CM.CHEMICALS is an extensive Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) database developed by Carbon Minds, designed to support environmental assessments of chemicals and plastics. It offers high-quality, region-specific data for over 1,500 chemical products, encompassing both fossil-based and renewable production routes. This database is built on a consistent methodology and is directly compatible with major software tools, facilitating seamless integration into existing workflows.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Comprehensive Coverage: Provides consistent, high-quality Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and LCA data for more than 1,500 chemicals and plastics, covering both fossil and renewable production routes.
- Regionalized Data: Offers exceptional geographic granularity, covering over 200 regions, enabling more representative environmental impact assessments.
- Up-to-Date Information: Incorporates the latest scientific research, industry advancements, and methodological innovations to deliver accurate PCFs and LCAs.
- Certified Compliance: The database methodology is TÜV-certified for compliance with ISO 14040, ISO 14044, ISO 14067, Together for Sustainability (TfS) guidelines, and UEIL/ATIEL guidelines for lubricants and other specialties, ensuring reliability and credibility.
Primary Value and User Solutions:
CM.CHEMICALS empowers organizations to measure and reduce supply chain emissions effectively. By providing detailed insights into production technologies, local markets, and raw materials, it enables informed decision-making for product design, sourcing, and reporting. The database's comprehensive and certified data supports companies in meeting reporting requirements, benchmarking suppliers, and developing strategies to minimize environmental impacts, thereby facilitating a more sustainable chemical industry.