{"id":124209,"date":"2026-07-01T15:59:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T13:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wissen\/blog\/product-carbon-footprint-erp\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T15:33:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T13:33:16","slug":"product-carbon-footprint-erp","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/en\/knowledge\/corporate-development\/blog-product-carbon-footprint-erp\/","title":{"rendered":"Calculating Your Carbon Footprint: How Your ERP Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What do you think would happen if a customer asked for information about <strong>CO<\/strong><strong><sub>2<\/sub><\/strong><strong>footprint of your product<\/strong>? Would you have that data at your fingertips in a flash? Or would you first have to painstakingly compile it from various Excel files and departments?  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t have the figures ready, your <strong>chances of winning the contract<\/strong> are slim. Because while you\u2019re still busy searching for information, your competitors will have already delivered.   <\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"113478\" class=\"elementor elementor-113478 elementor-23433\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f7ddec e-ecs-flex e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f7ddec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ecs_container_type&quot;:&quot;flex&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00fb37a elementor-grid-1 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-loop-grid\" data-id=\"00fb37a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn how to calculate the carbon footprint of your products directly in the ERP system.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-dce-background-color=\"rgba(2, 1, 1, 0)\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a57b9a elementor-widget__width-auto res sec-link  elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5a57b9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/en\/knowledge\/corporate-development\/whitepaper-calculating-a-products-carbon-footprint-in-erp\/\" id=\"wp-cta-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Request now for free<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet it could be so simple: After all, most of the data needed to calculate the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) is stored in your <strong>ERP system<\/strong>. How the ERP system uses bill of materials and process data <strong>to calculate CO<\/strong><strong><sub>2<\/sub><\/strong><strong>footprint of a product<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">That&#8217;s why a product&#8217;s<sub>carbon footprint<\/sub> is now crucial<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rising Market and Customer Expectations <\/strong><br\/>More and more customers\u2014especially large OEMs and international partners\u2014are demanding transparent and reliable<sub>CO2 data<\/sub> throughout the entire supply chain. Those who fail to provide this information are quickly excluded from bids or removed from supplier lists. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainability as a New Competitive Factor<\/strong><br\/>Sustainability in production has long since ceased to be merely a matter of image. Rather, it is now a clearly measurable differentiator. Companies that actively communicate their<sub>carbon footprint<\/sub> position themselves as preferred partners.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulatory Developments<\/strong><br\/>With initiatives such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Digital Product Passport (DPP), legal requirements for transparency and traceability are increasing. Companies must prepare to collect emissions data in a structured manner and disclose it regularly. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changes like these in the market environment naturally create increased pressure at first. But look at it positively: If you\u2019re well-prepared for the Product Carbon Footprint, you can <strong>respond more quickly to inquiries and build trust with customers<\/strong>. That, in turn, leads to better positioning in a highly competitive market environment.    <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><sub>Carbon<\/sub> Footprint: Definition of Product Carbon Footprint<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The term <strong>\u201cProduct Carbon Footprint\u201d (PCF)<\/strong> refers to all greenhouse gas emissions generated throughout a product\u2019s life cycle\u2014from raw material extraction through production to use and disposal. It thus illustrates <strong>a product\u2019s carbon footprint<\/strong> and highlights the largest sources of emissions. Based on the PCF, it is possible to identify opportunities for optimization, reduce costs, and drive innovation.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, the <strong>Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF)<\/strong> looks at a company\u2019s total emissions. So while the PCF provides detailed information at the product level, the CCF offers an <strong>overview at the organizational level<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6abf237f3c5a1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6abf237f3c5a1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"739\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co2-fussabdruck-erp-blog-infografik-1024x739.png\" alt=\"CO2 Footprint Infographic on the Product Life Cycle, with a Focus on ERP Optimization by Asseco Solutions.\" class=\"wp-image-121706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co2-fussabdruck-erp-blog-infografik-1024x739.