New whitepaper: Driving carbon transparency in automotive supply chains

This whitepaper provides a deep dive into how BASF and CircularTree’s PACIFIC app is enabling automated, standardised carbon footprint tracking across automotive supply chains.

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With growing pressure on automotive manufacturers to reduce emissions and meet new regulatory standards, accurate, standardised Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data has never been more critical. Yet, many OEMs and suppliers still rely on outdated, manual processes that hinder progress.

In this free to download whitepaper, BASF and CircularTree present the PACIFIC app—a powerful, certified solution enabling streamlined PCF management across complex supply networks. Integrated into the Catena-X ecosystem and hosted on the Cofinity-X marketplace, PACIFIC is setting the standard for digital carbon transparency.

Why download this whitepaper?

  • How the PACIFIC app enables 100+ companies to automate and standardise Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) management
  • How BASF reduced administrative burden by 50% while increasing PCF accuracy using its internal SCOTT tool
  • How PACIFIC integrates seamlessly with SAP systems and Catena-X for secure, scalable data exchange
  • The app’s role in empowering small and medium-sized suppliers with accessible PCF calculation and compliance tools
  • What’s coming next: self-calculation features, SME tools, and alignment with future CSRD and CBAM regulations

“As one of our customers has confirmed to us, we are far ahead of our competitors in sharing PCF values.”

 — René Holschuh, Product Owner, PACIFIC App, BASF

Why this whitepaper matters

The whitepaper shows how PACIFIC not only cuts administrative effort by up to 50% but also delivers more accurate carbon data based on primary sources. It’s a vital read for companies navigating increasingly strict sustainability mandates and striving to build future-ready, transparent supply chains.

Download the full whitepaper today and take the next step towards scalable, auditable, and actionable carbon transparency.

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As one of the top 30 global automotive suppliers, BASF plays a pivotal role in the automotive value chain. The company supplies a diverse range of materials and solutions, including coatings and polyurethane raw materials for foams, to battery materials, automotive fluids and plastics. BASF’s involvement spans multiple tiers of the supply chain, making it uniquely positioned to drive innovation and sustainability.