Today, the world is moving toward achieving net-zero emissions (Net Zero), and manufacturing enterprises play a central role in this green transformation journey. Not only because they are the creators of products, but also because they control the entire value chain—from design, materials, and production processes to distribution and recycling.
However, the key to realizing this goal lies in accurate and transparent carbon (CO2e) data.
1. Automating Carbon Cost Aggregation and Reporting
With Epicor Kinetic combined with Grow BI, manufacturers can track carbon emissions throughout the entire production process using the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Standard Operation Lists—each item associated with a CO2e value converted into a specific cost.
Instead of manual calculations, the system automatically records and reports carbon emissions in real time, giving businesses a comprehensive and accurate view of each product’s environmental impact.
2. Simplifying Complex Carbon Calculations
Epicor Kinetic automates the collection of upstream carbon data (Scope 3) from the supply chain while establishing calculation methods for carbon costs at every stage of production.
By treating CO2 emissions as a form of “currency”, businesses can convert, analyze, and make decisions based on carbon costs—just like managing financial expenses.
The solution also integrates directly with the Climatiq API, enabling precise and continuously updated carbon emission calculations according to international standards.
3. Upgrading Reporting Systems with Grow BI
CO2e data is integrated into Grow BI Dashboards, allowing businesses to easily build visual emission dashboards, create custom reports, and post data to statistical GL accounts.
This empowers manufacturers to quickly identify high-emission processes, products, or suppliers for optimization.
4. Enhancing Supply Chain Collaboration and Data Transparency
Through automated carbon data collection and integration with Climatiq, Epicor Kinetic enables greater transparency between manufacturers and their suppliers.
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Encourages suppliers to provide accurate and timely emission data.
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Reduces errors and data gaps in Scope 3 reporting.
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Builds a more responsible, transparent, and sustainable supply chain.
5. Quickly Adapting to Sustainability Regulations
Built-in report templates and flexible customization features help businesses easily comply with carbon reporting requirements across regions and industries.
As a result, manufacturers can:
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Prepare audit-ready reports with traceable data sources.
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Reduce the risk of penalties or reputational damage from non-compliance.
6. Data-Driven Sustainability Strategies
Dynamic dashboards and analytical tools in Grow BI transform carbon data into actionable insights:
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Identify high-emission processes to prioritize improvements.
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Monitor progress toward Net Zero goals with real-time data.
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Align sustainability strategies with overall business KPIs.
7. Differentiating with Transparent Product-Level Carbon Labels
When emissions are tracked down to the product level, manufacturers can publish transparent carbon labels on packaging or shipping documents.
This not only builds customer trust and loyalty but also enhances competitiveness in tenders and international partnerships.
The journey toward Net Zero is not just an environmental mission—it’s an opportunity for manufacturers to restructure operations, optimize costs, and elevate brand reputation.
With Epicor Kinetic and analytical tools like Grow BI, enterprises can go beyond tracking emissions to transforming data into concrete actions—paving the way for a green, efficient, and sustainable future of manufacturing.
3S Software Co., Ltd.
To successfully upgrade a business, businesses need an experienced and trusted partner. 3S will be a partner accompanying businesses on their path of development, helping businesses become more comprehensive and increase productivity at lower costs. Along with compliance with the Epicor Signature Project Implementation Methodology, it will help businesses increase production efficiency and improve profits at a very reasonable cost. 3S believes that it will always bring the most satisfaction to customers.
5 key solutions of 3S include:
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Epicor ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning solution
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Epicor MES – Manufacturing Execution System solution
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BPM XSOL – Business Process Modeling solution
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ECM DOCSTAR – Enterprise Content Management software solution
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Epicor CADLINK – Solution enabling the transfer of CAD data (AutoCAD, Solidworks) to Epicor ERP
More references: ERP/MES – THE BACKSTAGE TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
ERP/MES – THE BACKSTAGE TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
