What data is required for environmental product mapping?

Learn about the essential environmental product mapping data needed to track sustainability metrics, assess impact, and ensure compliance.

What is environmental product mapping data?

Environmental product mapping data refers to the detailed information collected to assess and track the environmental impact of a product throughout its lifecycle. This data is essential for businesses aiming to enhance sustainability, meet regulatory requirements, and improve supply chain transparency.

Why is environmental product mapping data important?

Collecting and analysing environmental product mapping data helps businesses:

• Measure and monitor their environmental footprint.
• Identify areas for sustainability improvements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Improve supply chain efficiency and transparency.
• Enhance Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance.

C6 ESG provides expert guidance in collecting, managing, and utilising environmental product mapping data to drive sustainability initiatives.

What types of data are required for environmental product mapping?

To effectively conduct environmental product mapping, businesses need to collect the following types of data:

Raw material data:

• Source and origin of raw materials
• Extraction methods and environmental impact
• Supplier sustainability credentials

Production and manufacturing data:

• Energy and water consumption during production
• Emissions and waste generated in manufacturing
• Use of hazardous substances or chemicals

Transportation and logistics data:

• Carbon footprint of transportation methods
• Fuel consumption and emissions
• Packaging materials and recyclability

Product use phase data:

• Energy consumption during product usage
• Maintenance requirements and resource consumption
• Impact on end-users and environmental efficiency

End-of-life and disposal data:

• Product recyclability and biodegradability
• Waste management and disposal methods
• Circular economy potential and material reuse

How does C6 ESG assist with environmental product mapping data?

C6 ESG provides expert support in:

• Data collection and analysis: Helping businesses gather accurate and comprehensive environmental product mapping data.
• Tool selection and integration: Assisting with choosing the right software for data management and lifecycle assessment.
• Regulatory compliance guidance: Ensuring businesses meet sustainability reporting standards.
• Sustainability strategy development: Using data insights to improve environmental impact and operational efficiency.

What are the challenges in gathering environmental product mapping data?

Businesses may face challenges such as:

• Data availability: Obtaining accurate and complete data from suppliers and production processes.
• Data complexity: Managing and analysing large volumes of environmental information.
• Regulatory compliance: Keeping up with evolving environmental reporting requirements.
• Integration with existing systems: Ensuring seamless data collection and analysis within business operations.

We offer tailored solutions to help businesses overcome these challenges and maximise the effectiveness of their environmental product mapping data.

Environmental product mapping data is crucial for businesses looking to enhance sustainability, comply with regulations, and optimise supply chains. By leveraging expert guidance from C6 ESG, companies can effectively collect, manage, and use this data to drive meaningful environmental impact.

Learn more about our environmental product mapping services.

Need more guidance?

If you have additional questions about carbon footprint reduction planning, our team at C6 ESG is here to help. Contact us to book a half-hour discovery session to find out how we can help your business thrive in a net zero world.