What to expect from the ESPR Working Plan 2025-2030?

Europe's activities surrounding the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) are ramping up and will impact many products. The ESPR Working Plan 2025–2030 is the new operating system for that reality. It sets the order and tempo for ecodesign requirements for specific product groups and the obligation to report on those through Digital Product Passports (DPPs).

What product groups are impact by the ESPR Working Plan?

Apart from batteries, which was already adopted, more 22 product groups have been defined, structured in below table. Each of these product groups will receive a 'Delegated Act', which will contain specifics about requirements about data, governance and technical elements.

Year expected adoption delegated act	Category	Product group / Measure
Already adopted (in force 2027)	Batteries	EV batteries
Already adopted (in force 2027)	Batteries	Industrial batteries >2 kWh
Already adopted (in force 2027)	Batteries	Light means of transport (LMT) batteries
2026	Energy-related	Low-temperature emitters
2026	Intermediate	Iron & Steel
2026	Energy-related	Household dishwashers
2026	Energy-related	Household washing machines & washer-dryers
2026	Energy-related	Professional laundry appliances
2026	Energy-related	Professional dishwashers
2027	Final products	Textiles / Apparel
2027	Final products	Tyres
2027	Intermediate	Aluminium
2027	Energy-related	Displays
2028	Final products	Furniture
2028	Energy-related	EV chargers
2028	Energy-related	Electric motors & variable speed drives
2028	Energy-related	Refrigerating appliances (household fridges/freezers)
2028	Energy-related	Refrigerating appliances with a sales function
2029	Final products	Mattresses
2029	Energy-related	Light sources & separate control gears
2030	Energy-related	Welding equipment
2030	Energy-related	Mobile phones & tablets
2030	Energy-related	Local space heaters (ecodesign rules)
2030	Energy-related	Tumble dryers

How can Regen Studio help organizations impacted by the ESPR?

At Regen Studio, we help organizations impacted by the ESPR, such as governments, brands, supply chain partners or sector representatives, to navigate the regulation and the adoption Digital Product Passports.

Because of our combination of policy and technical knowledge, our ongoing participation in the European standardization efforts and our design toolset, we bring you one step forward in your journey to become compliant with the regulation. Or even create impact beyond compliance.

Are you impacted by the ESPR? Reach out to discover what you can do.

Yvo Hunink

Founder Regen Studio

yvo.hunink@regenstudio.world

"Finally, with the ESPR working plan, we have clarity on which sectors will have to make a move on Digital Product Passports. I am helping both governments and companies to do so."