From literature to practice: Understanding researcher perspectives towards social issues in digital battery passports

Key Points

• This research aims to explore researchers' perspectives on social issues related to digital battery passports in the electric vehicle battery supply chain.
• Utilized a mixed-methods approach incorporating literature reviews and workshops.
• Focused on social themes such as labor protection, fair wages, child labor, and education.
• Engaged stakeholders from various sectors to gather diverse insights.
• Identified critical social issues that need to be addressed in the digital battery passport framework.
• Highlighted gaps in current environmental data regarding social aspects.
• Emphasized the importance of integrating social criteria into the battery supply chain for better sustainability.