The challenge
Archroma is facing increasing demands from its customers to report on the carbon footprint of its products.
The solution
Arcadis has developed a methodology for calculating the carbon footprint of Archroma’s product portfolio.
The impact
Archroma has a carbon footprint methodology aligned with TfS and GHG Protocol to meet customer requirements and can define its climate strategy more precisely.
The challenge
Archroma, a global supplier of specialty chemicals used in high-quality textiles, paper, packaging, and coatings, sought expertise and support to better calculate and report the greenhouse gas emissions of the company (Corporate Carbon Footprint - CCF) and its products (Product Carbon Footprint - PCF) to support its climate strategy.
The solution
The Product Sustainability team at Arcadis supported Archroma in four key domains.
First, we developed a methodology and tool to calculate the carbon footprint of Archroma’s products. This development was based on a pilot of about ten products, following the guidelines of Together for Sustainability (TfS) and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.
Next, we co-developed a strategy to deploy carbon footprint calculations across Archroma’s entire product portfolio.
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For the data collection of product carbon footprints, which includes data relevant for Scope 1 (direct GHG emissions), Scope 2 (indirect GHG emissions from electricity, heat, and steam), and Scope 3 (indirect GHG emissions across the value chain), we evaluated the accounting methodology used against current international standards and identified areas for improvement.
Using the information obtained during the data collection for the product carbon footprint deployment, we supported the evaluation of indirect emissions related to the purchase of raw materials and services (Scope 3, category 1).
With a focus on measuring to better act, our collaboration continues to help Archroma refine its climate strategy.
Impact
Archroma is now ready to implement two clear action plans to improve both the company’s emission calculations and the carbon footprint of its products.
But that’s not all. Our transparent approach ensures that our client gains substantial knowledge on both subjects, enabling them to communicate effectively about these topics both internally and externally. Additionally, they will be equipped to perform the necessary calculations in the future to meet their clients’ requirements.
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