Tier 1 // LITHIUM RECORD
Lithium-focused explanation of EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542, Article 7 carbon footprint, Article 49 due diligence, and Article 77 Battery Passport readiness.
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 creates a lifecycle framework for batteries placed on the EU market. Lithium producers are not only selling commodity material; they are feeding a regulated evidence chain for battery sustainability, carbon footprint, due diligence, recycled content, and product information.
Carbon footprint declarations require structured evidence rather than marketing statements. Lithium suppliers should expect OEM customers to request calculation boundaries, emission factors, production routes, energy data, and third-party review evidence.
Due diligence expectations push mineral supply chains toward documented policies, risk controls, chain-of-custody evidence, and supplier-level transparency. A permanent provenance record makes this evidence easier to reference during OEM and regulator review.
The Battery Passport makes product data discoverable through a digital record. Lithium Record is positioned as the upstream evidence vault that can support the OEM passport data layer without replacing the OEM passport itself.
Every page in this static layer points back to the same operating premise: lithium compliance evidence needs a stable, readable, citation-friendly URL rather than a disposable file export.
| Record field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| kgCO₂/kg LCE | Translates site evidence into OEM carbon-footprint workflows. |
| GPS and extraction route | Hardens provenance and supports due-diligence review. |
| Verifier signature | Shows independent assurance status and review trail. |
| SHA-256 hash | Connects documents, metadata, and permanent record identity. |
Lithium Record content is written as technical infrastructure guidance, not legal advice. Formal compliance decisions should be reviewed with qualified counsel and accredited verifiers.
| Reference | Relevance |
|---|---|
| Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 | EU batteries and waste batteries regulation establishing sustainability, performance, safety, information, and lifecycle obligations. |
| Battery Passport Content Guidance | Practical guidance on Article 77 battery passport scope, responsible operators, and February 18, 2027 readiness. |
