Ensinger provides PCF data for its plastic stock shapes
Last update on Sep 10, 2025
Ensinger GmbH now provides full and product-specific carbon footprint data for its range of plastic stock shapes. By doing so, the company sets a new standard of transparency in material selection and supports customers in making informed, sustainable choices. Each value is stated as a "Product Carbon Footprint" (PCF) per kilogram of material, calculated on a cradle-to-gate basis and in accordance with international standards.
Methodology that produces comparable results
The PCF calculation follows the DIN EN ISO 14040ff standard and the IPCC GWP 100a method, incorporating reliable primary and background data. Ensinger applies a sector-wide methodology developed by EPSM (Engineering Polymer Shapes for Machining Association), ensuring that the results are comparable across manufacturers.
“Our customers want to understand the climate impact of their material choices – and we give them the tools to do just that,” says Nina Finkbeiner, head of Central Market Functions at Ensinger. “With PCF values, we make the environmental impact of our products measurable, transparent, and comparable – across our entire stock shape portfolio.”
A closer look at the CO₂ values within the TECAFORM product family highlights the potential of more sustainable materials. The biobased EF variant already shows a significantly lower footprint compared to the fossil-based version, while the RP type – based on recycled secondary raw materials – offers the lowest CO₂ footprint in the series.
Alongside the disclosure of PCF values for conventional stock shapes, Ensinger continues to expand its sustainable product portfolio. Since the launch in spring 2024, the offering has grown substantially. Under the “Reuse for Tomorrow” sustainability label, customers can now choose from reprocessed or biobased versions of PEEK, POM, PVDF, and PA6C, all featuring optimized carbon footprints.
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