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co2-fussabdruck-erp-blog-infografik-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co2-fussabdruck-erp-blog-infografik-768x554.png 768w, https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co2-fussabdruck-erp-blog-infografik.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calculate a Product&#8217;s<sub>Carbon Footprint<\/sub>\u2014Easily via ERP  <\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">That is why the ERP is the ideal foundation for PCF calculations<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To calculate the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), you first and foremost need one thing: <strong>reliable, up-to-date, and complete data<\/strong> on materials, suppliers, processes, and energy consumption.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An ERP system provides you with exactly this information\u2014for the following reasons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The ERP system serves as a central data hub<\/strong><strong><br\/><\/strong>All relevant company data converges in the ERP system\u2014from purchasing to production to logistics. This centralized structure provides the ideal foundation for consistent and scalable PCF calculations. <br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All relevant data is already available<\/strong><strong><br\/><\/strong>Parts lists (also known as bills of materials, or BOMs for short), work plans, and energy and supplier data form the very foundation you need to calculate emissions.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No additional maintenance is required<\/strong><br\/>Since the necessary data is available in the ERP anyway, there is no parallel data maintenance process. This avoids duplicate work and reduces sources of error at the same time. <br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automatic Update<\/strong><strong><br\/><\/strong>If materials, suppliers, or process steps change, the underlying data in the ERP system is updated\u2014and with it, the calculated PCF. This ensures that the results are always up to date without any manual effort. <br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the PCF Calculation Works in ERP<\/h3>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Data Integration<\/strong><br\/>First, all relevant data from bills of materials, processes, and the supply chain is linked together.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Addition of emission factors<\/strong><br\/>The data is supplemented with emission values that come either from suppliers or from the database.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calculation in the ERP<\/strong><br\/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wissen\/unternehmensentwicklung\/blog-praeferenzkalkulation-und-mein-erp-system\/\">ERP system provides<\/a> the<sub>CO2 value<\/sub> per item\u2014similar to how prices or production costs are calculated.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reliable Results<\/strong><strong><br\/><\/strong>As a result, you receive transparent, reproducible figures for quotes, reports, and customer statements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6abf237f3cd62&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6abf237f3cd62\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"404\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co2-fussabdruck-im-erp-berechnen-blog-infografik-1024x404.png\" alt=\"Infographic on calculating the carbon footprint in ERP, including data integration and emission factors.\" class=\"wp-image-121704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co2-fussabdruck-im-erp-berechnen-blog-infografik-1024x404.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co2-fussabdruck-im-erp-berechnen-blog-infografik-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co2-fussabdruck-im-erp-berechnen-blog-infografik-768x303.png 768w, https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co2-fussabdruck-im-erp-berechnen-blog-infografik.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Most Important ERP Data Sources for PCF Calculations<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>ERP Data Source<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Contribution to the PCF<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bill of Materials (BOM)<\/strong><\/td><td>Materials and Components<\/td><td>Determination of Material-Related Emissions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Work plans<\/strong><\/td><td>Manufacturing Steps and Processes<\/td><td>Calculation of Process-Related Emissions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Supplier Information<\/strong><\/td><td>Origin and Partners<\/td><td>Inclusion of Indirect Emissions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Energy Consumption<\/strong><\/td><td>Electricity, gas, or heat requirements per process<\/td><td>Calculation of Energy-Related Emissions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calculating<sub>Your Carbon Footprint<\/sub>: A Practical Example<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So far, this may all sound very theoretical and not entirely tangible. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve illustrated <strong>how to calculate the Product Carbon Footprint<\/strong> with a concrete example in our detailed Whitepaper.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The calculation uses actual data to show how the ERP system reduces <strong>CO<\/strong><strong><sub>2<\/sub><\/strong><strong>footprint of an electric motor<\/strong>. It also quickly becomes clear why each product can have very different PCF values depending on the material and supplier. