EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) regulation

Over the past decade, the focus on environmental issues has grown exponentially, resulting in various global commitments initiatives aimed at transforming current institutional, economic, financial models.

The EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) is set to transform how product information is tracked, shared, utilised across industries. As part of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the DPP will be a game-changer for businesses dealing with electronics, textiles, batteries, more.

This training will help you understand how to prepare, comply, leverage the DPP for competitive advantage.

By the end of this training, participants will:

• gain a clear understanding of the DPP regulation its implications;
• learn the key regulatory requirements timelines;
• identify compliance challenges potential risks;
• explore how businesses can benefit from better product traceability, sustainability, consumer trust;
• understand the digital infrastructure data management needs for DPP implementation.

• Introduction to the Digital Product Passport (DPP)
  • What is the DPP?
  • Why is it being introduced? (EU sustainability goals, circular economy)
  • Timeline for implementation affected industries
• Key regulatory requirements
  • Scope: which products need a DPP?
  • Matory data elements in the passport (e.g., product composition, origin, lifecycle information)
  • Stardisation interoperability requirements
  • Technical aspects: digital platforms, QR codes, blockchain applications
• Compliance challenges & business implications
  • Data collection management: how to structure product data for compliance
  • Supply chain impact: collaboration with suppliers third parties
  • Consumer-facing implications: transparency, labeling, competitive advantages
  • Potential penalties for non-compliance
• Opportunities & strategic considerations
  • Leveraging the DPP for sustainability reporting (CSRD alignment)
  • Technology solutions for compliance efficiency
  • Business case for investing in traceability circular economy models
• Next steps for businesses
  • Preparing for regulatory deadlines
  • Internal process adjustments technology adoption
  • Best practices for cross-functional collaboration (IT, compliance, sustainability teams)

This training is coordinated by Michael Horvath, Frédéric Vonner and Julien Jacqué, Partners at PwC Luxembourg.

• Michael Horvath is a partner at PwC with extensive expertise in sustainable finance and the asset management industry, including both financial and real assets. Since joining PwC Switzerland in 2011 and PwC Luxembourg in 2018, he has led significant projects in regulatory audit and advisory, focusing on the asset management sector. Michael has played a key role in implementing the EU regulatory framework for sustainable finance, including SFDR, taxonomy regulation, and CSRD, as well as other regulatory initiatives such as DORA, AML/CFT, CSSF circular 18/698, and MICA. He is a certified public accountant in Switzerland and Liechtenstein and has contributed to designing compliance frameworks and operational implementations driven by regulatory changes. His notable client projects include defining target operating models for Luxembourg AIFMs, digital operational resilience planning, AML/CFT framework implementation, and ESG/sustainability process design, supported by his involvement in training and regulatory advisory.
• Frédéric Vonner is a partner with over 22 years of experience managing projects and advising asset managers and securities service providers in the investment fund industry, primarily in Luxembourg. He specialises in operational excellence and regulatory compliance for UCITS and alternative funds, with a strong focus on sustainability and sustainable finance, covering strategy, compliance, and implementation. Frédéric is also an experienced trainer and course facilitator for both soft skills and technical topics. He actively contributes to ALFI and EFAMA working groups and has led numerous client projects including sustainable finance assessments, UCITS V and AIFMD implementations, depositary and GDPR assessments, fund administration reviews, and service provider rationalisation.
• Julien Jacqué is a partner in PwC Luxembourg’s technology consulting department, co-leading the ESG Non-financial sector service offering and ESG Data & Technology services across sectors. With over 12 years of experience, he supports operational and financial clients in launching Sustainability and ESG transformation programs, guiding them from ESG strategy definition to business model transformation and regulatory reporting. Specialising in transport, logistics, manufacturing, and financial services, Julien leads large-scale transformation projects and international teams, including ESG reporting upgrades for telecom clients. His expertise includes ESG strategy, Net Zero, business intelligence platforms, and end-to-end project leadership for major clients in Europe and beyond.