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Questionnaire: Sustainability and Carbon Footprint Analysis

1. Material Sourcing

  • 1.1. What is the source of the aluminum used in the part (e.g., primary aluminum or recycled aluminum)?
    • Please specify the percentage of recycled content if applicable.
  • 1.2. What is the carbon footprint of the raw aluminum (kg CO₂e per kg of aluminum) as per your supplier or industry standards?
  • 1.3. Are any rare earth materials or other critical minerals used in the alloy composition?
    • If yes, list the materials and their respective percentages by weight.

2. Manufacturing Process

  • 2.1. What type of CNC machines are used in manufacturing this part (e.g., 3-axis, 5-axis)?
  • 2.2. What is the estimated energy consumption of the CNC machine per part produced (in kWh)?
  • 2.3. What is the source of energy used in the manufacturing facility (e.g., grid electricity, renewable energy)?
    • If a mix of energy sources is used, provide a breakdown of the percentage of each source.
  • 2.4. What is the total water consumption in the manufacturing process per part produced (in liters)?
  • 2.5. What is the percentage of waste generated during the machining process that is recycled?
    • Provide data on the weight of aluminum waste produced per part (in kg) and the percentage that is recycled.

3. Transportation

  • 3.1. What is the mode of transportation for the raw materials to your facility (e.g., truck, rail, sea)?
  • 3.2. What is the average distance traveled by the raw materials to your facility (in km)?
  • 3.3. What is the mode of transportation for the finished parts to the buyer (e.g., truck, rail, sea)?
  • 3.4. What is the average distance traveled by the finished parts to the buyer (in km)?
  • 3.5. What is the carbon footprint of the transportation process per part (kg CO₂e)?

4. Energy Efficiency and Emissions

  • 4.1. What is the total carbon footprint of the energy used in manufacturing (kg CO₂e per part)?
  • 4.2. Do you have any on-site renewable energy generation (e.g., solar panels, wind turbines)? If yes, what percentage of your total energy consumption does it cover?
  • 4.3. What measures have been taken to reduce energy consumption and emissions during manufacturing?

5. Packaging

  • 5.1. What materials are used for packaging the parts (e.g., cardboard, plastic)?
  • 5.2. What is the total weight of packaging material used per part (in kg)?
  • 5.3. What is the percentage of recycled content in the packaging material?
  • 5.4. What is the carbon footprint of the packaging per part (kg CO₂e)?

6. End-of-Life and Recycling

  • 6.1. What is the expected lifespan of the part (in years)?
  • 6.2. Is the part designed for recyclability at the end of its life?
    • If yes, what percentage of the part is recyclable?
  • 6.3. What is the estimated carbon footprint of the recycling process per part (kg CO₂e)?
  • 6.4. Are there any take-back programs or initiatives to ensure proper recycling or reuse?

7. Compliance and Certifications

  • 7.1. Does your facility comply with ISO 14001 or any other environmental management standards?
  • 7.2. Do you have any third-party certifications related to sustainability (e.g., Cradle to Cradle, Carbon Trust)?
  • 7.3. Are you a member of any industry initiatives focused on sustainability (e.g., Aluminium Stewardship Initiative)?

Example Supplier Response Using Realistic Data

1. Material Sourcing

  • 1.1. Source: 70% primary aluminum, 30% recycled aluminum.
  • 1.2. Carbon footprint of raw aluminum: 9.5 kg CO₂e per kg (primary aluminum), 0.5 kg CO₂e per kg (recycled aluminum).
  • 1.3. Rare earth materials: None used.

2. Manufacturing Process

  • 2.1. CNC Machines: 5-axis CNC machines.
  • 2.2. Energy consumption: 2.5 kWh per part.
  • 2.3. Energy source: 60% grid electricity (natural gas), 40% renewable energy (solar).
  • 2.4. Water consumption: 15 liters per part.
  • 2.5. Waste recycling: 1 kg of aluminum waste per part, 95% recycled.

3. Transportation

  • 3.1. Raw material transportation: Truck.
  • 3.2. Distance for raw materials: 800 km.
  • 3.3. Finished part transportation: Truck.
  • 3.4. Distance for finished parts: 1,200 km.
  • 3.5. Transportation carbon footprint: 0.7 kg CO₂e per part.

4. Energy Efficiency and Emissions

  • 4.1. Total carbon footprint of energy used: 1.4 kg CO₂e per part.
  • 4.2. On-site renewable energy generation: 10% of total energy consumption.
  • 4.3. Measures to reduce energy consumption: Installation of high-efficiency lighting, energy management systems, and equipment optimization.

5. Packaging

  • 5.1. Packaging materials: Cardboard and plastic wrap.
  • 5.2. Weight of packaging: 0.2 kg per part.
  • 5.3. Recycled content in packaging: 80%.
  • 5.4. Carbon footprint of packaging: 0.1 kg CO₂e per part.

6. End-of-Life and Recycling

  • 6.1. Expected lifespan: 10 years.
  • 6.2. Recyclability: 100% recyclable aluminum content.
  • 6.3. Carbon footprint of recycling: 0.2 kg CO₂e per part.
  • 6.4. Take-back programs: Yes, in partnership with local recycling centers.

7. Compliance and Certifications

  • 7.1. Environmental management: ISO 14001 certified.
  • 7.2. Certifications: Member of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative.
  • 7.3. Industry initiatives: Active participation in local sustainability initiatives and forums.