Chemical Industry

Heubach GmbH

Calculation of Product Carbon Footprints

The Heubach Group assigned ÖKOTEC with the calculation of Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for pigments. First, we created PCFs for three product groups as lighthouse projects, and we continued the creation of 13 PCFs of one product group in another project. Subsequently, we prepared the reports for TÜV certification according to ISO 14067, GHG Protocol and sector-specific guideline (TfS).

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Why Heubach GmbH relies on ÖKOTEC

“Calculating PCFs for our pigments is complex and it was challenging to obtain the appropriate emission factors. Thanks to the excellent support of the ÖKOTEC team, we were able to successfully overcome these challenges.”
DR. THOMAS LINDNER
VICE PRESIDENT SUSTAINABILITY HEUBACH GROUP

The Challenge

The Heubach Group produces organic, inorganic and corrosion-inhibiting pigments as well as pigment preparations, dyes and special materials at 19 sites worldwide. As part of the climate strategy, there was a desire to calculate Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs). Due to the extensive product portfolio and the complex production processes, external expertise was required for this purpose. A particular challenge was found in researching the emission factors for specific raw materials.

Benefits

Increased integrity and credibility with customers
Facilitated development and implementation of GHG management strategies and plans
Ability to evaluate performance and progress in reducing GHG emissions

The Solution and Implementation

ÖKOTEC was requested to prepare PCFs in a three-step process.

Stage 1: Basics

Workshop to define the balance sheet framework for PCFs
Review of the boundary conditions (considering especially the value chain and identification of core processes)
Research for data collection and preparation of results
Development of a PCF checklist

Stage 2: Lighthouse projects

Review of process schematics, support in data collection and research on emission factors
Analysis of three Product Carbon Footprints

Stage 3: Transfer

Continuation of the PCF project with a total of 13 complex products
Reporting according to ISO 14067, GHG Protocol and sector specific guideline (TfS)
Standards and audit support

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Maik Hillebrand Team Energy Efficiency

Maik Hillebrand

Consultant

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