Blockchain-enhanced transparency to support sustainability in battery production networks

Blockchain-enhanced transparency to support sustainability in battery production networks analyses how blockchain technologies can improve transparency, traceability and sustainability in global battery supply chains. The doctoral thesis focuses on the growing requirements for sustainable battery production in the context of e-mobility and international regulation.

Battery manufacturers and suppliers must increasingly document the origin and environmental impact of materials across complex production networks. This challenge becomes especially important with the introduction of the EU Battery Regulation and the future digital battery passport. The book explains how permissioned blockchain systems and smart contracts can support these requirements through secure and transparent data management.

A central focus lies on the use of blockchain-based traceability systems for battery supply chains. The thesis demonstrates how companies can generate reliable sustainability indicators such as carbon footprint and recycled content across multiple production stages. These data structures improve comparability and support informed decision-making in battery manufacturing networks.

The author also examines how smart contracts automate sustainability calculations and improve transparency between suppliers, manufacturers and downstream partners. The work presents a practical approach for integrating sustainability metrics into digital production environments and circular economy concepts.

In addition, the thesis highlights the role of blockchain technologies in supporting sustainable industrial transformation and regulatory compliance. The findings show how digital transparency can strengthen trust, improve sustainability assessments and optimize battery production processes.

Blockchain-enhanced transparency to support sustainability in battery production networks is aimed at researchers, engineers and professionals in battery manufacturing, sustainability management and digital production systems. The book serves as a practical and scientific reference for modern battery supply chains and sustainable industrial transformation.