Limak Cement has added a new milestone to its pioneering initiatives in digital transparency and sustainability. The company has implemented a Digital Product Passport (DPP) for its CEM PLUS+ cement product manufactured at the Kilis Plant. According to a statement by DÜPAŞ, the Digital Product Passport operator, this application represents a world first for the cement industry.
Developed in alignment with the European Union’s Circular Economy Action Plan, the Digital Product Passport enables digital access to a wide range of product-related information, including technical specifications, environmental impacts, chemical composition, performance indicators, and life-cycle data.
The CEM PLUS+ Digital Product Passport, implemented at the Kilis Plant, contributes to the transparent disclosure of products’ carbon footprint and environmental performance data, the standardization of data sharing throughout the supply chain, and increased reliability in accessing green markets.
Digital Transparency Through a Secure QR Code Infrastructure
Through a specially generated QR code, verified product information is made accessible to stakeholders in line with the principles of traceability, transparency, and data integrity. The system operates on an infrastructure compliant with the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System standards and has undergone independent cybersecurity testing. The fact that the QR code does not redirect to external links minimizes digital security risks. This digital architecture enables product data to be managed as a single, reliable, and verifiable reference source across the entire value chain.
“Full Transparency Across the Entire Value Chain, from Production to End Use”
Commenting on the initiative, Limak Cement Global CEO Erkam Kocakerim stated:
“As regulatory frameworks such as the European Union’s Circular Economy Action Plan, ESPR, and CBAM continue to evolve, Digital Product Passports will become one of the fundamental requirements of industrial competitiveness. The Digital Product Passport we have implemented for CEM PLUS+ is a proactive response to this transformation. By integrating verified environmental, technical, and life-cycle data into a secure digital infrastructure, we ensure full transparency across the entire value chain, from production to end use. This approach not only prepares us for future regulations but also positions Limak Cement as one of the pioneers of digital and sustainable industrial practices in the global cement sector.”
A Strategic Step Aligned with EU Regulations
Due to its high carbon intensity, complex supply chain structure, and long product life cycle, the cement industry is among the most critical sectors for the implementation of Digital Product Passports. Within the scope of the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), construction materials are expected to be prioritized for inclusion in DPP requirements during the 2027–2030 period. In this context, existing Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) data form the core dataset of the Digital Product Passport, while the system’s compatibility with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) makes DPP a strategic necessity for cement exports to the European Union.
Considered a significant milestone in Limak Cement’s transformation journey focused on digitalization, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, this initiative also establishes a benchmark of reference for the global cement industry.
Limak Cement had previously demonstrated its leadership in this field by becoming the first cement producer in Türkiye to obtain an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