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wissen\/unternehmensentwicklung\/whitepaper-product-carbon-footprint-im-erp-berechnen\/\">Request the Whitepaper now<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Digital Product Passport is Coming: Get Ready Now!<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) is inexorably approaching: It will be mandatory for certain product groups <strong>as early as 2027<\/strong>, and by 2030, it is expected to be mandatory for nearly all consumer and industrial products in Europe.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key components of the DPP are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environmental and sustainability data (e.g., Product Carbon Footprint)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Material Composition and Origin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairability and Recyclability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supply Chain and Production Information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, in the not-too-distant future, your company will need <strong>reliable, digitally accessible data on<sub>its carbon footprint<\/sub><\/strong>. This is the only way you can meet the DPP\u2019s requirements. Manually maintained data stored in isolated data silos is no longer sufficient.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwkoeln.de\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/Studien\/Kurzberichte\/PDF\/2025\/IW-Kurzbericht_2025-Digitaler-Produktpass.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the IW Future Panel<\/a>, however, by the end of 2024 only <strong>4% of German companies<\/strong> had <strong>taken steps<\/strong> to prepare for the introduction of the DPP. There\u2019s no need for this hesitation: As outlined above, <strong>your ERP landscape provides the perfect foundation for a DPP-compatible data structure<\/strong>. This is because all the information needed for a detailed PCF calculation converges here. Therefore, make sure to address all necessary technical, organizational, and strategic adjustments well in advance.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s worth calculating your<sub>carbon footprint<\/sub><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know that rules and regulations can be a major burden for businesses. But don\u2019t forget: The PCF calculation also yields <strong>significant business value<\/strong> for your company\u2014value that should not be underestimated. So, let\u2019s conclude by taking another look at the <strong>positive aspects<\/strong> of the<sub>carbon footprint<\/sub>.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Faster Quotation Processes<\/strong><br\/>Thanks to existing PCF data, you can respond to inquiries without delay. This allows you to impress your customers with fast response times. <br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greater Credibility<\/strong><br\/>Transparent and traceable emissions data strengthen the trust of customers and business partners. Your company positions itself as a forward-looking player. <br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identifying Opportunities for Cost Savings<\/strong><strong><br\/><\/strong>Since the PCF analysis reveals emission drivers, you can implement targeted cost- and CO\u2082-reduction measures.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased innovative strength<\/strong><br\/>By creating the basis for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wissen\/unternehmensentwicklung\/blog-nachhaltig-wirtschaften-so-unterstuetzt-ihr-erp-system-sie-dabei\/\">sustainable<\/a>product and process optimization, PCF data creates new approaches in development and procurement.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic advantage<\/strong><br\/>Companies with established PCF structures are not only optimally prepared for regulatory requirements. They also differentiate themselves positively from competitors. <br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: With your<sub>carbon footprint<\/sub>, you&#8217;re on the winning side<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The carbon footprint of products is more than just a regulatory requirement\u2014it\u2019s becoming a <strong>real competitive advantage<\/strong>. You can calculate it very easily with a well-designed ERP system. Since most of the necessary data is <strong>already available in the ERP<\/strong>, the software can handle the calculation for you virtually at the push of a button.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it is important that you <strong>start addressing the PCF early on<\/strong>. This will not only give you confidence regarding upcoming requirements, but also allow you to benefit from <strong>numerous advantages that will boost your business<\/strong>. The result: better market positioning and, consequently, greater security for the future.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group summary-block-outline is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"nomarginheadline\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Whitepaper on Product Carbon Footprint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get detailed instructions on how to calculate the PCF, including a clear example calculation and a checklist for PCF readiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wissen\/unternehmensentwicklung\/whitepaper-product-carbon-footprint-im-erp-berechnen\/\">Download now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-faq-accordion\"><div class=\"faqab\"><h2 class=\"faqab-title\">Frequently Asked Questions About ERP and <strong>Carbon Footprints<\/strong>:<\/h2><div class=\"faqab-accordion\"><div class=\"faqab-item\"><details open=\"\"><summary class=\"faqab-question\"><div class=\"faqab-question-header\"><div class=\"faqab-question-text\"><h2 class=\"faqab-h4\">What is the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), and why do I need it?