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Economic relevance of sustainability in mechanical engineering

Tanso supports mid-sized mechanical engineering companies in building a solid data foundation and communicating key metrics such as CO₂ emissions, reduction measures, and sustainability reports.

Tanso for companies in the mechanical engineering industry

Tanso is a leading provider of transparent sustainability data management in the mechanical engineering industry, continuously expanding its market share, particularly among mid-sized companies.

As an active VDMA member, we regularly contribute to working groups on sustainability topics, such as CSRD or as a member of the PCF expert group.VDMA-Mitglied bringen wir uns als Unternehmen regelmäßig in Arbeitsgruppen zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit ein, so z.B. zum Thema CSRD oder als Mitglied der Expertengruppe PCF.

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Challenges in mechanical engineering

Dependence on supplier data (primary data)
With significant impact on the company’s own CO₂ balance (Scope 3).
Competition and customer requirements
Require meaningful sustainability metrics such as the CO₂ balance, often hindered by poor data quality.
CSRD, VSME, EU Taxonomy & CBAM
Economic pressure and increasing requirements for bureaucratic reporting obligations.

How Tanso supports companies in mechanical engineering

Single Source of Truth (SSOT)
Auditable and transparent data foundation for sustainability reporting.
Data synergies
Leveraging synergies between regulatory standards through an integrated data model.
Time and cost savings
Automated data collection optimizes recurring processes and reduces manual effort.
Mechanical engineering industry network
Cross-industry corporate network and experienced expert team providing well-founded solutions.

Added value through software – what our customers say

Tanso customers save time and effort sustainably. Together with our existing customers, we have achieved the following results:

< 12
First carbon footprint and hotspot analysis in less than 12 weeks
> 80%
Over 80% time savings compared to manual processes
30%
30% faster than comparable software
67%
67% time savings in PCF calculation
Industry: Mechanical engineering
Revenue: 365 Mio €
Employees: >1.600

"Tanso's CSRD module impresses us with its clear structure – from the double materiality assessment to efficient data collection. Instead of cluttered Excel spreadsheets, we benefit from a user-friendly interface. The integrated AI functionality is particularly helpful in streamlining routine tasks and providing valuable support in the initial phase."

Dominik Schwarz

Sustainability Manager

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Faq

Frequently asked questions about Tanso

Implementation, regulatory details, and more. You can find the answers to all of this here.

How can AI support me with CSRD reporting?

  • Creation of best practices and sample responses for all ESG KPIs, including ESRS data points.
  • Use of generative AI for text editing to simplify and standardize output according to required frameworks
  • Extraction of any amount of data from reports and other sources to all related ESRS data points, taking into account the respective legal requirements.

How many data points need to be recorded?

The number of data points to be recorded varies depending on the company and individual requirements. For medium-sized manufacturing companies, the scope is currently typically around 300 to 400 data points.

What are the links between CCF and CSRD?

The CSRD makes the corporate carbon footprint (CCF) central by obliging companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and document measures to reduce them in order to create transparency regarding climate risks and opportunities.

Who is usually involved in the double materiality analysis?

Internal stakeholders: Employees, executives, management and, if applicable, the Supervisory Board.

External stakeholders: Customers, suppliers, investors, NGOs, political and regulatory actors as well as the local community and environmental organizations.

What is the double materiality assessment (DMA)?

In the context of the CSRD, the dual materiality assessment considers both the company's impact on the environment and society, as well as the financial risks and opportunities arising from sustainability issues. Material topics must be reported in detail with regard to their sustainability impact and financial relevance.

Which companies are affected and when?

From 2024: Reporting obligation for companies under the NFRD.

From 2025: Non-capital-market-oriented EU companies that meet two of the criteria (250+ employees, €50M+ turnover, €25M+ balance sheet total).

From 2026: Capital market-oriented companies with two of the criteria (10+ employees, €0.9M+ turnover, €0.45M+ balance sheet total).

From 2028: Companies with €150M+ EU turnover and subsidiaries with €40M+ turnover.