Digital Product Passport for Automotive & Suppliers
How automotive suppliers and OEMs implement DPP requirements across the supply chain
Automotive Industry and the Digital Product Passport
The automotive industry faces unprecedented transformation – electromobility, autonomous driving, and the circular economy are redefining the industry. With the EU Battery Regulation and ESPR, the Digital Product Passport becomes mandatory. Especially for suppliers, who often sit in the first and second tier, precise product data is becoming a competitive factor.
Specific Challenges in Automotive
Battery Passport Requirement
From 2027, every traction battery needs a Battery Passport. Material origins, CO2 footprint, and recycling capabilities must be documented.
Multi-Tier Supply Chains
Automotive supply chains extend over multiple tiers. Data from raw material suppliers to OEMs must be traceable.
Industry Standards
Catena-X, IMDS, VDA standards – the automotive sector has its own data standards that must be integrated into the DPP.
OEM Requirements
OEMs increasingly demand complete sustainability data from their suppliers – often with short deadlines.
Why the DPP Is Essential for Automotive
The automotive industry is one of the first sectors directly affected by DPP requirements. The Battery Regulation requires a Battery Passport for all traction batteries from 2027. Additionally, ESPR requires Digital Product Passports for vehicles and components. Suppliers who can provide complete data today will secure orders tomorrow.
The Problem: Complex Data Requirements, Tight Deadlines
Automotive suppliers manage product data in various systems – ERP, PLM, CAQ, supplier portals. When OEMs request sustainability data, it starts with manual collection. Material origins, CO2 data, IMDS declarations are scattered across the organization. Manual DPP creation costs time and binds resources.
How Nulara Solves This
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Multi-Tier Data Integration
Nulara connects your internal systems with supplier data across all tiers. Material declarations flow automatically into the right product records.
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Standard Compatibility
Existing data from IMDS, Catena-X, and VDA standards is automatically mapped to DPP requirements. No duplicate maintenance.
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AI-Powered CO2 Calculation
Based on material data and supplier information, our AI agents calculate CO2 footprints – essential for the Battery Passport.
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OEM Interface
Provide product passport data directly to OEM systems. Standardized data exchange without media breaks.
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Audit-Ready Documentation
Complete product histories for audits and certifications – traceable and verifiable.
Technology for Automotive
Agentic DataOps
AI agents work on data integration, mapping, and quality assurance – adapted to automotive-specific requirements.
Standard Connectors
Native integration with IMDS, Catena-X, and common automotive ERP and PLM systems.
Semantic Search
Find supplier data, material information, or certifications with natural language – across all systems.
Human-in-the-Loop
Complex decisions in the supply chain are flagged for expert review – especially for safety-relevant components.
Your Benefits in Automotive
- ✓Battery Passport readiness for e-mobility components
- ✓Automated CO2 footprint calculation
- ✓Faster response to OEM sustainability requests
- ✓Seamless integration with Catena-X and IMDS
- ✓Reduced audit effort through prepared data
- ✓Competitive advantage in the supplier market
Who This Is For
- • Managing Directors of automotive suppliers
- • Quality Managers and IATF Officers
- • Sustainability Officers in the supply chain
- • IT Leaders driving digitalization
- • Product Developers and Engineers
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The automotive industry is under pressure – DPP requirements are imminent. Let's discuss how Nulara can specifically help your company.
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