The process
This process has been designed so that all companies, with support in the form of training and coaching in method development, can become capable and qualified to independently create Climate Data Sheets for future articles.
The company contacts a chosen consultant and establishes a collaboration agreement. The effort required for creating a Climate Data Sheet varies depending on the company’s size, the complexity of the articles, and the staff’s knowledge and prior experience with sustainability work. As a rough estimate, the initial creation of a Climate Data Sheet takes approximately 80 hours for the company. Please note that this time estimate pertains to the first Climate Data Sheet; subsequent sheets will require less time as a significant portion of the company’s data has already been collected.
With the support of the consultant, the company submits the developed documentation for validation by a third party, in this case, RISE. In cases of significant changes within the company, such as personnel changes or major alterations in production conditions, a new validation may be required for creating future Climate Data Sheets.
The company gets basic training and knowledge about sustainability in general and climate calculations specifically. Methodology and detailed tools for creating Climate Data Sheets are introduced. The consultant provides support as needed.
Workshop 2:
Detailed exploration of emission factors and how to calculate their carbon footprint.
More comprehensive knowledge about the methodology, including calculating environmental impact, data collection, and the importance of identifying and using accurate data.
Following the workshop, the company begins its work in identifying and gathering the necessary data for the Climate Data Sheet.
The consultant provides support as needed.
Company Visit:
This step is often combined with Workshop 2.
The consultant visits the supplier to gain a deeper understanding of operations by examining processes and material flows.
The visit primarily focuses on the company’s data collection efforts for filling in the inventory template but also explores opportunities for improving internal process flows.
After the company visit, the consultant, in collaboration with the company, finalizes a model used in the calculation of the Climate Data Sheet.
Subsequently, the company possesses a company-specific tool and model for independently calculating and reporting the climate impact for different articles in the form of a Climate Data Sheet.
Validation of the Method for Creating a Climate Data Sheet:
The consultant submits information about the company’s process for creating Climate Data Sheets to RISE for validation.
Validation includes not only a review of the methodology but also random checks on calculations and underlying data. It also entails an evaluation of the documented competence of individuals responsible for creating the Climate Data Sheets.
Once validation is completed, RISE issues a report to the company, allowing the creation and communication of Climate Data Sheets to customers as needed.
The validation of the company’s internal process has a validity period of one year and must be updated annually. Please note that each unique Climate Data Sheet is not individually validated; instead, the internal process and the company’s ability to adhere to it during the creation of Climate Data Sheets are validated. The current established method serves as the requirement document for validation and is kept updated by a reference group.
Creating Climate Data Sheets for Additional Articles:
After the company has gone through the described process, it should possess the knowledge and competence required to independently undertake most of the work involved in creating Climate Data Sheets for future articles. The company needs to update its calculation models and data annually and submit new materials for validation. There may be a need for external consulting support in specific areas, such as emission factors for new raw materials.
The cost of training, coaching, method development, and process validation is significantly lower than the cost of conducting a complete Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for each article. Additionally, time considerations are important; the time required to complete an LCA, which can be several months, is generally not deemed realistic during customer quoting. In contrast, after some training, a Climate Data Sheet can be developed in less than a day.
For quotes and pricing, companies can contact consultants and RISE separately.
Welcome to contact any of our consultants to learn more and to start your work.
Greengoat Hållbarhetsbyrå:
Åsa Backman
asa.backman@greeng.se
+46 70 234 64 95
EDAG:
Cecilia Schülén
cecilia.schulen@edag.se
+46 70 649 84 97
AFRY
Anna-Karin Jörnbrink
anna-karin.jonbrink@afry.com
+46 70 780 61 26
RISE
Lisa Bour
lisa.bour@ri.se
+46 76 147 63 58
For information regarding the validation of climate data sheets, please contact:
RISE:
Sophia Engström
sophia.engstrom@ri.se
+46 70 62 75 743
With the support of the consultant, the company submits the developed documentation for validation by a third party, in this case, RISE. In cases of significant changes within the company, such as personnel changes or major alterations in production conditions, a new validation may be required for creating future Climate Data Sheets.
The process involves the following steps:
Workshop 1 – Initiation:The company gets basic training and knowledge about sustainability in general and climate calculations specifically. Methodology and detailed tools for creating Climate Data Sheets are introduced. The consultant provides support as needed.
Workshop 2:
Detailed exploration of emission factors and how to calculate their carbon footprint.
More comprehensive knowledge about the methodology, including calculating environmental impact, data collection, and the importance of identifying and using accurate data.
Following the workshop, the company begins its work in identifying and gathering the necessary data for the Climate Data Sheet.
The consultant provides support as needed.
Company Visit:
This step is often combined with Workshop 2.
The consultant visits the supplier to gain a deeper understanding of operations by examining processes and material flows.
The visit primarily focuses on the company’s data collection efforts for filling in the inventory template but also explores opportunities for improving internal process flows.
After the company visit, the consultant, in collaboration with the company, finalizes a model used in the calculation of the Climate Data Sheet.
Subsequently, the company possesses a company-specific tool and model for independently calculating and reporting the climate impact for different articles in the form of a Climate Data Sheet.
Validation of the Method for Creating a Climate Data Sheet:
The consultant submits information about the company’s process for creating Climate Data Sheets to RISE for validation.
Validation includes not only a review of the methodology but also random checks on calculations and underlying data. It also entails an evaluation of the documented competence of individuals responsible for creating the Climate Data Sheets.
Once validation is completed, RISE issues a report to the company, allowing the creation and communication of Climate Data Sheets to customers as needed.
The validation of the company’s internal process has a validity period of one year and must be updated annually. Please note that each unique Climate Data Sheet is not individually validated; instead, the internal process and the company’s ability to adhere to it during the creation of Climate Data Sheets are validated. The current established method serves as the requirement document for validation and is kept updated by a reference group.
Creating Climate Data Sheets for Additional Articles:
After the company has gone through the described process, it should possess the knowledge and competence required to independently undertake most of the work involved in creating Climate Data Sheets for future articles. The company needs to update its calculation models and data annually and submit new materials for validation. There may be a need for external consulting support in specific areas, such as emission factors for new raw materials.
The cost of training, coaching, method development, and process validation is significantly lower than the cost of conducting a complete Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for each article. Additionally, time considerations are important; the time required to complete an LCA, which can be several months, is generally not deemed realistic during customer quoting. In contrast, after some training, a Climate Data Sheet can be developed in less than a day.
For quotes and pricing, companies can contact consultants and RISE separately.
Welcome to contact any of our consultants to learn more and to start your work.
Greengoat Hållbarhetsbyrå:
Åsa Backman
asa.backman@greeng.se
+46 70 234 64 95
EDAG:
Cecilia Schülén
cecilia.schulen@edag.se
+46 70 649 84 97
AFRY
Anna-Karin Jörnbrink
anna-karin.jonbrink@afry.com
+46 70 780 61 26
RISE
Lisa Bour
lisa.bour@ri.se
+46 76 147 63 58
For information regarding the validation of climate data sheets, please contact:
RISE:
Sophia Engström
sophia.engstrom@ri.se
+46 70 62 75 743