Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, based in Stuttgart, Germany, is a business area of the Trelleborg Group and a global leader in high-performance sealing technology, committed to innovation and sustainability.

To better understand and improve the environmental footprint of its diverse product portfolio, Trelleborg partnered with Sphera’s Sustainability Consulting and leveraged Sphera’s LCA for Experts software and LCA Calculator, taking a significant step toward LCA Automation.

With expert guidance from Sphera’s Sustainability Consultants, Trelleborg’s teams were empowered to effectively utilize life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology and tools, fostering collaboration and engagement around sustainability. This partnership not only enabled Trelleborg to showcase its environmental achievements but also reinforced its commitment to continuous improvement and sustainable innovation.

HIGHLIGHTS

Assessed environmental impacts of three pilot products as a foundation for improvement.

Eco-design and conducted hotspot analysis drive targeted optimizations and innovation.

Expert guidance fostered collaboration and alignment on product sustainability performance and goals.

Data Functionality Assessment (DFA) identified strong cross-functional engagement and robust data ownership, paving the way for LCA Automation.

Challenges

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Assessing cradle-to-gate impacts of a global product portfolio.

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Optimizing products through the evaluation of material and energy changes.

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Ensuring transparent and credible communication of environmental credentials.

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Evaluating internal data readiness for LCA Automation.

Solution

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions partnered with Sphera to conduct a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) for its pilot products and implement advanced LCA tools and methodologies. This collaboration provided Trelleborg with deeper insights into the environmental performance of its product portfolio, supporting sustainability-driven decision-making and environmental claims.

To ensure the continued development and integration of life cycle thinking into business practices, Sphera’s consultants remain a trusted partner even after the initial pilots are completed. Their flexible expert support allows for quick adaptation to evolving requirements and helps maintain progress toward full LCA Automation.

Results

The collaboration with Sphera’s Sustainability Consulting services and the adoption of Sphera’s LCA software solutions enabled Trelleborg to make significant strides in sustainability and product optimization. Key outcomes include:

  • Detailed environmental impact modeling: Conducted comprehensive LCAs for three pilot products. The data-driven results laid the foundation for continuous product improvement and informed decision-making.
  • Hotspot identification and optimization: Leveraged LCA results for eco-deign to optimize product composition, electricity use and raw materials.
  • Empowering data-driven collaboration: Enabled Trelleborg to engage more effectively with suppliers and customers by providing transparent, traceable data backed by ISO-compliant LCAs. This fostered stronger partnerships and alignment on sustainability goals.
  • Cross-functional engagement: The Data Functionality Assessment (DFA) revealed strong cross-functional engagement and effective data ownership, ensuring readiness for the future implementation of LCA Automation.

These efforts not only helped Trelleborg reduce environmental impacts but also positioned the company as a leader in sustainable innovation. Integrating eco-design strategies with data-driven decision-making equips Trelleborg with the insights needed to achieve its ambitious 2030 goals, including a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions as well as a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.

“Sustainability is an integral part of our business operations. Sphera’s Sustainability Consultants provided us with the LCA methodology, expertise, software tools and data needed to jumpstart our journey toward LCA Automation. This support will enable us to showcase our sustainability achievements in the future while continuously enhancing our high-performance sealing technology.”

— Dr. Jekaterina Miller, R&D Project Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions

About Trelleborg Sealing Solutions

Founded in: 1952

8500 employees

35+ manufacturing sites

55+ customer solution centers

What made this happen?

Sphera’s 30+ years of sustainability consulting expertise, coupled with extensive project experience with industry leaders, laid the foundation for this success. This unique combination of expertise, advanced LCA software and data empowered Trelleborg Sealing Solutions to enhance the sustainability of their products and establish a strong foundation for LCA Automation.

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