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Simplify your transition towards circularity
An effective circular economy requires the circulation of not only resources but also information. The PCDS addresses today’s difficulty in accessing reliable and standardized data on the circular properties of a product.
Several dispersed and non-standardised data sets
Without PCDS
A single, standardised data set
With PCDS
Circular traceability of your products is now possible.
Create your first PCDS in just a few hours with Terra Matters.
How it works?
All circular data on a single document
The PCDS can be used to share the circularity attribute of a product and provide information on the circular path for which it was designed and manufactured. Thanks to its 130 statements it covers the entire lifecycle of a product.
Your benefits
The PCDS is a simple and affordable standardised format that is suitable for all types of company.
Standard
The PCDS is a standard that is recognized internationally under the norm ISO 59040.
Efficient
Improve the sharing efficiency of circularity data across supply chains within a secure and trustworthy environment.
Simple
Provide a unique circularity data set of your product to all relevant stakeholders
Reflective
Encourage improvement in the circular design and performance of your products.
Data is the backbone of the circular economy. It helps us track materials, optimize usage, and design products for longevity.
Ellen MacArthur
FAQ
Does the PCDS apply only to finished products?
PCDS can be used for any type of physical product, whether products made from several components (e.g. electronic equipment, clothing), these components or individual parts, or processed materials (e.g. cement, bitumen).
How can I create my PCDS?
It's easy to create a PCDS by subscribing to one of our Pro or Enterprise subscriptions. Once you've created your account, you'll have access to the online form for creating a PCDS.
Is there a specific type of PCDS for each industry?
The PCDS form is unique and based on ISO 59040. As this standard is set to evolve, we are already planning to set up sector-specific working groups to understand how best to implement PCDS for each industry. We invite you to contact us if you would like to participate in future working groups.
What can I do with PCDS?
There are many uses, for example:
- Use the PCDS as a tool for improving the eco-design of your products
improve your data management and use it to define strategies, targets and KPIs for the circular economy
- Use the PCDS as a credible communication tool and avoid greenwashing with your contacts, customers or prospects, for example
- Use PCDS as a source of verifiable data to prepare your voluntary or regulatory CSR reporting.
- Use the PCDS as a tool for improving the eco-design of your products
improve your data management and use it to define strategies, targets and KPIs for the circular economy
- Use the PCDS as a credible communication tool and avoid greenwashing with your contacts, customers or prospects, for example
- Use PCDS as a source of verifiable data to prepare your voluntary or regulatory CSR reporting.
Will I get a ranking, scoring or a label thanks to the PCDS?
No, PCDS is a tool for collecting and sharing circular data. You can then use this data yourself, or with the help of consultants and other service providers, to calculate a score, or to prepare the information needed to obtain a label.