EU Policy Landscape
Measures announced in December 2020:
Responsible sourcing. New mandatory procedures to ensure sustainable and
ethical sourcing of raw materials such as graphite.
Carbon (CO2) footprint, performance and durability labelling.
All batteries sold in Europe must declare their carbon footprint.
Traceability.
All raw materials used in batteries to be procured according to OECD recognised guidelines
for sustainable sourcing. Thanks to blockchain technology, each battery will have a digital
passport tracking all upstream components.
Recycling and establishing a circular economy.
A minimum proportion of battery content to be made up of recycled materials. To close the
loop and retain valuable materials used in batteries - such as cobalt, lithium, nickel and
graphite - for as long as possible, the Commission proposes to establish new requirements
and targets on the collection, treatment and recycling of batteries.
