Why Delogue is getting involved in digital product passports – and what they plan to do about it
Delogue is one of the players turning words into action. As a cloud-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform tailored for the lifestyle and design industries, Delogue supports brands in managing product data from the first sketch to final delivery. Their focus? Making collaboration between brands and suppliers smooth, structured, and transparent – so that product information is not only created, but used meaningfully across systems.
Delogue is taking their data expertise one step further by joining the SwePass initiative, under the Trace4Value platform. The project aims to develop digital product passports (DPPs) that enable circular business models and improve traceability across the entire value chain – from raw material to recycling.
– For us, it’s about making sure the data created during product development can flow through the system and actually be used – not just stored. If the industry is serious about DPPs, then platforms like ours need to be part of the solution, says Anja Padget, Head of ESG and Communications at Delogue PLM.
Delogue’s involvement in SwePass reflects their belief that PLM systems have a critical role to play in enabling digital product passports. After all, the earliest stages of product development are where key decisions are made – about materials, design, suppliers, and sustainability targets. Delogue’s platform helps brands structure this process, track changes, and ensure that relevant data is collected and accessible from day one.
At the moment, Delogue is focused on connecting with other project partners and getting familiar with the scope, goals, and timelines of SwePass. The initial meetings – both virtual and on-site, like the recent gathering in Norrköping – have already sparked ideas and clarified where the company can bring the most value.
But participating in SwePass is not just about contributing existing knowledge. It’s also a learning process. One of the key challenges Delogue identifies is the sheer amount of data that needs to be gathered – and the fact that many brands and suppliers are still adapting to this new way of working.
– There’s a steep learning curve ahead. For DPPs to function, everyone in the value chain needs to know what kind of data is required, how to collect it in a structured way, and how to ensure that these workflows align with business needs – rather than disrupt them. That’s where PLM systems like Delogue can act as a bridge, helping users embed data routines into their everyday work, without slowing down development, says Anna Padget.
In the long run, Delogue hopes to play a core role in shaping how DPP requirements are translated into practical tools. As regulatory expectations evolve, the ability to integrate those demands into product development processes will be key – not just for compliance, but for smarter decisions and better products.
