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)
Scenario Value Chain Outline
In the visual below, the first value chain outline indicates an upstream trader that is not sharing data but the material undergoes no further transformation.
The second value chain outline includes a box under "Manufacturer" to indicate that there are business processes that the manufacturer undertakes to find the mine's unique identifier that enables them to "discover" the Digital Facility Record for Greenville – Location M.
Non-participating node and material does not undergo transformation
| Credential Type | Credentials |
|---|---|
| DFR (Facility Record) | Mine, Refiner - Location M Cobalt Refinery - Location FR |
| DCC (Conformity Credential) | Coppermark - Location M RMAP - Location M RMAP - Location FR |
| DPP (Product Passport) | Cobalt Hydroxide - Location M Cobalt Sulfate - Location FR |
| DTE (Traceability Event) | Transform - Location FR |
Non-participating nodes and material undergoes subsequent transformation
| Credential Type | Credentials |
|---|---|
| DFR (Facility Record) | Mine, Refiner - Location M Battery Manufacturer - Location PC |
| DCC (Conformity Credential) | Coppermark - Location M RMAP - Location M VAP - Location PC |
| DPP (Product Passport) | Cobalt Hydroxide - Location M Battery Passport - Location PC |
| DTE (Traceability Event) | Transaction - Location M |
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