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"faqab-question-icon\"><span class=\"faqab-icon faqab-icon-opened\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 9L12 15L18 9\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"rotate(180 12 12)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"faqab-icon faqab-icon-closed\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 9L12 15L18 9\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"faqab-answer\"><div>The PCF tracks all greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product\u2014from raw material extraction to disposal. It is increasingly required by customers and regulators, for example, as part of CSRD reporting requirements or the Digital Product Passport. Those who cannot provide it risk being excluded from bids.  <br><\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><div class=\"faqab-item\"><details><summary class=\"faqab-question\"><div class=\"faqab-question-header\"><div class=\"faqab-question-text\"><h2 class=\"faqab-h4\">What data do I need to calculate the PCF?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"faqab-question-icon\"><span class=\"faqab-icon faqab-icon-opened\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 9L12 15L18 9\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"rotate(180 12 12)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"faqab-icon faqab-icon-closed\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 9L12 15L18 9\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"faqab-answer\"><div>The system requires bills of materials (BOMs), work plans, energy consumption data, and supplier data\u2014including their emission factors. This information is already available in a structured format within an ERP system\u2014separate data maintenance is generally not necessary. <br><\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><div class=\"faqab-item\"><details><summary class=\"faqab-question\"><div class=\"faqab-question-header\"><div class=\"faqab-question-text\"><h2 class=\"faqab-h4\">What is the difference between a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and a Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF)?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"faqab-question-icon\"><span class=\"faqab-icon faqab-icon-opened\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 9L12 15L18 9\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"rotate(180 12 12)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"faqab-icon faqab-icon-closed\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 9L12 15L18 9\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"faqab-answer\"><div>The PCF measures the emissions of a single product over its entire life cycle. The CCF, on the other hand, tracks a company\u2019s total emissions at the organizational level. The PCF is generally the relevant metric for customer and supplier inquiries.  <br><\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><div class=\"faqab-item\"><details><summary class=\"faqab-question\"><div class=\"faqab-question-header\"><div class=\"faqab-question-text\"><h2 class=\"faqab-h4\">When will the Digital Product Passport (DPP) become mandatory?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"faqab-question-icon\"><span class=\"faqab-icon faqab-icon-opened\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 9L12 15L18 9\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"rotate(180 12 12)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"faqab-icon faqab-icon-closed\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 9L12 15L18 9\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"faqab-answer\"><div>Starting in 2027, the DPP will gradually become mandatory for certain product groups in the EU; by 2030, it is expected to apply to nearly all consumer and industrial products. According to the IW Future Panel, by the end of 2024, only 4% of German companies had taken concrete preparatory measures. <br><\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><div class=\"faqab-item\"><details><summary class=\"faqab-question\"><div class=\"faqab-question-header\"><div class=\"faqab-question-text\"><h2 class=\"faqab-h4\">How complex is it to implement PCF calculations in the ERP system?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"faqab-question-icon\"><span class=\"faqab-icon faqab-icon-opened\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 9L12 15L18 9\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"rotate(180 12 12)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"faqab-icon faqab-icon-closed\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 9L12 15L18 9\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"faqab-answer\"><div>The effort involved depends on how complete and up-to-date the existing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wissen\/erp-technologie\/blog-besser-entscheiden-dank-erp-nutzen-sie-das-volle-potenzial-ihrer-daten\/\">ERP data<\/a> already is. Companies with clean bills of materials and current supplier data can get started relatively quickly. The greatest one-time effort is involved in adding missing emission factors; after that, the calculation runs largely automatically.  <\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do you think would happen if a customer asked for information about CO2footprint of your product? Would you have that data at your fingertips in a flash? Or would you first have to painstakingly compile it from various Excel files and departments? 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