The global market leader in thermal food preparation has determined the PCF for its iCombi Pro, iCombi Classic, iVario Pro, and iHexagon cooking systems. RATIONAL is the first manufacturer in the industry to provide full transparency on the climate impact of its cooking systems using verified methods and real usage data.
The Product Carbon Footprint, or PCF, shows the CO₂ footprint of a product throughout its entire life cycle, from manufacture to disposal (cradle-to-grave). “With the PCF values of our cooking systems, we are providing customers with a valuable tool to help them achieve their own climate targets and make informed investment decisions,” says Dr Peter Stadelmann, CEO of RATIONAL AG.
Environmental impact
The PCF values help restaurateurs take their greenhouse gas emissions during the usage phase into account right from the planning stage, record them, and integrate them into their own climate balance sheet. Stephan Caspers, head of ESG, sustainability & risk management at RATIONAL, adds: “This is particularly relevant for companies that disclose their environmental impact as part of ESG reporting and other regulatory requirements, or that must comply with emission targets due to their building infrastructure or plans.”
RATIONAL is the first manufacturer in the industry to determine the PCF of its cooking systems based on verified methods – certified by TÜV SÜD – as well as extensive real-world data. The calculation is based on real usage data from over 100,000 connected cooking systems. “Most emissions occur during the usage phase and therefore make up the most significant part of the PCF. That’s why it’s crucial that the data is reliable and provides a realistic picture,” Caspers explains.
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More information on sustainability at RATIONAL and the PCF values of the cooking systems can be found here.
