Product carbon footprint
Product Carbon Footprint on all products
At BIRN we provide our customers specified documentation of Product Carbon Footprint
BIRN is among the first in the foundry sector to offer Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) documentation for all products. As part of our commitment to the green transition, we help our customers meet growing demands for carbon transparency across the supply chain.
We deliver certified and transparent carbon footprint data for each of your products, presented in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent per item number and documented through an official certificate. Our Product Carbon Footprint calculations encompass the entire value chain - from raw materials and casting to machining, surface treatment, and recyclability - ensuring a comprehensive overview of each product’s environmental impact.
In close collaboration with ReFlow, a leading environmental tech company, we process and validate all data in accordance with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards for life cycle assessment. By integrating primary data from our suppliers and internal systems such as CRM and ERP, we provide our customers with reliable, data-driven insights that support your sustainability goals and strengthen your Scope 3 emissions reporting.
Three different options for customers
As a customer you can choose either an indicative estimate for a quick overview, or a more precise and detailed calculation for a small charge per product number. For a full overview for purchased tonnages, tailor-made solutions are available that offer full transparency for the whole delivery.
PCF Advanced
- Based on specific requested item numbers
- Complete process included
(Casting, machining, surface treatment, transportation etc) - Average Renewable Energy Share (RES) is NOT included
- Price per item number = 350€
- The documentation can be used for annual reporting of CSRD.
Please note that the energy share is based on a general electricity mix.
PCF Total
- Based on specific requested item numbers
(unlimited item numbers) - Complete process included
(Casting, machining, surface treatment, internal transportation etc.) - Including average annual Renewable Energy Share (RES)
- Subscription total = 5,200 €*
- Start-up cost = 1,200 €
- Annual reporting = 4,000 €
- Certificate per item number incl. Excel-sheet and dashboard
- We offer to upload the PCF-data in your system (e.g. EcoVadis, SAQ)
- The documentation can be used for annual reporting of CSRD.
Prices and services
| PCF Basic | PCF Advanced | PCF Total | |
| CO2e Raw Materials | |||
| CO2e Processes | |||
| CO2e Transport | |||
| Method Description | |||
| CO2e from electricity used in product manufacturing | |||
| Pricing | Free | 350€ per item number | 5,200€ per request (1,200€ start-up costs + 4,000€ annual reporting) |
| Reporting | Total CO2e per total amount | CO2e per item number | CO2e per item number (period) |
| Service | Per request | Per request and with updates | All item numbers included |
Product Carbon Footprint is a strategic priority for us, in part because customer demand is increasing for documentation of carbon emissions for individual products and components.
Emil Husted Brodersen, Group Sustainability Manager, BIRN Group
Our services
Design
Our in-house enginering team are always ready to assist you in optimising your early-stage designs to secure optimal production.
Casting
We cast your components on DISAMATIC moulding machines with mould size ranging from 480x600mm to 700x950mm.
Machining
Our automated solutions in machining secure competitive production of your ready-to-assemble parts.
Surface Treatment
We protect your components surfaces by offering cataphoresis (ED) primer and powder paint coating applied in our new in-house paint facility.
CONTACT
Understand your impact!
Let's help you calculate the carbon footprint of your products
Peter Frost Jepsen, Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
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