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Non-Participating Nodes

Overview​

This scenario addressed what happens when actors in the supply chain are not sharing data that is RBTP/UNTP-aligned. Participants reviewed how organizations create, receive, and discover Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and Digital Facility Records (DFRs) when:

  • Some supply chain actors share data while others do not
  • There are gaps in upstream credential availability

Key Question:

  • How do I get more information about a site in my supply chain that I am not directly connected to and when the supply chain actor(s) in between us do not share data/do not share data in an RBTP-compliant format?

Scenario Versions:

Participants explored multiple versions of this scenario, including the following:

  • Upstream trader does not share data and the material is not transformed
  • Upstream trader does not share data and material undergoes subsequent transformation
  • A smelter receives material from one mine that is sharing RBTP-aligned data and material from another mine that is not sharing RBTP-aligned data (please see “Non-Participating Node & Handling Legacy Data” page for further information)

Lessons Learned/Conclusions from Roundtable​

  • Validated core items for RBTP proof of concept:
    • How to "discover" upstream Digital Facility Record by unique identifier is clear
  • Combination of technical proofs & third-party Digital Conformity Credentials that support aggregated claims about upstream supply chain (e.g. all supplying mines are conformant to a particular standard) can help suppliers share valuable, verified claims about their upstream supply chain without needing to share commercially-sensitive information