Overview
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AIAG's official PCF calculation guide has been newly added to IMDS Guideline 027.
๐ก Tip: Hover over the terms with orange dotted underlines in the text (e.g., PCF) for a few seconds to view detailed explanations.
Key Takeaways
Q1. What is the core of this Guideline 027 revision?ย
The key point is the addition of AIAG's official PCF calculation guide ("A Simple Guide to Product Carbon Footprint"). Published by the AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group), this guide is designed to help practitioners easily understand complex PCF calculation methods.
Q2. Is it mandatory to enter the PCF for all components?ย
According to IMDS system regulations, it is an 'optional' requirement, not mandatory. However, there are recent cases where customers (OEMs, etc.) require the submission of PCF data.ย
Therefore, we recommend consulting with your direct customers first regarding whether to enter this data.
Q3. Will the submitted MDS be rejected if the PCF is not entered?ย
Failure to enter the PCF is not a reason for MDS rejection.ย
Please refer to the following additional information regarding the PCF:
PCF Inquiry:ย The entered PCF information will only be reflected in the system and available for inquiry after the respective MDS is finally approved.
Disclosure Scope:ย The carbon emission figures themselves are shared only with your direct customers.
Q4. Is the PCF automatically calculated within the IMDS system?ย
The IMDS does not support an automatic PCF calculation function.ย
Therefore, a separate calculation process is required as follows:
- PCF Calculation Method
- Components must be calculated based solely on the 'Catena-X PCF Rulebook'.
- Semi-components and materials can be calculated based on the 'Catena-X PCF Rulebook' or other designated rulebooks depending on their specific type.
*Referring to the newly added AIAG guide will make it easier to understand this calculation process.
Conclusion
While entering the PCF itself is optional within the system, reporting may be necessary depending on customer requests. Since there is no automatic calculation function within IMDS, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the PCF calculation methods in advance.
MDSKorea will always strive to provide you with useful information. Thank you.
[Glossary]
| Term | Description |
|---|
| PCF (Product Carbon Footprint) | An indicator representing the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated throughout a product's life cycle, expressed as a CO2 equivalent value. |
| AIAG | Automotive Industry Action Group. The North American automotive industry association and the publisher of the PCF calculation guide newly added to this IMDS Guideline. |
| Catena-X PCF Rulebook | A rule document widely adopted and used as the standard for PCF calculation in the global automotive industry. |
| PDS | Primary Data Share. The ratio indicating how much actual measured data was used in calculating carbon emissions. |
| DQR | Data Quality Rating. A reliability indicator showing how well the calculated PCF represents the respective product. |
| MDS (Material Data Sheet) | A document containing component material information submitted to the IMDS system. |
| IMDS Guideline (Recommendation) | Official instructions within the IMDS that guide specific regulations or data entry methods. |
[References and Links]
Overview
Hello, this is MDSKorea.ย
AIAG's official PCF calculation guide has been newly added to IMDS Guideline 027.
๐ก Tip: Hover over the terms with orange dotted underlines in the text (e.g., PCF) for a few seconds to view detailed explanations.
Key Takeaways
Q1. What is the core of this Guideline 027 revision?ย
The key point is the addition of AIAG's official PCF calculation guide ("A Simple Guide to Product Carbon Footprint"). Published by the AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group), this guide is designed to help practitioners easily understand complex PCF calculation methods.
Q2. Is it mandatory to enter the PCF for all components?ย
According to IMDS system regulations, it is an 'optional' requirement, not mandatory. However, there are recent cases where customers (OEMs, etc.) require the submission of PCF data.ย
Therefore, we recommend consulting with your direct customers first regarding whether to enter this data.
Q3. Will the submitted MDS be rejected if the PCF is not entered?ย
Failure to enter the PCF is not a reason for MDS rejection.ย
Please refer to the following additional information regarding the PCF:
PCF Inquiry:ย The entered PCF information will only be reflected in the system and available for inquiry after the respective MDS is finally approved.
Disclosure Scope:ย The carbon emission figures themselves are shared only with your direct customers.
Only the quality indicators (PDS/DQR), which represent data reliability, are transmitted anonymously to the entire upper supply chain.
Q4. Is the PCF automatically calculated within the IMDS system?ย
The IMDS does not support an automatic PCF calculation function.ย
Therefore, a separate calculation process is required as follows:
IMDS Entry:ย Only the final calculated results and related information will be entered into the IMDS system.
*Referring to the newly added AIAG guide will make it easier to understand this calculation process.
Conclusion
While entering the PCF itself is optional within the system, reporting may be necessary depending on customer requests. Since there is no automatic calculation function within IMDS, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the PCF calculation methods in advance.
MDSKorea will always strive to provide you with useful information. Thank you.
[Glossary]
[References and Links]
News - IMDS Public Pages - Liferay
Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) in Automotive | AIAG
IMDS Guideline 027
You can download and check it from the [Help] > [Recommendation] menu after logging into the IMDS system.