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Who Can See What: The EU's Tiered Access Model for DPP Data
The EU's DPP data specification methodology sets out a five-tier access model for Digital Product Passport data. Not everything is public. Here is how the framework decides who sees what.
Water Scarcity Is in the DPP Framework: Why Carbon-Only Data Won't Be Enough
The EU's DPP data specification methodology reinforces that water use is one of the most relevant impact categories for apparel. Carbon-only measurement is unlikely to satisfy the multi-indicator requirements the DPP framework is building toward.
Model, Batch or Item: How DPP Granularity Will Affect Your Costs
The ESPR allows DPPs at model, batch or item level. The EU's DPP data specification methodology identifies granularity as a key cost driver for fashion brands. Here is what each level means in practice.
Product-Level Data Is Now the EU's Default: Why Brand-Level Claims Won't Cut It
The EU's DPP data specification methodology requires environmental data at the product level. Brand-level or corporate-level reporting will not satisfy the Digital Product Passport framework for fashion.
Textiles Are Officially in the 2027 DPP Wave: Here's What the Scope Looks Like
The EU's DPP data methodology includes the most detailed textile product scope yet. Textiles are confirmed for 2027. Here is exactly which garment categories are in scope and which are excluded.
The EU Just Published Its DPP Data Methodology: What Fashion Brands Need to Know
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre has published the methodology that will define what data goes into Digital Product Passports. Textiles are in the 2027 wave. Here is what it means for fashion brands.
Water Scarcity in Fashion: The Impact Metric Brands Are Overlooking
Carbon dominates fashion's sustainability conversation, but water scarcity is among the most acute environmental pressures in production regions. This guide explains why brands should be measuring it and how the AWARE method works.
Scope 3 Emissions in Fashion: Why Your Supply Chain Is 90% of the Problem
For most fashion brands, over 90% of greenhouse gas emissions sit in Scope 3. This guide explains what that means, why it is so difficult to measure and what the regulatory pressure looks like in 2026.
Building a Business Case for Sustainability Data in Fashion
The commercial case for investing in structured sustainability data — from regulatory risk and retailer pressure to operational efficiency and competitive positioning. A guide for CFOs, boards and leadership teams.
What Is Greenwashing in Fashion? A Brand's Guide to Avoiding It
Greenwashing in fashion is an evidence problem, not a branding one. Learn what regulators are actually targeting, which claim types carry the most risk, and how to build defensible sustainability communications.
EU Digital Product Passport for Textiles: What Fashion Brands Need to Know
The EU Digital Product Passport is coming for fashion. Here's what the DPP requires, the timeline for textiles, and why the brands treating it as an opportunity are already ahead.
Green Claims in Fashion: How to Make Sustainability Marketing Credible in 2026
Sustainability claims in fashion face tightening regulation in both the UK and EU. Learn which claim types carry the highest risk and how to build evidence-backed product communications.
Life Cycle Assessment for Fashion Brands: A Practical Guide
LCA is the foundation for credible sustainability data in fashion. This guide covers how it works, the ISO methodology, what it enables, and why brands should start building product-level assessments now.
Supply Chain Intelligence: Turning Supplier Data Into Action
Supply chain visibility isn't enough. Learn how fashion brands can turn fragmented supplier data into structured intelligence that drives traceability, compliance, and DPP readiness.
Sustainability Hotspots in Fashion: Why You Might Be Targeting the Wrong Stage
Many fashion brands optimise the wrong part of their supply chain. Here's how to identify real hotspots in your LCA, avoid the most common mistakes, and focus on changes that actually reduce impact.
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Common questions
Quick answers to the questions fashion brands ask most about DPPs, LCA and sustainability data.
If you sell apparel or textiles into the EU market, the Digital Product Passport will apply to your products under the ESPR framework. Textiles are a priority product group with a delegated act expected in 2027. The requirement applies regardless of where your brand is based.