sustamizer®: sustamize's PCF Calculation Platform Explained

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The sustamizer® is sustamize's integrated software platform for calculating Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs), managing Scope 3 emissions data, and building audit-ready carbon reporting workflows. It combines sustamize's verified CO₂e databases with a set of intelligent tools that automate the most time-intensive steps in PCF calculation — from Bill of Materials (BoM) mapping to full lifecycle carbon output — enabling companies to move from raw product data to reliable carbon insights without requiring deep LCA expertise.

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The sustamizer® is designed for manufacturing companies, product teams, procurement organizations, and sustainability consultants who need to calculate PCFs at scale — across large product portfolios, complex BoMs, and diverse supply chains — while meeting the data quality standards required by ISO 14067, the GHG Protocol, CSRD, and CBAM.

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What the sustamizer® does

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At its core, the sustamizer® connects three elements that are otherwise difficult to bring together efficiently:

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1. Verified CO₂e data — access to sustamize's continuously updated emission factor databases covering materials, electronics, manufacturing processes, logistics, and energy, differentiated by country and production route
2. Intelligent data processing tools — automated tools that transform company-specific BoM data, ERP exports, and product files into structured, database-matched inputs for PCF calculation
3. PCF calculation and output — ISO 14067-aligned calculation workflows that produce audit-ready product carbon footprints, complete with documentation, system boundary definition, and reporting outputs

The result is a workflow that reduces manual effort in carbon calculation by an order of magnitude — from weeks of spreadsheet work to structured, reproducible results within minutes for well-prepared inputs.

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The sustamizer® tool suite

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The sustamizer® includes several specialized tools that handle different stages of the PCF workflow:

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Matcher
The AI-powered BoM mapping tool. It automatically connects company-specific material descriptions and ERP entries to the correct CO₂e emission factors in the sustamize database — even when naming conventions are inconsistent, abbreviated, or incomplete. The Matcher eliminates the most common bottleneck in PCF preparation: manual data harmonization. It includes an optional validation layer that evaluates the appropriateness of each match for the specific PCF application, improving confidence in results and reducing downstream correction work.

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Interpreter
Processes unformatted or incomplete Bills of Materials — including files that haven't been pre-cleaned — and returns matched materials with corresponding CO₂e factors. Companies can upload BoM exports directly from ERP systems without manual reformatting, enabling faster onboarding of new product data.

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Assembler
The high-volume PCF creation module. It builds full Product Carbon Footprints from structured BoM inputs, following ISO 14067-aligned modeling steps across the chosen system boundary (cradle-to-gate, cradle-to-grave, or cradle-to-cradle). The Assembler guides users through transparency, reproducibility, and documentation requirements, and supports high-volume creation across entire product portfolios. It also integrates into digital product workflows via API.

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MPN Search
Enables direct lookup of electronic components by Manufacturer Part Number (MPN), returning verified CO₂e emission factors for semiconductors, PCBs, capacitors, connectors, displays, and other electronic parts. Particularly valuable for companies in electronics manufacturing, automotive, or any sector where electronics are a significant share of BoM value and carbon footprint.

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Who uses the sustamizer®

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The sustamizer® is used by teams across functions and industries:

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• Sustainability teams — building corporate Scope 3 inventories, preparing CSRD/ESRS E1 disclosures, and managing ongoing carbon reporting
• Product development teams — integrating CO₂e data early in the design process to identify emission hotspots and compare material alternatives
• Procurement teams — evaluating supplier carbon intensity, collecting Scope 3 Category 1 data, and supporting supplier decarbonization programs
• Cost engineers — linking carbon data to product cost calculations for integrated sustainability and cost trade-off analysis
• ESG consultants — delivering client PCF projects with transparent, credible CO₂e data and reproducible calculation documentation
• Software providers — integrating sustamize CO₂e data and calculation logic into their own applications via the sustamize API

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sustamizer® and regulatory compliance

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Every PCF produced in the sustamizer® is built on databases verified to ISO 14064-3 by GUTcert GmbH and follows ISO 14067 and GHG Protocol methodology throughout. This means outputs are audit-ready for:

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• CSRD / ESRS E1 Scope 3 reporting
• CBAM embedded emissions declarations
• EU Battery Regulation PCF declarations
• Digital Product Passport (DPP) carbon footprint data
• Customer and supply chain PCF data requests

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Want to see the sustamizer® in action?

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Start a free 14-day trial, explore the CO₂e databases and PCF calculation tools, or contact our team to discuss your specific use case.

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