Product Carbon Footprint Software
Sustainable product design with CONTACT Elements
Greenhouse gas emissions along the product life cycle
The responsible use of resources is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Companies are called upon to actively reduce emissions and meet increasing sustainability reporting requirements. The measurement of greenhouse gas emissions is already mandated by current guidelines such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Calculating the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) throughout the entire product lifecycle is a crucial step for companies to meet these reporting requirements, as well as the rising customer demands for price, quality, and sustainability.
With CONTACT Elements, you can precisely determine your product emissions. Powerful features and insightful reporting enable effective emissions monitoring across development phases and disciplines. Capture environmental information with our Product Carbon Footprint Software and identify components and processes with high emissions. Implement emission-reducing measures directly in product design.
Advantages of Product Carbon Footprint Software
- Determine product and variant emissions with bills of materials
- Gain decision-making foundations for product development
- Ensure transparency and data sovereignty
- Make sustainable supplier selections
- Create standard-compliant accounting and reporting
Assessing environmental factors with materials & compliance management
High prices of raw materials, shortages of precursors, and increasing sustainability requirements significantly impact production planning. To prevent production lines from coming to a stop, it is crucial to enhance the resilience of supply chains. At the same time, there is a growing emphasis from both customers and legislators on the environmental footprint of products. The CONTACT Elements platform offers an innovative component in sustainable Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with Material Data Management. This enables companies to manage materials sustainably and flexibly as well as responding to new requirements such as the quick identification of alternative materials.
Assessing environmental factors with materials & compliance management
High prices of raw materials, shortages of precursors, and increasing sustainability requirements significantly impact production planning. To prevent production lines from coming to a stop, it is crucial to enhance the resilience of supply chains. At the same time, there is a growing emphasis from both customers and legislators on the environmental footprint of products. The CONTACT Elements platform offers an innovative component in sustainable Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with Material Data Management. This enables companies to manage materials sustainably and flexibly as well as responding to new requirements such as the quick identification of alternative materials.
High prices of raw materials, shortages of precursors, and increasing sustainability requirements significantly impact production planning. To prevent production lines from coming to a stop, it is crucial to enhance the resilience of supply chains. At the same time, there is a growing emphasis from both customers and legislators on the environmental footprint of products. The CONTACT Elements platform offers an innovative component in sustainable Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with Material Data Management. This enables companies to manage materials sustainably and flexibly as well as responding to new requirements such as the quick identification of alternative materials.
Environmental data management – integration of lifecycle assessment databases
The integration of lifecycle assessment databases represents a significant step towards a comprehensive consideration of ecological aspects throughout the entire product lifecycle. It significantly improves the availability and quality of data, aiding in optimizing the sustainability of products from the early design phase through manufacturing to disposal.
Environmental data management – integration of lifecycle assessment databases
The integration of lifecycle assessment databases represents a significant step towards a comprehensive consideration of ecological aspects throughout the entire product lifecycle. It significantly improves the availability and quality of data, aiding in optimizing the sustainability of products from the early design phase through manufacturing to disposal.
The integration of lifecycle assessment databases represents a significant step towards a comprehensive consideration of ecological aspects throughout the entire product lifecycle. It significantly improves the availability and quality of data, aiding in optimizing the sustainability of products from the early design phase through manufacturing to disposal.
Sustainability-related assessment with Bill of Materials
Connecting environmental metrics with product bill of materials in the PLM system enables the precise analysis of environmental impacts at each stage of development. Through this integrated approach, companies can identify "hotspots" where most emissions occur and make informed decisions to minimize environmental impacts. The calculation is based on recognized standards such as ISO 14067 and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. In addition to emissions analysis, cost factors can also be considered to promote cost-efficient and environmentally friendly product development.
