Integration of Carbon Footprint into Supplier Evaluation

April 2026, Opava

Since 2024, we have expanded the criteria for evaluating suppliers and input materials beyond traditional parameters such as quality, price, and delivery terms. The carbon footprint of purchased materials is now also taken into account in decision-making.

We give preference to suppliers who are able to transparently document the CO₂ emissions generated during the production and delivery of 1 kg of product, based on an approved calculation methodology.

The environmental impact is incorporated into the overall evaluation through internal carbon pricing. The carbon footprint per 1 kg of material is converted into a financial value using the current carbon allowance price, and this value is reflected in the assessment of the total cost of the material.

This approach increases the transparency of procurement decisions and creates an economic incentive to reduce emissions across the supply chain.