Pass4Sustainability is a multidisciplinary Synergy research project funded by the Knowledge Foundation and partner companies. The project brings together researchers active in three different disciplines at the School of Engineering, Jönköping University, to collaborate towards common goals.

Pass4Sustainability aims to develop various instrumental supports to facilitate informed decision-making regarding Digital Product Passport (DPP) implementation and information management. Additionally, it seeks to propose a cybersecurity centered architecture for the DPP in the usage phase of the product lifecycle. The project primarily focuses on the usage phase, particularly its non-compulsory content, exploring the opportunities and challenges it presents both forward (reuse, refurbishment, end-of-life) and backward (product development and production) in the product lifecycle.

The project includes three subprojects, each addressing a key aspect of Digital Product Passport (DPP) implementation and usage:

InLifeData focuses on strategies for managing products at the end of their lifecycle;

CCArch explores a cybersecurity centered DPP architecture;

UsePass will explore how to use the data incorporated in the DPPs to drive the development of sustainable products and production systems during product realization.

Relevance of the project

Pass4Sustainability is crucial for enabling a circular economy (CE) by integrating Digital Product Passports (DPP) into product lifecycle management. It enhances transparency, traceability, and sustainability by supporting reuse, refurbishment, and responsible end-of-life strategies. The DPP has been introduced by the EU as a mandatory digital tool to increase transparency, ensuring that all products have a standardized method for storing and sharing important sustainability and lifecycle information, making this project relevant for all industries.

Expected results

Pass4Sustainability aims to develop strategies, tools, and frameworks for implementing Digital Product Passports (DPPs) across industries.
InLifeData will deliver strategies for lifecycle management, focusing on reuse, refurbishment, and end-of-life processes.
CCArch will deliver a reference architecture, guidelines and a demonstrator for a cybersecurity centered DPP architecture.
UsePass aims to develop guidelines and means that can support companies in using data incorporated in the DPPs to drive the development of sustainable products and production systems during product realization.