Digital Product Passports and the Usage Phase

When and why usage data is required

Not all products are treated the same

Some product groups require a usage phase in their Digital Product Passport due to energy consumption and operational impact.

This applies to products such as appliances, cooling equipment, and charging infrastructure.

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  • Industries impacted

    • Household appliances
    • Refrigerators and freezers
    • EV charging stations
    • (EV) Batteries
    • Other energy-using products

  • Timeline

    • Introduced via delegated acts
    • Increasing importance toward 2032

  • Inspections

    Usage assumptions and energy data may be requested

FAQ Usage Phase in Digital Product Passports

When is a usage phase required?

When energy use during operation significantly impacts environmental performance.

Is measured usage data required?

No. Standardised usage assumptions are typically used initially.

Why is this important?

Because usage often dominates the lifecycle impact of energy-using products.

How do companies typically start?

By applying standard usage profiles and improving accuracy over time.

Usage phases start with assumptions, not measurements.

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