My latest research project ‘Battery Passports: Readiness of the UK Battery Manufacturing Sector, Ecosystem Opportunities & Implications for UK Industrial Policy‘ has now come to an end and I can now share with you, the now-published reports.
With the enactment of the new EU Battery Regulations (entered in to force on 17th August 2023), organisations are required to embrace Battery Passports and Smart Labelling, enabling transparency and sustainability in battery production and consumption. However, my research highlights critical gaps in awareness, information availability, and operational readiness raced by organisations in aligning with these legislative changes.
A representative survey was conducted to gauge the awareness and preparedness of 80 organisations in regard to the new EU Battery Regulations. An Industry-Academic round table discussion and follow-up interviews were then held to reflect on the implications for Industry. The results can be downloaded in these two reports.
Results of a survey of UK-based organisations and those that supply to the UK/EU.
Report on a round table discussion and follow-up interviews.
Dr Melanie King, Loughborough University 