteries, it captures and stores the required data for labelling, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and safe disposal.
All data is managed through one central, interoperable system, making compliance efficient and scalable.
Results
Transforming compliance into strategic value
The unified platform delivered clear benefits:
- One platform for all passports: Manage both DPP and DBP from a single solution, avoiding cost and complexity of separate systems.
- Operational efficiency: Automated data collection and reporting eliminate silos and free up teams for innovation and circular business models.
- Better product design: Insights from DBP and DPP data help make batteries more durable and textiles easier to recycle.
- Enhanced brand trust: Consumers access verifiable sustainability claims with a simple QR scan on clothing and equipment.
- Improved service & warranties: Real-time product data supports better customer care and extended product life.
- Future-proof compliance: A scalable system ready for new battery passport regulation and expanded digital product passport categories.
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Mariann Nærland Norheim
Senior Partner Manager