Sustainable sourcing is being talked about more than ever — but what is it actually changing?

As new requirements such as the EU Battery Regulation and battery passport begin to take shape, companies are being asked to prove more around traceability, emissions and sourcing practices. The reality is still unclear: how much this is influencing decisions today, what it costs to implement, and whether it is reshaping how supply chains are built.

• Where is sustainable sourcing actually influencing commercial decisions today — sourcing, partnerships or financing?
• What are companies being asked to prove in practice — and by whom (OEMs, regulators, investors)?
• How is the battery passport expected to work in reality — and what data is actually available today?
• What does traceability look like beyond Tier 1 — and where does it break down?
• What are the real cost implications of implementing sustainability requirements across the supply chain?
• Are requirements aligned across regions — or creating friction between Europe and global suppliers?
• How are producers and suppliers adapting — and where are the biggest gaps?
• What still needs to happen for sustainable sourcing to be implemented at scale?