Global Battery Alliance (GBA) has unveiled the results of its latest Battery Passport pilot program. The announcement, made during GBA’s Annual General Meeting held in Shanghai and Ningde, revealed the accomplishments of ten leading global consortia in advancing battery transparency through the Battery Passport, a tool designed to track the environmental and social impact of batteries throughout their lifecycle.
A standout participant in this year’s pilot program, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL), successfully led two projects focusing on its Shenxing and CTP batteries. These efforts mark a significant milestone in CATL’s journey toward a greener and more transparent battery value chain. By implementing separate Battery Passports for each battery type, CATL reported a verified carbon footprint of 49 kg CO₂ equivalent per kWh across both batteries, underscoring the company’s dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring accountability across its operations.
The Battery Passport initiative, launched by GBA, has rapidly progressed since the publication of the world’s first proof of concept in January 2023 at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Since then, the GBA has collaborated with leading digital solution providers to trace the origins and flow of seven key battery materials, including lithium, artificial graphite, aluminium, cobalt, copper, iron phosphate, and nickel. This tracking ensures adherence to globally aligned standards on greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, and circular design, enhancing transparency and environmental responsibility within the battery industry.
Inga Petersen, Executive Director of GBA, lauded the successful completion of the 2024 pilots, stating: “We are thrilled with the results of the 2024 Battery Passport pilots and congratulate all participating organisations for this major achievement. The commitment shown by the world’s leading battery cell manufacturers to mobilise their supply chains and adhere to harmonised sustainability expectations is a transformative step for the industry.”
For CATL, a member of the GBA, the Battery Passport pilot program represents more than just a regulatory requirement. As Vice President and Board Secretary Jiang Li emphasised, “The future of the battery industry lies in collaborative efforts to ensure sustainability and circularity. CATL is proud to be at the forefront of these efforts. Through our participation in the Battery Passport initiative and our active engagement in the GBA, we are shaping a more sustainable future for the battery sector.”
CATL’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond the Battery Passport. The company has pioneered several carbon-neutral facilities and developed proprietary tools like the Carbon Credit Management System (CCMS) and CREDIT platform, both of which enable CATL to actively track and minimise its carbon footprint. These efforts align with CATL’s broader goals of achieving environmental responsibility while delivering high-quality, sustainable products to its customers.
As the global push for sustainable energy solutions intensifies, initiatives like the Battery Passport are essential for setting unified standards across the industry. Through such programs, the GBA aims to foster cooperation among stakeholders, bridge regulatory gaps, and ensure that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are consistently met. CATL’s active role in these initiatives not only strengthens its position as an industry leader but also underscores its commitment to advancing sustainability and transparency within the global battery supply chain.
