What is carbon black in SAP EHS-CI - SAP Carbon Impact?

SAP Term: carbon black

• Component: EHS-CI

• Component Name: SAP Carbon Impact

• Description: Virtually pure elemental carbon in the form of colloidal particles that are produced by incomplete combustion or thermal decomposition of gaseous or liquid hydrocarbons under controlled conditions. Its physical appearance is that of a black, finely divided pellet or powder. Its use in tires, rubber and plastic products, printing inks and coatings is related to properties of specific surface area, particle size and structure, conductivity and color. Carbon black is also in the top 50 industrial chemicals manufactured worldwide, based on annual tonnage. Current worldwide production is about 18 billion pounds per year [8.1 million metric tons]. Approximately 90% of carbon black is used in rubber applications, 9% as a pigment, and the remaining 1% as an essential ingredient in hundreds of diverse applications.

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• Key Concepts: 
  SAP Carbon Impact Management is a component of the SAP Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) suite. It is designed to help organizations measure, manage, and reduce their carbon footprint. It provides a comprehensive view of an organization’s carbon emissions and helps identify areas for improvement. 
  
  How to use it: 
  SAP Carbon Impact Management allows users to track their carbon emissions from various sources, such as energy consumption, transportation, and waste management. It also provides tools to analyze the data and identify areas for improvement. Additionally, it can be used to create reports and track progress over time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using SAP Carbon Impact Management, it is important to ensure that all data is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to set realistic goals and track progress regularly in order to ensure that the organization is making progress towards its goals. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP Carbon Impact Management is part of the larger SAP Environment, Health and Safety suite. Other components of this suite include SAP EHS Regulatory Content Management, SAP EHS Incident Management, and SAP EHS Risk Management.