The Customer Benefit Model (CBM) is an Eco-efficiency method developed by Teijin Aramid B.V. and Ecomatters and certified by TÜV Rheinland to identify financial and environmental advantages of Teijin products and materials. This information can support the value proposition of…
Tackling the end-of-life application of plastic-based products is a major challenge. Single-use plastics are already under scrutiny by the European Commission, and certain products and packaging types will no longer be allowed on the market. However, the demand for plastic…
As part of a larger project commissioned by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Ecomatters developed a chemical recycling assessment tool. This tool evaluates the business prospects of starting initiatives in chemical recycling of plastic packaging waste, mostly coming…
Ecomatters supported AkzoNobel in their 4-Dimensional Profit and Loss Accounting (4D P&L) project during 2015 and 2016 as a part of the internal project team. AkzoNobel monetized the impacts of various capital (environment, economy and society) of its production systems,…
Ecomatters has had a cooperative relationship with AkzoNobel Sustainability in providing sustainability support since 2009; it was Max Sonnen’s first client. Over the years Ecomatters has supported AkzoNobel Sustainability in a wide variety of projects and activities. Key to our support is…
UCB is a global biopharma company focused on severe diseases in two therapeutic areas: central nervous system and immunology. Operating in approximately 40 countries, UCB aspires to be a patient-centric biopharmaceutical leader transforming the lives of people living with severe…
Ecomatters performed an LCA screening demonstrating the sustainability benefits of "green" automotive repairs. The Sustainable Repair Foundation (Stichting Duurzaam Repareren) wanted the study to take place as they are an organization that strives to identify the greenest and economically feasible…
Ecomatters performed the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) screening study on decorative paints for CEPE -- the European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists' Colours Industry. The primary goal of the project was to pilot the newly developed PEF methodologies within…
Ecomatters developed the Coatings Eco footprint tool which calculates eco footprint of cans of paint. With the use of industry-aligned LCI datasets, the tool calculates an extensive overview of the most important environmental impacts related to the components included in the paint recipe. The…
