Amendment: Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on operator due diligence

This procedure updates the rules for batteries sold in the EU, focusing on the responsibility of companies to ensure their supply chains are sustainable. It aims to prevent human rights abuses and environmental damage during the extraction and processing of raw materials used in batteries.

Companies importing or producing batteries in the EU will face stricter requirements to monitor and report on their supply chain practices, affecting the electronics, automotive, and energy storage sectors.