Germany aims to become climate-neutral by 2045. The focus is not only on the production facilities of industrial companies, but also on the entire value chain. The motto is: efficiency first. Every kilowatt hour that is not produced contributes to the goal of reducing emissions. But how do companies keep an eye on their entire carbon footprint - and turn the screws on their climate targets as economically as possible? The "Climate Solutions for Industries (CS4I)" project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, is finally drawing a comprehensive and realistic picture of all factors.
Evolution in a nutshell
Creating transparency - from start to finish
Until now, companies have largely relied on historical data to determine CO2 emissions, which does not represent the full scope of all emission-driving factors. In cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute, INTENSE AG and future user companies, the vision of a platform that creates comprehensive transparency and offers companies the unique opportunity to simulate their emission scenarios of the future has been realized.
"The project not only combines our core competencies
innovative technologies and intelligent processes, but also reflects the direction in which we see corporate evolution:
towards sustainability, in every respect."objective partner
A platform that makes climate protection visible
Looking beyond the company boundaries
The basis for determining a real carbon footprint is the collection of numerous physical data at every point in the process: from production to transportation, from energy supply to packaging. Influencing factors that are relevant for the carbon footprint beyond the company can also be recorded, normalized and fed into the platform - such as upstream and downstream effects of suppliers and customers - for a truly comprehensive, realistic model of the carbon footprint.
Real data and realistic simulation
CS4I uses the data obtained to determine a product-specific CO2 footprint, which is not based on estimated data but on actual measurement data. Companies can now use this data to plan their next moves: Not only can they immediately identify climate-friendly options for action, they can also use a digital twin to simulate scenarios for better climate protection. Decision-makers can change parameters in the individual processes, assess their impact and ask any number of "what if" questions. Until the potential climate protection measures harmonize optimally with the company's framework conditions.
Efficient for climate and economy: A powerful decision-making tool for industrial companies
CS4I turns data into what is already considered a decisive success factor for companies: more sustainability. Where previously there were blind spots on the map, CS4I draws a clear picture and shows possible routes.
- Comprehensive evaluation and forecast of climate efficiency
on the basis of the data - and even before actual production - Harmonization of economic and climate protection targets
by simulating realistic scenarios - Identification of previously unseen savings opportunities
in ongoing operations and beyond company boundaries
As a basis for intelligent decisions, CS4I puts German industrial companies on the right path to remaining internationally competitive and at the same time at the forefront of sustainable business.
