Key points at a glance
- Define the level represented by each identifier.
- Keep calculation method, boundary and evidence with every value.
- Pass structured data through the value chain.
Identify material and batch
Distinguish grade, specification, heat, batch, coil, billet or other commercial units and map transformations between them.
Manage environmental data
Store composition, recycled content, origin, energy and carbon values together with methodology, scope, date and supporting evidence.
Enable downstream use
Provide interoperable exports and controlled access so processors can inherit trusted values and add their own transformation data.
Frequently asked questions
Is one carbon value enough?
No. A value needs methodology, system boundary, period, source and the product quantity it represents.
Do steel and aluminium have final universal DPP fields?
Detailed obligations depend on the product-specific measures and applicable sector rules.
Official sources
Applicable legal acts and official publications govern legally relevant decisions.
As of: 17 August 2026. This guide provides general information and is not legal advice or a compliance guarantee.
Turn product data into a controlled product passport.
Import existing data, validate completeness and publish approved versions through a stable QR address.