Customer expectations for clear and reliable sustainability information continue to rise. To meet this demand, the KLINGER Group has initiated a focused effort to determine the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) for its core product groups. Together with KLINGER Dichtungstechnik, KLINGER Fluid Control and the consulting partners at Ernst & Young, the project aims to establish a uniform calculation methodology aligned with ISO 14067 and GHG Protocol Product Standard.
Driving Transparency and a Standardized Approach
This methodology will enable every KLINGER manufacturing company to calculate the PCF of its in-house products. “KLINGER Holding will support entities in building and applying the required processes, ensuring consistency and reliability across the Group,” says Yusuf Avci, ESG Manager at KLINGER Holding. The collected data will form a transparent and auditable foundation for sustainability communication.
Comprehensive Data for a Full Life-Cycle Perspective
To prepare the PCF, KLINGER gathers information such as:
- raw material quantities
- energy and electricity consumption
- packaging materials
- transportation routes
- use-phase impacts
- and end-of-life processes.
Combined with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) principles, this approach provides a complete view of a product’s environmental impact from extraction to disposal.
A robust PCF unlocks multiple advantages: meeting customer requirements, aligning with regulatory frameworks like the EU Green Deal and CBAM, improving supply-chain readiness, revealing cost-saving potential, and strengthening ESG performance. As sustainability becomes a decisive factor, CO2 transparency is an essential element of long-term competitiveness.
Contacts mentioned in the article:
Yusuf Avci, ESG Manager at KLINGER Holding
