Overview

Röchling Automotive is a manufacturer of high-performance plastic components. With around 6,000 employees at over 40 locations worldwide, the company develops innovative solutions in the fields of aerodynamics, propulsion, structural lightweight and battery solutions in order to increase efficiency, reduce emissions and improve safety. Röchling Automotive realizes the vision “We Drive Sustainable Mobility” through the use of sustainable bioplastics, recyclates and smart design solutions. The automotive supplier has implemented Sphera LCA for Experts in 2023 to create automated life cycle assessments for all products and efficiently calculate the environmental impact.

IN THIS CASE STUDY

HIGHLIGHTS

Automated environmental calculations possible for all new products 

Cross-team validation ensures accuracy and reliability

Integrated SAP & LCA automation for seamless data flow

Supports corporate sustainability goals for emissions tracking

Röchling expanding automation efforts across 30+ production plants

Challenges

1

Integration with the existing SAP system posed technical difficulties. 

2

Ensuring data accuracy required validation across multiple teams.

3

Scaling LCA calculations to cover a wide product portfolio. 

4

Training employees on data collection and results interpretation. 

Solution

To address these challenges, Röchling Automotive implemented an automated LCA solution that: 

  • Centralizes data collection by integrating SAP with the LCA automation tool. 
  • Improves reporting efficiency with an automated process for environmental calculations. 
  • Enhances accuracy by cross-checking automated LCA results with estimates from the RFQ phase. 
  • Facilitates collaboration through an interdepartmental team that coordinates training and supports during reviews and reports validation. 
  • Supports sustainability goals, including future Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions tracking. 

Results

1

Accelerated LCA calculation and report generation, significantly reducing manual workload. 

2

Enhanced data accuracy by validating automation results with RFQ estimates.

3

Seamless reporting integration, allowing data flow between departments. 

4

Improved cross-functional collaboration, fostering knowledge-sharing and process refinement.

5

Commitment to sustainability, with plans to perform LCAs for all products in the future.

“With the automation, we can have an automated report for every product, integrating data from our calculations and ERP system. This ensures accuracy and allows cross-checking with our initial estimates during the RFQ phase.” 
— Francesco Viola, Röchling Automotive 

What made this happen?

Röchling Automotive’s decision to implement the LCA Automation was driven by increasing customer requirements and internal management’s commitment to sustainability. The automation was necessary to handle the growing volume of LCAs efficiently. With operations in Europe, Asia and the Americas, Röchling Automotive’s automated approach ensures every product undergoes thorough environmental assessment, supporting compliance and future sustainability goals. 

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ABOUT RÖCHLING AUTOMOTIVE

Global Presence: Manufacturing sites in Europe, Asia, and the Americas

Employees: 6,000+ worldwide

Industry: Automotive supplier specializing in high-performance plastics

Sustainability Focus: Scaling LCA automation to track Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions

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