FUCHS sets new standards in sustainability with certified Product Carbon Footprint Tool

The FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants sector, has introduced a groundbreaking milestone in sustainability: a certified, automated tool for transparent calculation of the product carbon footprint (PCF), which is already available in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and China and will soon be offered to FUCHS customers worldwide to support them in areas such as emissions reporting and sustainability initiatives.

The product carbon footprint reflects the greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product and is available for FUCHS products such as lubricants, greases, and other functional fluids. 

The PCF calculation tool, developed on the basis of industry-specific guidelines and independently certified by TÜV Rheinland, quickly and efficiently records these emissions, providing consistent PCF values and valuable insights that help customers reliably calculate their environmental impact.

For years, FUCHS had actively supported the European lubricant industry associations UEIL and ATIEL in developing a uniform PCF methodology that could serve as a guideline for the entire lubricant industry. 

“FUCHS is one of the first companies in the lubricant industry to offer PCFs on a large scale, calculated using a certified tool,” explains Mathieu Boulandet, CTO and member of the Executive Board of FUCHS SE. “Providing clear, repeatable key figures on the carbon footprint of our products is crucial for our customers and partners when it comes to making strategic, data-driven decisions.” FUCHS aims to use the new tool to support them in calculating and compiling their own legally required emissions reports as well as in voluntary sustainability initiatives.

The PCF initiative is more than just a tool: “Only with a high level of transparency can real progress be made in the area of sustainability and new standards set for the industry,” explains Markus Garb, Vice President Sustainability and Chief Sustainability Officer at FUCHS.

On its path to becoming a net-zero company, FUCHS has been investing heavily in research and development, defossilisation, and innovative solutions for years. “Our products enable our processing customers to achieve greater sustainability, both ecologically and economically. FUCHS lubrication solutions enable machines and processes in almost all industries and areas of application to run much more efficiently and conserve resources. This extends the service life of machines and reduces emissions, for example,” says Mathieu Boulandet.

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