UPPS-BAT Regulatory Mapping
UPPS-BAT Mapping to EU Battery Regulation
Structured alignment between UPPS disclosures and regulatory requirements.
1Carbon Footprint
| UPPS Reference | Disclosure | EU Battery Regulation | Mapping Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPS 201-5.1 | Lifecycle GHG emissions | Carbon footprint declaration | Direct | Fully aligned with Article 7 requirements |
| UPPS-BAT 5.2 | Emissions per kWh | Carbon intensity requirement | Direct | Matches reporting format for EV batteries |
| UPPS 201-5.2 | Energy consumption | Manufacturing energy use | Direct | Supports carbon footprint methodology |
2Recycled Content
| UPPS Reference | Disclosure | EU Battery Regulation | Mapping Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPS 201-5.5 | Recycled material % | Minimum recycled content | Partial | Disclosure only; regulation requires threshold compliance |
| UPPS 301-5.5 | Recycled content | Recycled material thresholds | Partial | Gap: requires compliance status field |
| UPPS-BAT 5.3 | Critical materials | Cobalt, lead, lithium, nickel recovery | Direct | Aligns with Article 8 recovery targets |
3Performance & Durability
| UPPS Reference | Disclosure | EU Battery Regulation | Mapping Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPS-BAT 5.1 | Capacity, cycle life | Performance requirements | Direct | Supports Article 10 performance labeling |
| UPPS-BAT 5.4 | Degradation | Durability rules | Partial | Gap: requires minimum durability thresholds |
| UPPS 301-5.1 | Lifetime years | Expected lifespan | Direct | Aligns with durability requirements |
4Circularity & Recycling
| UPPS Reference | Disclosure | EU Battery Regulation | Mapping Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPS 301-5.4 | Recyclability | Recycling efficiency | Partial | Gap: requires minimum efficiency targets |
| UPPS-BAT 5.5 | Recovery rates | Material recovery targets | Partial | Disclosure only; regulation mandates specific recovery percentages |
| UPPS-BAT 5.6 | Second-life applications | Battery repurposing | Direct | Supports circular economy requirements |
5Supply Chain Due Diligence
| UPPS Reference | Disclosure | EU Battery Regulation | Mapping Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPS 401-5.1 | Supplier disclosure | Due diligence obligations | Partial | Gap: requires formal due diligence policy documentation |
| UPPS 401-5.6 | Supply chain risk | Responsible sourcing | Partial | Gap: requires specific risk assessment framework |
| UPPS-BAT 5.7 | Material traceability | Raw material traceability | Direct | Fully aligned with Article 8 traceability requirements |
6Digital Product Passport
| UPPS Reference | Disclosure | EU Battery Regulation | Mapping Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL UPPS | Structured disclosures | Digital passport system | Direct | UPPS schema directly maps to digital passport data structure |
| UPPS 101-5.1 | Product identification | Battery identification | Direct | Supports unique identifier requirements |
| UPPS 401-5.4 | Traceability | Supply chain information | Direct | Enables full supply chain transparency |
Gap Analysis
Key Gaps Identified
- •Threshold Compliance: Regulation requires minimum recycled content and maximum carbon thresholds; UPPS currently only requires disclosure
- •Legal Status Fields: Missing compliance status and conformity declaration fields
- •Certification / Verification: Regulation requires third-party validation; UPPS verification is optional
- •Due Diligence Documentation: Requires formal policy documentation beyond disclosure
- •Minimum Durability Standards: Regulation mandates specific durability thresholds
Interpretation
UPPS defines disclosures — It specifies how product-level information should be disclosed in a consistent, comparable manner.
Regulation defines obligations — It specifies what information must be disclosed and establishes compliance thresholds.
Mapping connects the two layers — The UPPS Regulatory Mapping Framework enables organizations to:
- Map UPPS disclosures to regulatory requirements
- Identify gaps between disclosure and compliance
- Extend UPPS with regulatory layer fields for compliance status
- Support multi-jurisdiction compliance through a unified disclosure framework
Strategic Advantage: UPPS provides a structured disclosure layer that can be directly mapped to regulatory requirements, reducing reporting burden and enabling automated compliance verification through digital product passport systems.