What is 'footprint calculation' in SAP SUS-PFM - Product Footprint Management?

footprint calculation - Overview

• Component: SUS-PFM

• Component Name: Product Footprint Management

• Description: The determination of the carbon dioxide equivalent CO2e value of a product.

footprint calculation - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Footprint calculation is a feature of the SUS-PFM Product Footprint Management component of SAP. It is used to calculate the environmental impact of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle. This includes the resources used in production, transportation, and disposal.
  
  How to use it: 
  The footprint calculation feature of SUS-PFM Product Footprint Management allows users to input data about a product or service and then generate a report that shows the environmental impact of that product or service. This report can be used to make decisions about how to reduce the environmental impact of a product or service.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the footprint calculation feature, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is included in the report. This includes data about the resources used in production, transportation, and disposal. Additionally, it is important to consider the potential environmental impacts of any changes that are made to reduce the environmental impact of a product or service.
  
  Related Information: 
  The SUS-PFM Product Footprint Management component also includes features such as carbon footprint calculation and water footprint calculation. These features can be used to calculate the environmental impact of a product or service in more detail. Additionally, there are other tools available that can be used to measure and reduce the environmental impact of products and services.