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Composite Manufacturer Drives Emissions Reduction with Sustain360°
BFG, a global player in composite manufacturing, sought a data-driven approach to improve the environmental performance of its material choices. Using Sustain360°, the organization conducted a comprehensive environmental impact assessment comparing Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) and Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP). The results shaped a strong investment case for GFRP and uncovered opportunities to further reduce emissions through alternative resins.
Challenge
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BFG needed to compare the environmental performance of GFRP and CFRP to support sustainable material selection.
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The team required accurate, material-level emissions data across categories including energy impact, water usage, recyclability, and toxicity.
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There was a need to evaluate the role of resins and chemicals in driving emissions and identify lower-impact alternatives for GFRP applications.
Solution
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Sustain360° ingested BOM data and supplier inputs to generate comprehensive life cycle models for GFRP and CFRP.
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The platform delivered knowledge graphs and analytics that provided deep visibility into energy CO₂ impact, carbon emissions, and toxicity across both materials.
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Resin-level modeling enabled BFG to evaluate the environmental contribution of various resin systems and simulate lower-emission alternatives.
Impact
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GFRP was shown to reduce carbon emissions by 12x compared to CFRP (3.96kg vs. 48.0kg CO₂ Eq. per kg).
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The analysis highlighted GFRP’s recyclability advantage (30%) and lower water and energy demands.
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Insights from the modeling enabled the business case for GFRP and guided future innovation toward even lower-impact material formulations.
Value Proposition
The outcomes enabled the client to make informed, sustainability-aligned decisions in material sourcing and innovation strategy.
Delivered material-level comparisons to support low-carbon investment strategies.
Built a compelling investment case for BFG Glass Fiber based on emissions performance.