Sustainability-related assessment with Bill of Materials
Connecting environmental metrics with product bill of materials in the PLM system enables the precise analysis of environmental impacts at each stage of development. Through this integrated approach, companies can identify "hotspots" where most emissions occur and make informed decisions to minimize environmental impacts. The calculation is based on recognized standards such as ISO 14067 and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. In addition to emissions analysis, cost factors can also be considered to promote cost-efficient and environmentally friendly product development.
Connecting environmental metrics with product bill of materials in the PLM system enables the precise analysis of environmental impacts at each stage of development. Through this integrated approach, companies can identify "hotspots" where most emissions occur and make informed decisions to minimize environmental impacts. The calculation is based on recognized standards such as ISO 14067 and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. In addition to emissions analysis, cost factors can also be considered to promote cost-efficient and environmentally friendly product development.
Efficient variant management for a sustainable product portfolio
Through the systematic assessment and evaluation of sustainable alternatives for product variants, environmental impacts can be analyzed in different scenarios. This can be achieved through efficient and sustainable variant management, which also supports the calculation of environmental impacts across the portfolio. This allows priorities to be identified and shaped in order to optimize portfolio management systematically.
Efficient variant management for a sustainable product portfolio
Through the systematic assessment and evaluation of sustainable alternatives for product variants, environmental impacts can be analyzed in different scenarios. This can be achieved through efficient and sustainable variant management, which also supports the calculation of environmental impacts across the portfolio. This allows priorities to be identified and shaped in order to optimize portfolio management systematically.
Through the systematic assessment and evaluation of sustainable alternatives for product variants, environmental impacts can be analyzed in different scenarios. This can be achieved through efficient and sustainable variant management, which also supports the calculation of environmental impacts across the portfolio. This allows priorities to be identified and shaped in order to optimize portfolio management systematically.
Transparency and data sovereignty within the value chain
A robust data infrastructure and transparency in the value chain are crucial for a sustainable and circular economy. Regulatory requirements for reporting and sharing sustainability information are increasing. An integrated approach towards sustainability-oriented product lifecycle management supports the creation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for both individual products and variants within the product portfolio. Established standards like the Asset Administration Shell enable the overcoming of data silos to exchange high-quality sustainability data across the entire value chain.
Transparency and data sovereignty within the value chain
A robust data infrastructure and transparency in the value chain are crucial for a sustainable and circular economy. Regulatory requirements for reporting and sharing sustainability information are increasing. An integrated approach towards sustainability-oriented product lifecycle management supports the creation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for both individual products and variants within the product portfolio. Established standards like the Asset Administration Shell enable the overcoming of data silos to exchange high-quality sustainability data across the entire value chain.
A robust data infrastructure and transparency in the value chain are crucial for a sustainable and circular economy. Regulatory requirements for reporting and sharing sustainability information are increasing. An integrated approach towards sustainability-oriented product lifecycle management supports the creation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for both individual products and variants within the product portfolio. Established standards like the Asset Administration Shell enable the overcoming of data silos to exchange high-quality sustainability data across the entire value chain.
Related Elements
Calculate product costs to ensure that the price is right
Calculate product variants and their costs quickly and efficiently
Plan sales targets for optimum costing and increase the profitability of your products
Focus on your objectives to keep your project costs in budget
Manage material information across the enterprise and ensure sustainability
Company-wide availability of detailed information on material properties
Smooth teamwork with reliable material data
Rapid identification of alternative materials
Ensure sustainability and compliance
Seamlessly integrate design and operations of smart products
Analyze and evaluate field data for targeted product enhancements
Involve your customer communities in the ongoing optimization of your products
Use tried-and-tested procedures such as ticket systems and engineering change management for integration in your development processes
Intelligent data sharing for end-to-end processes across organizational boundaries
Reliable collaboration through data sharing
Collaboration environment designed for engineering processes
Data usage across system boundaries
Extensive security and compliance mechanisms
Greater clarity when controlling product and project portfolios
Achieve systematic frontloading with the right ideas and initiatives
Structure your portfolios to achieve greater clarity
Inspect projects at the touch of a button throughout the entire lifecycle
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