Managing Sustainability Data for Digital Product Passports with Agentic AI | AWS for Industries

Overview

Digital Product Passports (DPPs) bring clear product data, strict rules, and green supply chains. They work by linking data points close together. AWS uses agentic AI and smart data rules to join each part. This method makes DPPs work better and grow faster.

What Are Digital Product Passports (DPPs)?

DPPs offer product details with a quick scan. They tie facts about a product to its QR code. Users see items like:

• Manufacturer data and batch links
• Material lists and chemical checks
• Performance facts, safety tests, and certifications
• Repair steps, disassembly plans, and end-of-life guides
• Carbon marks and lifetime emissions
• Supply chain checks, supplier files, and ethical proof

This idea comes from the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. It plans rules to start in 2027, first for batteries. Soon, rules will cover textiles, gadgets, and more by 2030. Consumers, regulators, and trusted business users all have ways to get the right data safely.

Challenges in Implementing DPPs

Companies face five key issues that bind data and processes close:

1. Supply Chain Data Collection & Harmonization
   Global suppliers use different tools and codes. This mix makes data gathering tough.

2. System Integration & Interoperability
   Old systems and locked-off apps keep data apart. This split hinders a single, clear view.

3. Data Validation, Security & Privacy
   Data must stay private and checked. Strict rules help block financial and trust risks.

4. Regulatory & Compliance Adaptability
   Changing laws force shifts in how data links together. Dynamic control is needed.

5. Operational Scalability & Cost
   Manual updates raise expense and time demands. Scale must come with smarter work.

AWS Solutions: Agentic AI and Sustainability Data Fabric

AWS ties solutions close with a Sustainability Data Fabric (SDF). This fabric leads DPPs through a product’s life. Innovations include:

• Agentic AI with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
  This AI links supplier entry, data aligning, and constant checks. It cuts errors and speeds up rule tests.

• Secure Data Sharing & Interoperability
  Standard APIs and modern data links keep sharing safe. They ensure strong governance across supply chains.

• Lifecycle Updates & Governance
  Auto-updates tie new rules and events to each passport. This link keeps compliance without extra work.

Business and Environmental Impact

Research by Oxera for Amazon shows real gains:

• DPPs lower rule costs by nearly 15% in groups like electronics, saving around €200 million a year.
• Clear data lets companies fight on green points, such as carbon marks.
• Better data links open new deals and cut costs for chemicals, manufacturing, retail, and automotive groups.

Conclusion

Digital Product Passports shift how products meet green and clear supply chains. AWS links agentic AI with a data fabric that keeps work tight and simple. This system meets rules, cuts costs, and builds trust by offering product data close and real.

Sources:

• AWS Blog: Managing Sustainability Data for Digital Product Passports with Agentic AI (Nov 21, 2025)
• EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
• Oxera Research commissioned by Amazon

Design Delight Studio curates high-impact, authoritative insights into sustainable and organic product trends, helping conscious consumers and innovative brands stay ahead in a fast-evolving green economy.