The PCDS consists of a circular data template and a data exchange platform to communicate the circularity of products:
- Defines a common language to describe the circular characteristics of products
- Set up a cross-functional B2B system in the form of an information flow
- Contributes to the implementation of circular economic models
- Facilitates the collection of reliable data throughout the supply chain
- Enables considerable savings to be made by standardizing data processing
- Guarantees product transparency while preserving manufacturing secrets (Intellectual Property)