On 15 October 2026, Czech BCSD will hold the second meeting of its Industrial Transformation Working Group. The event will focus on decarbonisation, digital battery and product passports, and upcoming changes to public procurement rules. Featured speakers include Jan Dusík, Jana Jíchová and Johannes Simböck. Further information on the programme and registration is available in the event invitation at this link.

Participants will receive updates from CBCSD, WBCSD, the European Union and Czechia, together with an overview of recent developments in EU legislation and policy between June and September 2026.

A key part of the programme will focus on the BatteryPass-Ready initiative and progress in implementing digital battery and product passports. The discussion will address practical implementation, data transparency and future regulatory requirements affecting businesses.

The event will also feature a dedicated session on decarbonisation and industrial transformation, where Jan Dusík
(DG CLIMA) will outline the current state and outlook of relevant EU policies, followed by an interactive discussion with participants.

The meeting will conclude with a presentation on the proposed new Public Procurement Regulation and its sustainability implications. Jana Jíchová (DG GROW) will explain the main legislative changes and their expected impact on both public buyers and suppliers.