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CUSTOMER

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.

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​INDUSTRY

Industrial Manufacturing

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REGION

Global

 

SUSTAINABILITY SCOPE

Life Cycle Assessment

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Challenge

  • BFG needed to compare the environmental performance of GFRP and CFRP to support sustainable material selection.

  • The team required accurate, material-level emissions data across categories including energy impact, water usage, recyclability, and toxicity.

  • There was a need to evaluate the role of resins and chemicals in driving emissions and identify lower-impact alternatives for GFRP applications.

Solution

  • Sustain360°™ ingested BOM data and supplier inputs to generate comprehensive life cycle models for GFRP and CFRP.

  • The platform delivered knowledge graphs and analytics that provided deep visibility into energy CO₂ impact, carbon emissions, and toxicity across both materials.

  • Resin-level modeling enabled BFG to evaluate the environmental contribution of various resin systems and simulate lower-emission alternatives.

Impact

  • GFRP was shown to reduce carbon emissions by 12x compared to CFRP (3.96kg vs. 48.0kg CO₂ Eq. per kg).

  • The analysis highlighted GFRP’s recyclability advantage (30%) and lower water and energy demands.

  • 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.

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Delivered material-level comparisons to support low-carbon investment strategies.

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Built a compelling investment case for BFG Glass Fiber based on emissions performance.

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Modeled alternative resin systems to further reduce lifecycle emissions of GFRP composites.

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