IPOINT Product Sustainability CORE
Overview
iPoint Product Sustainability Core enables automotive suppliers to calculate compliant Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) — without LCA expertise. A predefined, industry-standard model covers Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions out of the box, so users can deliver reliable PCF results across their entire product portfolio in minimal time. Whether driven by OEM requirements, Catena-X compliance or IMDS PCF reporting: The solution turns a complex, expert-dependent task into a scalable, repeatable process — ready to use from day one.
Benefits
• No LCA expertise needed
• Predefined model covers Scope 1, 2 & 3 out of the box
• Compliant with Catena-X Rulebook & IMDS PCF reporting
• Scale PCF calculations across your product portfolio
• Predefined VDA-classified materials for fast BOM setup
• Hotspot analysis to identify emission reduction levers
• Scenario comparison for design-for-sustainability
• Ready to use from day one — minimal onboarding effort
Features & Technical Details
LCA Model & Calculation
•Predefined LCA model for PCF calculation (ISO 14067)
•Covers Scope 1 (direct), 2 (indirect) & 3 (supply chain) emissions
•Multiple impact indicators: Total PCF, Fossil & Biogenic GHG
•Calculation powered by Umberto online LCA engine
ecoinvent LCA database included as reference data
Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Manual BOM creation via intuitive web UI
• Extensive library of VDA-classified preconfigured materials
• Raw materials & processed materials with specific technologies
• BOM import via structured Excel upload
• Hierarchical component/material tree structure
Model Parameters
• Accounting for GHG emissions from electricity
• Accounting for overhead consumption
• Accounting for production waste
• Accounting for waste treatment / recycling
• Emissions from packaging (paper, cardboard, plastic)
• Emissions from transport (road, rail, ship, plane)
Evaluation & Results
• Compare single or multiple variants side by side
• Aggregation levels: Total, Process, Life Cycle, Component
• Interactive charts with legend filtering
• Hotspot analysis to identify top emission drivers
• Scenario comparison for design-for-sustainability
Project Management
• Project-based organization for product portfolios
• Multiple variants per project (products, sites, versions)
• Variant versioning for development stages
Reporting & Compliance
• Catena-X PCF data model compliance (semantic model)
• IMDS PCF reporting support
• Advanced Analytics via IPOINT platform
• Catena-X Report generation from calculated variants
Technical Infrastructure
• SaaS — hosted on shared Azure Cloud
• Web-based UI (Angular frontend)
• REST API for BOM import
• Role-based access control (dedicated Core role)
• Streamlined UI — non-relevant features hidden for Core users
Data & Integration
• ecoinvent database included (currently 3.12)
• Excel-based BOM import/export
• Primary data input via custom emission factors (kg CO₂-eq/kg)
• Transport modes with tkm-based emission modeling