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UNLOCKING TRUST & TRANSPARENCY WITH DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORTS
September, 2025
In this insightful webinar, Positive Luxury’s Isabella Ryan is joined by Buyerdock Digital Product Passport (DPP) Co‑Founder Kevin Dixie, to explore how businesses can accelerate their sustainability strategies while building trust and transparency with consumers. They cover the role of Digital Product Passports, practical steps for preparing for ESPR legislation, and effective ways to communicate sustainability with credibility. The discussion highlights:
The urgency for luxury brands to prepare for upcoming EU regulations requiring DPP compliance by 2027
How DPPs provide traceability, transparency, and authenticity, while also offering opportunities for storytelling, consumer engagement, and new sales channels
Practical implementation steps such as generating QR codes linked to product data, mapping supply chains, and collaborating with partners to fill compliance and repair service gaps
Challenges around data collection, supply chain mapping, and internal alignment across teams
Opportunities beyond compliance, including resale, right-to-repair initiatives, fraud prevention, and strengthening brand value with younger consumers who value transparency and sustainability
THREE KEY ACTIONS FOR LUXURY BUSINESSES:
1. Start Early with Compliance Foundations
Generate GS1-compliant QR codes now to act as placeholders for future DPP data
Begin mapping Tier 1–Tier 3 suppliers to ensure visibility and be ready for EU requirements
2. Build Partnerships for Repair, Resale & Transparency
Develop or join repair and resale ecosystems to meet “right to repair” obligations and appeal to Gen Z’s demand for unique, sustainable products
Work with sustainability consultancies like Positive Luxury to identify blind spots and build credible supply chain transparency
3. Leverage DPPs as a Brand & Sales Tool
Use DPPs to showcase sustainability stories directly to consumers at point-of-sale and resale platforms
Explore authentication technologies to combat counterfeiting and strengthen customer trust
