starting point. For the way forward an approach is proposed that differentiates
averaged and individual datasets. For averaged datasets partial disaggregation is
possible for commodities (large number of producers) but partial disaggregation is
not possible when there are not enough producers (3 being an absolute minimum).
For individual dataset, it is up to business to decide. Most often, it is confidential.
Overall there is a need for common rules. As an example PlasticsEurope’s recommendation on Steam Cracker allocation for the sake of comparability of petrochemical products was given [3].
5 Biomass Balance Approach: An Innovative
and Complementary Approach for Using Biomass
in the Chemical Industry
BASF recognises four drivers for including renewables in their portfolio: competitiveness, upcoming regulations, climate change and raw material diversification.
BASF has developed a methodology to account and communicate the renewable
content of his materials to customers. This approach is an intermediate situation on
the way to dedicate production of materials with renewable content. The latter is
often costly as the market is not matured yet.
The biomass balance approach is similar to that for “green” electricity: The fossil
raw materials needed to produce a customer’s products are replaced by renewable
raw materials. Only the quantities of renewable raw materials requested by a customer are purchased up front by BASF and managed in the SAP system. When a
customer places an order, the required quantities of renewable feedstock are allocated to the products purchased.
The advantages of this approach are the production of drop-in products, easy
accountability and it can be implemented directly [4].
6 Sustainability at Teijin: Customer Benefit Model
and Case Study Tires
Being eco-effective is important for Teijin and for this reason eco-efficiency
assessments are often made to their products. With the help of this assessment
Teijin is able to assess the real eco-performance of its products. The presented case
study was about car tires, where 90% of the impact along the value chain is in the
use phase, due to consumption of fuel. Therefore, products with lower weight and
less rolling resistance turn out to show a better eco-efficiency performance [5].
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averaged and individual datasets. For averaged datasets partial disaggregation is
possible for commodities (large number of producers) but partial disaggregation is
not possible when there are not enough producers (3 being an absolute minimum).
For individual dataset, it is up to business to decide. Most often, it is confidential.
Overall there is a need for common rules. As an example PlasticsEurope’s recommendation on Steam Cracker allocation for the sake of comparability of petrochemical products was given [3].
5 Biomass Balance Approach: An Innovative
and Complementary Approach for Using Biomass
in the Chemical Industry
BASF recognises four drivers for including renewables in their portfolio: competitiveness, upcoming regulations, climate change and raw material diversification.
BASF has developed a methodology to account and communicate the renewable
content of his materials to customers. This approach is an intermediate situation on
the way to dedicate production of materials with renewable content. The latter is
often costly as the market is not matured yet.
The biomass balance approach is similar to that for “green” electricity: The fossil
raw materials needed to produce a customer’s products are replaced by renewable
raw materials. Only the quantities of renewable raw materials requested by a customer are purchased up front by BASF and managed in the SAP system. When a
customer places an order, the required quantities of renewable feedstock are allocated to the products purchased.
The advantages of this approach are the production of drop-in products, easy
accountability and it can be implemented directly [4].
6 Sustainability at Teijin: Customer Benefit Model
and Case Study Tires
Being eco-effective is important for Teijin and for this reason eco-efficiency
assessments are often made to their products. With the help of this assessment
Teijin is able to assess the real eco-performance of its products. The presented case
study was about car tires, where 90% of the impact along the value chain is in the
use phase, due to consumption of fuel. Therefore, products with lower weight and
less rolling resistance turn out to show a better eco-efficiency performance [5].
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