DPP and CSRD — Where Do They Meet?

CSRD obliges companies to publish accurate, measurable, and verified data on the environmental impact of their products, carbon footprint, use of natural resources, and possibilities for reuse and recycling. The Digital Product Passport makes it possible to collect and organize these data at the level of an individual product, which significantly facilitates the preparation of ESG reports, shortens audit times, and reduces the risk of errors and non-compliance during inspections.

Public and non-public information in the DPP | Axtrace Viewer | Axtrace DPP

The DPP consists of two layers: public information — available to consumers, trading partners, and institutions (e.g., product composition, carbon footprint, environmental certificates) — and non-public information — available only to authorized entities (e.g., exact supplier data, logistics documentation, production details). Thanks to this structure, companies can easily prepare for market-surveillance inspections, meet transparency requirements without disclosing confidential business data, and quickly update information in the event of supplier changes or standard updates.

What about importers? | Axelote | Axtrace DPP

Importers placing products on the EU market bear the same responsibility for DPP, CSRD, and ESG compliance as European manufacturers. With data integration in Axtrace DPP, an importer can collect and archive data on material origin and production processes, obtain environmental certificates directly from suppliers, and automatically update information in case of changes, e.g., in material composition. The DPP thus becomes not only an obligation but a real support for meeting new reporting requirements.

Textiles and textile toys — who is subject to the obligations?

It is worth remembering that under ESPR and DPP rules, the "textile products" category includes not only clothing, footwear, and underwear but also toys made mainly of textiles — e.g., plush bears, sensory toys, interactive blankets for children. Importers and manufacturers of such products must also prepare an appropriate DPP, provide information on composition, recycling, and carbon footprint, and make data available to consumers and control authorities. Axtrace DPP enables quick and easy creation of passports for such products as well.

Why implement a DPP as soon as possible?

Implementing a Digital Product Passport gives companies specific benefits: preparedness for CSRD — without last-minute panic; reduced reporting costs — less manual work, fewer corrective audits; secure data management — separate layers of public and non-public information; and access to premium markets — which increasingly require full product transparency. With Axelote and the Axtrace Application, both manufacturers and importers can smoothly transform product data to meet DPP and CSRD requirements.

The DPP is not just technology. It is a strategic step towards a conscious, responsible, and competitive business.