Sustainability is at the centre of LAPP's corporate strategy. A key component of this is calculating the product carbon footprint (PCF). This summarises all greenhouse gases caused by a product in the various phases of its life cycle. The product carbon footprint enables us to identify the greatest levers for reducing CO2 emissions. On this basis, we can take targeted measures to reduce the climate impact of our products.
That's why we set out to analyse the product carbon footprint for our connectivity solutions.
The calculation methodology according to ISO 14067 (Cradle-to-Gate) of our ÖLFLEX® cable solution has been independently tested by DEKRA. We have also determined the product carbon footprint for other parts of our product portfolio. This enables us to make the greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacture of our products available in a transparent and well-founded manner.
Standard applications
Halogen-free
Harsh conditions
Servo and motor cables
Cable chain cable
Industry-specific use
FAQ
The product carbon footprint – or CO₂ footprint – often abbreviated to PCF for short, records all greenhouse gases in the unit of measurement CO₂ equivalents (CO₂e) that a product produces during its life cycle. The "e" stands for "equivalents" and describes all other greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change, including methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O) and fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases). In addition to carbon dioxide (CO₂), it is included in calculating the PCF.
The unit of measurement CO₂ equivalent (CO₂e) can be used to compare the climate impact of different greenhouse gases, as they are set in relation to the climate impact of CO₂. The mass of greenhouse gases emitted and removed is multiplied by the Global Warming Potential (GWP) 100 specified by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. GWP 100 describes the global warming potential for a period of 100 years. This illustrates the short-term effects of climate change.
The calculation of the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) helps to quantify the emissions of our connectivity solutions and thus creates an understanding of the product's impact on climate change.
This can be used to derive measures for reducing the carbon footprint and identify potential areas for optimisation.
The analysis of the product carbon footprint can be incorporated into the development of CO2-reduced products, improvement of production processes, strategic planning and serves to prepare for future legislation and industry standards.
At the same time, the disclosure of a product carbon footprint increases transparency and is relevant for our customers' Scope 3 reporting and decarbonisation strategies, for example.
A central task is the procurement of a comprehensive data basis for a valid calculation of the CO₂ footprint. Data on energy consumption, materials, transport, packaging and waste generation is collected for each phase of a product's life cycle. If available, LAPP uses primary data from suppliers for CO2 emissions. This ensures high data quality. Where this information is missing, LAPP draws on secondary data from a global CO₂ database to ensure completeness with transparent, traceable and up-to-date data.
To calculate CO2 emissions, the amount of each input and output during the manufacturing phase is multiplied by the respective emission factor. All CO2 emissions determined are then added together to give the product carbon footprint. ISO 14067 forms the normative basis for quantifying the PCF.
The accounting standard for our ÖLFLEX® portfolio have been independently tested and verified by DEKRA. The critical audit was carried out by DEKRA Assurance Services GmbH in accordance with ISO/TS 14071.
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To tackle this problem, the EU is working on standards and guidelines that should provide better comparability and more transparency for consumers and companies. All PCF calculations at LAPP are carried out in accordance with a uniform accounting standard based on ISO 14067, so that comparability within the LAPP portfolio can be ensured.