Solvay has developed an automated system to calculate product carbon footprint (PCF), a measurement that takes into account all greenhouse gas emissions generated by a product from raw material extraction to when it leaves the Solvay factory. The digital tool is being rolled out across the group’s Novecare business, which offers high-performing solutions across the agro, home and personal care, coatings and industrial markets.
Developed using best-approved PCF and digital principles, and advancing integration with suppliers, the new tool will enable Solvay’s Novecare business to calculate the PCF of its entire portfolio of products and meet customer demand for increased accuracy and timely updates. This information will allow the business and its customers to identify areas in which emissions can be reduced, and regularly track progress. It will also serve as a springboard for collaboration across the supply chain, enabling the development of innovative, climate-friendly solutions aligned with customer needs.