.png)
Authors:
Khodjaev Zafar
Business Research & Analysis
Imagine walking into a store and scanning a sleek, custom label on a product. Instantly, you learn about its entire lifecycle: where its materials were sourced, its carbon footprint, and how to recycle it responsibly. This seamless transparency is at the heart of the EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative - a revolutionary step toward sustainability and accountability in product manufacturing.
At first glance, creating a DPP might sound overwhelming to producers and suppliers. After all, it involves collecting, verifying and sharing vast amounts of required data, and doing so in a uniform way. But when you break it down, the process can be logical, manageable and, most importantly, innovative. Here’s how Lingon, a pioneer in DPP solutions, orchestrates this journey.
Digitization + ubiquitous connectivity + consumer empowerment = enable an environment for disruptive innovation. Tom Golway
1. Data Preparation
Every great DPP begins with thorough data preparation. What kind of data are we talking about? Sustainability certifications, material composition, carbon footprint, repairability indices, recycling instructions, and more; all collected to meet upcoming EU standards. While the regulatory framework continues to evolve, Lingon uses best data practices to ensure that data is clean, uniform and aligned with industry benchmarks. It’s like drafting blueprints for a house: a well-thought-out plan makes the construction process efficient and ensures a solid structure.
2. Data Input
Once the data is prepared, the next step is getting it into the system; a task Lingon has made straightforward and flexible. Our user-friendly platform accommodates businesses of all sizes and technical capabilities. Small-scale operations can manually input data, while larger enterprises benefit from automated integration through APIs.
APIs, or automated connections between software systems, are a game-changer. They allow real-time data flow directly from a company’s existing systems into Lingon’s platform. This not only saves time but also minimizes the risk of errors, ensuring data remains accurate and up-to-date. For industries like furniture and lighting, where global supply chains and complex materials are the norm, digitalization and APIs aren’t just a convenience, they are essential. Lingon’s approach to data input simplifies the path to compliance, making it easier for businesses to reduce costs, enhance accuracy, and unlock new opportunities for innovation.
3. Data Transmission Methods (DTM)
Once inputted, the data must be accessible. Lingon facilitates multiple transmission methods, from QR codes to NFC chips, adaptable to the unique surfaces of furniture and other products. The choice of DTM depends on the product’s material and use case, ensuring compatibility and durability, without compromising design.
4. Data Validation
This is the cornerstone of the DPP process – where raw data transforms into verified, actionable insights. Lingon leverages cutting-edge technology to validate and register every piece of product data. Blockchain acts as a digital ledger that is immutable and transparent, ensuring data cannot be altered or tampered with once it’s recorded. This guarantees the integrity of the entire product lifecycle, from raw material sourcing to end-of-life recycling.
In addition to blockchain, Lingon incorporates automated checks to align data with regulatory requirements and industry standards. The digital identities of the DPPs will seamlessly be registered with centralized EU DPP databases, ensuring compliance and accessibility for stakeholders across the value chain. Decentralized storage further enhances the process, requiring companies to store DPPs themselves while maintaining third-party backups through providers like Lingon.
This triad of blockchain security, centralized registration, and decentralized storage creates a resilient and trustworthy system. It not only meets regulatory mandates but also assures stakeholders of a product’s authenticity, sustainability, and quality. By transforming raw data into a trusted digital passport, Lingon ensures that each product confidently travels through its lifecycle with verified credentials.
Once the DPP is live, it becomes a powerful tool for consumers. Picture scanning a product tag with your smartphone and accessing an intuitive dashboard powered by Lingon. Instantly, you see the product’s sustainability score, its recyclability, and even its journey from raw material to finished item. This transparency empowers consumers to make eco-conscious decisions while boosting brand loyalty for manufacturers. Further, if you have questions about the product, you can use Lingon’s dashboard to communicate directly with manufacturers, get product service or order replacements, as well as connecting with the broader community.
For corporate users and public entities, the DPP offers advanced capabilities to aggregate data from diverse sources, including all DPPs connected to assets within their premises. This enables comprehensive sustainability reporting, streamlined audits, and alignment with regulatory standards. By integrating data seamlessly, Lingon empowers organizations to monitor environmental impact, improve supply chain transparency, and meet sustainability goals efficiently and reliably.
Managing the complexities of DPP implementation is no small feat, but that’s where Lingon excels. From data preparation to blockchain validation, Lingon’s end-to-end solution ensures every moving part is synchronized. Our system automates compliance, simplifies integration, and future-proofs businesses against evolving regulations.
Beyond compliance and regulation, DPPs unlock significant business value through digitalization, circular systems, transparency, and traceability. In the diverse world of the furniture industry, each company has the unique opportunity to uncover its own value with Lingon’s solution. Whether it’s optimizing resource efficiency, building stronger customer trust, or enhancing operational sustainability, our approach empowers businesses to thrive in a future shaped by accountability and innovation.
For companies ready to embrace sustainability and transparency, Lingon is not just a service provider; it’s a strategic partner. Because when all the data is in the right hands, building a DPP is no longer daunting - it’s revolutionary.
Ready to take the leap? Lingon’s team is here to guide you every step of the way
The Future Of Manufacturing With Digital Product Passports, Forbes 2024
Embracing Digital Product Passport as a regulatory requirement, Deloitte 2024
A Digital Product Passport Needs More Standardization And Fewer Standards, Forrester 2024
Lingon reflects on the true meaning behind DPP regulation that is intended to contribute to sustainability by becoming its natural tool. Moreover, Lingon is commited to supporting both the industries and policy makers in this common effort to build a greener future!
Lingon reflects on the many opportunities for DPPs to cut costs and open new revenue streams. The furniture and lighting industries are already taking first steps toward digitalization and circularity, the business value is evident and real examples are already visible.
Lingon reflects on the future with and without DPPs. Will the world embrace the sustainablity goals for the next 20 years? What would happen if the upcoming regulations are not supported and the industry is not transformed? Let's dive into the possibilities!
.svg)