Integration of Carbon Footprint into Supplier Evaluation
Since 2024, we include carbon footprint in supplier evaluations – adding emissions data and internal carbon pricing to better guide procurement decisions.
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 CO₂e 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 does not represent an additional fee charged to suppliers, but an internal tool that helps us compare materials more comprehensively and make purchasing decisions that better reflect both financial and environmental impacts.
By applying this approach, lower-emission materials become more visible in procurement decisions, even where their purchase price may be slightly higher. Internal carbon pricing therefore supports a gradual shift towards suppliers and materials with lower climate impact.
This approach increases the transparency of procurement decisions and creates an economic incentive to reduce emissions across the supply chain.
