Use Cases: Research vs. Operational Sustainability
LCA is common in R&D, detailed product assessments, compliance, and eco-design. Optchain is tailored for operational sustainability, supporting ongoing carbon reporting, net-zero strategy development, and compliance with regulations like CBAM and PEF in real-world business contexts.
Data Collection: Manual vs. Automated
Traditional LCA often depends on manual data entry, which is time-consuming and error-prone. Optchain automates data capture via APIs, file imports, and integrations, ensuring dynamic, up-to-date carbon data reflecting real-time supply chain conditions.
Supply Chain Visibility and Supplier Engagement
A key limitation of LCA is its typical lack of supply chain visibility and supplier interaction. Optchain provides multi-tier visibility, enabling direct supplier engagement for better data accuracy and collaborative sustainability efforts across the supply chain.
Leveraging Simulation Tools for Smarter Decision-Making
Optchain features powerful simulation tools. Businesses can model scenarios to assess different suppliers, materials, or configurations, informing decisions on eco-design and supply chain optimization. This proactive approach helps reduce emissions and costs while enhancing innovation and competitiveness.
Case Study: How a Large Beverage Company Enhanced Carbon Tracking with Optchain
A global beverage company using LCA struggled with manual Excel-based processes and limited supplier interaction. Integrating Optchain transformed their approach. They shifted from secondary to primary supplier data, automated data imports from ERP/PLM systems for dynamic calculations, tracked broader metrics like deforestation, used scenario analysis for net-zero planning, and aligned with regulations like CBAM and PEF automatically. This improved decision-making and transparency across their supply chain.
