To determine the relevant data for calculating the Climate Footprint, detailed questionnaires are used to calculate all direct sources of emissions (e.g. waste gas streams in production, the company’s own incineration plants and energy generators) and all indirect sources of emissions (e.g. bought-in energy sources such as electricity, steam and refrigeration energy). The product’s climate footprint is calculated on the basis of this data and other databases on specific emissions.

The Energy Efficiency Check then begins: measures to generate savings are drawn up on the basis of our checklists and best-practice solutions, experts on specific types of equipment are consulted and, most importantly, plant operators are closely involved. The result of our work is an evaluated list of measures to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions that is submitted to the customer.