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HYDROCOL® NFN 01: The New Generation of PA Fixing Agents

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    Der Product Carbon Footprint bei RUDOLF

    Bei RUDOLF hört Nachhaltigkeit nicht bei der Qualität eines Produkts auf, sondern beginnt bereits bei dessen Entstehung.

    Mithilfe des Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) machen wir den Klimabeitrag jedes einzelnen Produkts am Standort Geretsried sichtbar. Der PCF beschreibt die Menge an Treibhausgasemissionen, die einem Produkt in bestimmten Lebenszyklusphasen zugeordnet werden. Bei RUDOLF werden die PCFs nach den Together for Sustainability (TfS)-Guidelines berechnet. Diese Berechnung basiert auf dem Cradle-to-Gate-Ansatz. Dabei werden die Emissionen von der Rohstoffgewinnung bis zum Werkstor miteinbezogen, einschließlich der eingehenden Transporte, des Energieverbrauchs und der eigenen Produktionsprozesse.

    Verpackungen und ausgehende Transporte sind nicht Teil dieser Betrachtung. Dadurch wird eine transparente und vergleichbare Grundlage geschaffen, um Emissionen systematisch zu erfassen und zu reduzieren. Als wichtiger Akteur in der chemischen Industrie ist sich RUDOLF seiner Verantwortung bewusst und ergreift sinnvolle Maßnahmen zur Bekämpfung des Klimawandels. So können wir: die Emissionen jedes einzelnen Produkts am Standort Geretsried transparent darstellen, die größten Einflussfaktoren erkennen und gezielte Schritte in Richtung einer kohlenstoffarmen Zukunft gehen. Wir sind überzeugt: Nur wer Transparenz schafft, kann echte Veränderung bewirken.

    Transparency Creates Change

    “For us, credibility comes with solid data. The certification of our PCF Program is not the finish line; it is a foundation. It gives our R&D and our partners reliable insights that help us make better decisions, focus on what is truly impactful, and move forward step by step with ambition and pragmatism.”

    – Fabian Walda, Head of Sustainability at RUDOLF

    How is the product carbon footprint determined?
    Life cycle phases

    This is based on the consideration of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated throughout the product's life cycle. The entire process is covered, from extracting raw materials to manufacturing the product. Potential sources of emissions are identified by systematically recording all phases—from extraction to manufacture, use, and disposal or recycling.

    Data collection

    The next step is to collect reliable data. This includes material and energy consumption during production and transport, as well as logistics processes. The information is essential for creating a reliable emissions balance. Scopes 1, 2, and 3 originate from the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and help companies systematically record their greenhouse gas emissions. A complete product carbon footprint takes all three scopes into account, focusing on Scope 3 emissions in Category 1 (purchased goods and services).

    Data quality

    Ensuring the accuracy and credibility of the RUDOLF PCF program is a core principle of the PCF methodology. To this end, RUDOLF prioritizes the use of primary data, particularly for activities under its operational control.

    For upstream emissions, such as those arising in connection with raw material procurement, secondary data from reputable third-party databases is initially used. RUDOLF actively collaborates with suppliers to collect product-specific emissions data. Over time, this allows secondary data to be replaced by more accurate, supplier-specific primary data. This continuous improvement process enhances the overall accuracy and transparency of our PCF results.

    Results analysis

    Finally, the results are evaluated. This involves identifying the emission hotspots with the largest share of the carbon footprint. These findings can be used to initiate targeted measures to reduce emissions in order to systematically improve the product's climate impact.

    Certified credibility

    The RUDOLF PCF program has been audited by TÜV SÜD and meets the requirements of global standards, including PCF program certification in accordance with the PACT methodology and the TfS PCF standard.

    This means that our data is not only accurate, but also independently validated. All PCF values are given per kilogram of unpackaged product and measured using the “cradle-to-gate” system boundary approach in Geretsried. Changes due to new products or regulations may result in adjustments. Transparency always remains our benchmark.

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