As part of the EU Green Deal, manufacturers will soon be legally required to provide a unique Digital Product Passport (DPP) for every product sold on the European market. The goal is to reduce carbon footprints and close gaps in the circular economy by increasing transparency and giving buyers the information they need to make more sustainable choices.
The scope of DPPs will expand to cover many product categories, but the rollout will be gradual. Construction products and batteries are the first manufacturing sectors targeted by DPP regulation. The EU plans to issue rules addressing textiles and consumer electronics next. In the coming years, furniture, electronic devices and chemicals will be prioritized. Over time, the initiative aims to cover up to 30 different manufacturing sectors.
Sigma Technology Solutions Group is working closely with manufacturers to enable compliance with the new regulations, integrate emerging technologies and maximize business value.
Lingon Certificates is a software development company focused on chain-of-custody and circular workflows based on blockchain technology. The company offers a versatile plug-and-play solution for creating, managing and accessing the Digital Product Passport, including technology to connect physical goods. Their platform also includes customer wallet applications for proving ownership and facilitating value-creating interactions between brands and their users.
Sigma Technology and Lingon Certificates have agreed to form a strategic partnership that combines their leading solutions and enables companies of all sizes to start DPP integration quickly, simply and effectively.
“We are both excited and humbled to begin this journey with the capable, customer-focused and pragmatic team at Sigma Technology,” says Christian Listérus, CEO and co‑founder of Lingon.
He continues:
“Our initial focus is to support the furniture and design industry in the Nordics, and we are proud to call Sigma our selected partner because of their excellent domain expertise, qualified resources and nationwide presence.”
Niklas Malmros, CEO of the Solutions Group within Sigma Technology, says:
“By leveraging the power of Digital Product Passports, companies can increase transparency and traceability across their supply chains. This helps address major challenges such as resource waste, counterfeiting and environmental impact. Our collaboration with Lingon Certificates represents an important milestone in our commitment to drive sustainable innovation. By combining our expertise, we enable manufacturers to navigate complex regulations and improve their environmental performance with ease. Together we are building a future where transparency, trust and sustainability define industry standards.”