ESG software for mechanical engineering
Meet PCF and CCF requests in line with the VDMA standard and EcoVadis, along with your CSRD reporting requirements, on one audit-ready platform.
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Challenges & solutions
Customers request PCFs and CCFs for machines with thousands of components
Carbon data at the click of a button, in line with the VDMA standard and ISO 14067.
The use phase of your machines dominates their life cycle
Cradle-to-grave PCFs with reliable use-phase modeling.
CSRD reporting without enough internal resources
CSRD-compliant report in weeks, not months.
Results with Tanso
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Frequently asked questions
What do I do if my suppliers cannot provide primary data?
You start with recognized secondary factors and close data gaps step by step via the integrated supplier portal. Data quality becomes visible for each emission source, so you can prioritize where primary data has the biggest impact.
Is the corporate carbon footprint (CCF) audit-ready?
The calculation methodology is TÜV Rheinland certified and built on the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064. An integrated audit trail with dedicated auditor access makes every line item traceable.
Does Tanso support the VDMA Product Category Rules for PCF calculations?
Yes. Tanso calculates product carbon footprints according to both the VDMA Product Category Rules and ISO 14067. You choose the methodology per product or request and get a consistent audit trail. As a VDMA member, we work closely with the association on further developing the methodology.
How do I calculate PCFs for machines with thousands of components and multi-level bills of materials?
Tanso imports multi-level bills of materials directly from your ERP or PLM system and assigns industry-specific emission factors to the components. Changes to individual components propagate automatically through the entire footprint, without you having to rebuild the dataset.
How does Tanso fit into our existing IT landscape (SAP, ERP, PLM)?
Tanso is ERP, PLM and data lake compatible. You get started with structured CSV imports, and API integrations with SAP or other systems can follow later. No ERP overhaul required.
How do I deliver CCF data for CDP requests from my customers or for conversations with banks?
Tanso creates corporate carbon footprints according to the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064, including Scope 1, 2 and 3. You can export the results directly for CDP responses, sustainability requests from your customers and financing discussions with banks and investors, including proof of methodology and an audit trail.
