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PCF & LCA | Free DFGE Quick-Check
More and more customers—from OEMs to Tier 1 suppliers to retail chains—are demanding product-specific CO₂ footprints (Product Carbon Footprints, PCF), which are increasingly becoming mandatory and are being requested through industrial data rooms such as Catena-X and the emerging Manufacturing-X initiatives. At the same time, new regulatory requirements are emerging that call for a robust product carbon footprint.
The good news: You don’t have to launch a major project to achieve this. DFGE’s free PCF Quick-Check provides clarity in just 30 minutes on what your requirements actually entail, what you already have in place, and the fastest path to a deliverable metric.
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What We Offer & What We Need
- Clarity instead of guesswork: After the meeting, you’ll know exactly what standard and level of detail are actually required—and you won’t overestimate or underestimate your needs.
- Time and cost savings: You’ll avoid oversized software projects and duplicate data collection because we first assess what you already have.
- Delivery reliability for your customers: You’ll retain orders and listings because you can meet PCF requirements on time and in the correct format.
- Future-proof: What you build today to be Catena-X compliant will also work for the Battery Passport, EPD, CBAM, and the upcoming Manufacturing-X data rooms—you invest once, not four times.
- No-obligation and on equal footing: The Quick Check is free, with no software commitment and no sales pressure—you’ll receive an honest expert assessment, not a sales pitch.
- Catena-X / Automotive: OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers are requiring PCF data in accordance with the Catena-X PCF Rulebook—increasingly as a prerequisite for contract awards and supplier evaluations. Those who can deliver stay in the running—those who cannot risk losing their listing.
- Manufacturing-X / Industrial Data Rooms: What began with Catena-X in the automotive sector is being extended to other industries via Manufacturing-X—Factory-X (mechanical and plant engineering), Chem-X (chemicals), Aerospace-X (aviation), and Semiconductor-X (semiconductors) are establishing standardized PCF data exchange throughout the supply chain. Those who calculate in compliance today are prepared for the upcoming data rooms.
- EU Battery Regulation: For traction and industrial batteries, the CO₂ footprint declaration is gradually becoming mandatory—including a battery passport with product-specific climate data. Early preparation ensures market access.
Construction Products (EPD & Construction Products Regulation): Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)-based Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are becoming a prerequisite for market access—from tenders to building certification (DGNB, LEED). Without an EPD, participation in tenders is not possible. - CBAM: Importers and their suppliers must demonstrate emission intensities per product—for steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, and other product categories. Reliable figures help avoid costly default surcharges.
- Chemicals / Together for Sustainability (TfS): The TfS Guideline defines a standardized PCF data model for the chemical industry—customers request compliant values accordingly. One data model, serving many customers.
- Packaging, Ecodesign & Digital Product Passport: PPWR and ESPR are gradually making product-related environmental data the standard—those who establish an LCA foundation early on are prepared, rather than having to retrofit under time pressure later.
- Green Claims & Marketing: Anyone advertising climate benefits needs verifiable product data—a methodologically sound PCF is the best safeguard against accusations of greenwashing and the risk of legal warnings.
From a single PCF to a complete life cycle assessment (LCA according to ISO 14040/44) and EPD: The Quick Check helps you determine which tool actually meets your requirements—so you invest neither too much nor too little.
- PCF Readiness Check: Our team of experts analyzes your current situation—existing customer or regulatory requirements, product portfolio, and data availability—and shows you what robust calculations are already in place and where gaps exist. You don’t start from scratch; instead, you build on what you already have.
- Concrete Recommendations for Action: Using proven methodologies (GHG Protocol Product Standard, ISO 14067, ISO 14040/44, Catena-X PCF Rulebook, TfS Guideline), you’ll receive the most efficient path from the requirement to a deliverable metric—prioritized, realistic, and tailored to your resources.
- 30-minute feedback session: In a concise online meeting, we’ll discuss the results with you, answer your questions, and outline your customized implementation roadmap—which you can immediately use internally as a basis for decision-making.
- Classifying Your Requirements: Which standard, format, and level of detail are actually required (e.g., Catena-X, Manufacturing-X, Battery Regulation, EPD, CBAM, TfS, customer-specific templates)?
- Expert discussion on the four success factors for a PCF/LCA calculation: system boundaries & methodology, data availability, emission factors, and scalability to the product portfolio.
- Customized recommendations for your next steps—from individual calculations through LCA/EPD to a scalable PCF process.
To ensure that we can conduct the Quick Check efficiently and that you get the most out of the 30 minutes, we ask that you provide the following information:
- The specific requirement (e.g., Catena-X Request, customer letter, regulatory requirement, request for proposal), if available
- A brief description of the product in question (main materials and manufacturing steps are sufficient)
- An assessment of your data availability: Do you have energy consumption data, material usage data, a corporate carbon footprint, or existing LCA studies?
- A list of questions for the DFGE team so we can address your specific topics
- Over 25 years of experience in CO₂ accounting at the corporate and product levels—you benefit from methodological expertise gained from hundreds of projects
- Calculations based on recognized standards: GHG Protocol Product Standard, ISO 14067, ISO 14040/44 (LCA), EN 15804 (EPD), PACT, Catena-X PCF Rulebook, TfS Guideline
- Methodology, not a black box: You understand every figure you share with your customers—and can defend it during an audit
- Scalable from individual products to your entire portfolio—software-independent, manufacturer-neutral, and audit-ready
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