Motivation

Companies worldwide are facing increasing pressure to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and transition towards climate neutrality. Regulatory policies such as the European Climate Law and national climate protection targets demand a 65% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 (compared to 1990 levels) and full carbon neutrality by 2045. At the same time, businesses must address the challenges of rising energy costs, sustainability expectations from stakeholders, and the need for long-term economic resilience.

To achieve these goals, companies must adopt structured, data-driven strategies to accurately measure, analyze, and mitigate their Product Carbon Footprints (PCF). The challenge, however, lies in the complexity of PCF tracking, which requires the integration of diverse data sources, transparency in emission calculations, and the ability to generate actionable insights for decarbonization.

Overview

PCFWebUI is a web-based platform designed to help businesses systematically track, analyze, and manage their Product Carbon Footprints (PCF). The tool leverages real company data and integrates it into a Knowledge Graph (KG) to provide a comprehensive, structured, and scalable approach to emission tracking and sustainability planning.

With PCFWebUI, businesses can:

• Gain real-time insights into their product-specific GHG emissions.
• Identify key emission-intensive processes within their supply chains.
• Develop and implement effective decarbonization strategies.
• Ensure compliance with climate regulations and sustainability goals.

By leveraging semantic web technologies such as Apache Jena and SPARQL, PCFWebUI enables companies to store, query, and analyze their sustainability data in a structured and efficient manner. This data-driven approach helps organizations track progress, measure impact, and optimize energy efficiency strategies over time.

Key Features

• PCF Tracking & Analysis: Detailed monitoring and visualization of carbon footprints across different product lifecycle phases.
• Knowledge Graph Integration: Structured management and querying of emission data using Apache Jena and SPARQL.
• Dynamic Data Processing: Real-time updates and interactive queries for precise insights.
• Efficiency Optimization: Identification of key areas for energy and material efficiency improvements.
• Sustainability Planning: Supports the development and implementation of effective decarbonization strategies.

Future Development

PCFWebUI is continuously evolving, with planned enhancements including AI-driven recommendations, advanced benchmarking analytics, and automated prioritization of reduction measures to support companies in their decarbonization efforts.