For an increasing number of companies, more and more detailed reporting obligations of sustainability indicators are becoming mandatory. Companies are expected to explain precisely what effects their own actions have on the environment and society. In order to comply with the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) along the entire supply chain or to comply with requirements in the area of Whole Life Carbon of buildings, precise data and key figures, for example in the area of CO2 emissions, are required. Within the framework of CSRD (ESRS E1 Climate Change), the effects of business activities on climate change or measures to limit global warming are to be documented.
Implementation of corporate strategies that are based on standards such as the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) also require accurate data on CO2 emissions. In addition, also customers and employees expect to be informed in more detail about these the environmental footprint of products and services.
On the one hand, an increasing number of companies are directly affected by such developments. On the other hand, smaller companies are also indirectly affected, for example if they act as suppliers in the value chain of companies subject to reporting obligations.
The IT-supported CO2 data management of mann Objecta provides a transparent data basis for determining CO2 emissions of brand spaces, interior fittings and offices. For the products and processes that we offer, we create a detailed CO2 balance sheet if required. The special process of the product carbon footprint takes into account the exact materials and processes that we process to create the brand architecture or manufacture CI-compliant furniture. This data can be used for sustainable product development and further CO2 accounting. Important key points are:
- Compliance with the requirements and guidelines for carbon footprints of products (optionally according to DIN EN ISO 14067 or GHG Protocol)
- Based on detailed Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) of the individual materials as well as corresponding specialist databases
- Supports compliance with the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) for sustainability reporting along the entire supply chain or requirements in the area of Whole Life Carbon of buildings
CO2 data as a basis for innovation and product development
The data forms an important basis for decision-making in the further development of brand architectures, product presentations, interior design, furniture and offices. The data serves as a basis for the selection of materials and manufacturing processes to further reduce CO2 emissions. This enables ongoing improvement and redesign of important elements within brand presentations, such as retail shelves and displays, which consider the increasing requirements regarding a “reduced CO2 footprint”.
Brand spaces, furniture and offices with a reduced CO2 footprint help
- integrating climate targets into the implementation of brand architectures
- making climate solutions visible to customers and employees
- meeting CSRD requirements and implementing climate-related corporate strategies
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