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Decarbonization in the metal industry

Tanso supports mid-sized metal processing companies, such as foundries and machining businesses, in their CO₂ accounting and the development of a solid data foundation for communicating key metrics like CO₂ emissions, reduction measures, and sustainability reports.

Tanso for companies in the metal industry

Tanso is a leading provider of transparent sustainability data management in the metal industry and is steadily 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 and as a member of the PCF expert group.

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Challenges in the metal industry

High energy intensity in Scope 1 and 2
Leads to high costs and economic challenges.
CBAM reporting requirements and strong dependence on supplier data
Significantly impacts the company's own CO₂ balance (Scope 3).
CSRD, VSME, EU Taxonomy & CBAM
Economic pressure and increasing demands for bureaucratic reporting.

How Tanso supports companies in the metal industry

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.
Metal 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:

> 50%
time savings in the second reporting year
< 12
weeks until the first report & hotspot analysis
CO₂-Analysis
by suppliers, product groups & materials
Expertise
Methodological & industry support
Industry: Metal Processing
Location: 3
Employees: > 800

"The Tanso software shows its full strength when used over the long term. Thanks to the stored information and automations, we save around 50% time and effort already in the second year. In addition, we receive informative data on the distribution of our suppliers' CO₂ emissions, which we can continuously collect and refine.”

Mirko Münstermann

Head of Purchasing at heroal
Industry: Metal Processing
Locations: 43
Employees: ~3300
Revenue: 783 Mio €

"We are thrilled with the efficient cooperation and the well thought-out software solution from Tanso, which enabled us to create comprehensible carbon accounting for Scope 1 & 2 in a very structured process."

Maximilian Obermann

Sustainability Manager at Böllhoff

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Relevant resources for companies in the metal industry

Tanso informs you about EU regulations and sustainable development, provides practical tips and accompanies you on the way to successful reporting.

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.