Powering sustainability and compliance in the battery industry

18 Nov 2025

The EU Battery Regulation became mandatory in August 2025, aiming to improve the sustainability, safety and circularity of batteries in the European Union. Over the next few years, the regulation will introduce stringent requirements for recycling, carbon footprint, heavy metal restrictions and supply chain due diligence on all types of batteries.

For manufacturers like Micropower, this new and complex legislation requires careful interpretation and strategic implementation. With the help of Intertek, Micropower is proactively addressing the EU Battery Regulation, ensuring compliance and emphasising its commitment to sustainability.

From its headquarters in Växjö, Sweden, Micropower develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery systems, charging solutions and power converters for Automated Guided Vehicles, construction equipment and material handling equipment. As a major player in heavy industry’s transition from fossil fuels to clean energy solutions, the company strives to be at the forefront of both compliance and sustainability.  

With many Battery Regulation obligations still to be fully introduced and emerging guidance from legislators, it is often unclear what will apply when specific requirements take effect. To cut through the uncertainty, both internally and for its customers and suppliers navigating their own sustainability commitments, Micropower has partnered with Intertek's battery advisory team in Kista, Sweden. Drawing on deep expertise in battery technology, compliance and the Battery Regulation itself, Intertek acts as both sounding board and knowledge hub on everything from how to interpret concepts and requirements in the legal texts to processes, labelling and carbon footprint. 

This ongoing partnership has already strengthened Micropower's ability to meet the EU Battery Regulation and deliver on its battery sustainability commitments. 

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