What the record contains
A provenance record captures mine ID, operator, GPS coordinates, extraction method, processing chain, customer or shipment context, verifier status, and an immutable hash reference.
Tier 1 // LITHIUM RECORD
Lithium Provenance Record — Permanent, Hashed, OEM-Audit-Ready
Permanent lithium origin and chain-of-custody records for OEM audit files, CSDDD evidence, and Battery Passport source URLs.
Evidence architecture
Structured for producers, verifiers, OEMs, and machines
OEM audit use
OEM battery customers can reference the record in procurement files, due diligence systems, and Battery Passport evidence flows. The value is continuity: the record URL remains stable even after documents, staff, and software vendors change.
Switching cost and trust anchors
Once a customer references a permanent URL in a compliance file, switching providers creates re-filing friction. Lithium Record turns the evidence URL into a trust anchor for long-cycle battery supply contracts.
Audit register
Core fields in the record layer
Every page in this static layer points back to the same operating premise: lithium compliance evidence needs a stable, readable, citation-friendly URL rather than a disposable file export.
| Record field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| kgCO₂/kg LCE | Translates site evidence into OEM carbon-footprint workflows. |
| GPS and extraction route | Hardens provenance and supports due-diligence review. |
| Verifier signature | Shows independent assurance status and review trail. |
| SHA-256 hash | Connects documents, metadata, and permanent record identity. |
Internal record graph
Continue the compliance path
Source register
Primary regulatory references
Lithium Record content is written as technical infrastructure guidance, not legal advice. Formal compliance decisions should be reviewed with qualified counsel and accredited verifiers.
| Reference | Relevance |
|---|---|
| Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 | EU batteries and waste batteries regulation establishing sustainability, performance, safety, information, and lifecycle obligations. |
| Battery Passport Content Guidance | Practical guidance on Article 77 battery passport scope, responsible operators, and February 18, 2027 readiness. |