PCF Software - DFGE - Institute for Energy, Ecology and Economy

The DFGE PCF Software - fast, simple & transparent!

Your SME solution for the CO₂ footprint at product level

Knowledge of the current Carbon Footprint of Products (PCF) is becoming increasingly important for companies. The PCF flows into the company-wide climate strategy or is requested as transparent information by stakeholders.

Above all, however, for their own product development, where the aim is to optimize the manufacture of products in terms of the materials used, transport, waste and packaging to reduce CO2 emissions.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are looking for a solution to become more climate-conscious – without complex tools and long implementation phases. The DFGE PCF Engine for SMEs offers a quick, simple and practical introduction to product-related carbon footprinting.

Product Carbon Footprint mit der DFGE
The DFGE Customer Sustainability Platform
DFGE support for your climate strategy

With DFGE as your partner, you not only benefit from a tried-and-tested software solution, but also from over 25 years of experience in sustainability and life cycle assessment.

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Your Advantages

Why the DFGE PCF Engine for SME is the ideal solution for your company

Ready to use: No time-consuming installation – start entering data straight away.
Easy to use: Intuitive user interface, specially developed for users with no prior knowledge of life cycle assessment.
Expert support: Combination of tool + expert advice possible
Cost-efficient: Tailored to the requirements and budgets of SMEs.
Scientifically sound: Based on international standards such as ISO 14067 and the GHG Protocol.
Online solution: Flexible access from anywhere via an Internet browser.
Scalable: Start small – grow with the requirements of your customers and markets.

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Calculate the Product Carbon Footprint of your products

PCF Software

The DFGE PCF Software

Key Facts

Cradle-to-gate PCF for simple products
Calculation based on GHG-Protocol / Product Life Cycle Accounting & Reporting Standard
Simlified Steps following DFGE Top-down Apporach
High level analysis of life cycle stages: material acquisition incl. transportation, energy and waste from production process and packaging
No extensive LCA/PCF expertise required
Insights on emission composition
Instant and automatic report generation
Optional implementation of additional datasets (emission factors)
Optional review through DFGE experts

Product Carbon Footprint

Emission Categories

Materials & Inbound Transportation

All incoming materials for product production, and inbound transportation for procurement of these materials.

Production

Energy consumption during production process, including process emission.

Waste

Treatment of waste generated in production and packaging.

Packaging

All packaging used for finished products and outer packaging.

Your advantages from the perspective of various stakeholders

For the product development

Simple tool for optimizing sustainable product development.
Identify potential savings by knowing the emission contributions of materials, transport, production, production waste and packaging.
Quick calculation of alternative / substitute materials for comparisons
Optional and individual extension of the data sets (emission factors) stored in the tool for e.g. new materials